Weekly Stay and Play sessions for children under the age of 5 and their carers/parents, held in Child & Family Centres across Cambridge.
This activity is good for wellbeing because
- meeting other parents and carers and sharing experiences is reassuring and reduces isolation;
- Stay and Play activities are an excellent way to support your child's development and learning;
- your confidence in your parenting skills will grow by observing and being around others - and professionals are available to help you with any concerns you have.
"I've been suffering (in silence) with post natal depression and the group really has made me get up and out. Staff welcome us every week with lovely smiles, they take an interest into both our lives and generally just brighten our day! We've both made friends and would recommend it to everyone."
How to contact
Phone
Where to go
North Cambridge Child and Family Centre
Campkin Road
Cambridge CB4 2LD
UK
The Fields Child and Family Centre Galfrid Road Cambridge CB5 8ND
Chesterton Child and Family Centre Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road Cambridge CB4 1TF
Fawcett Child and Family Zone Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9FS
Bewick Bridge Child and Family Zone
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Fulbourn Old Drift
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB1 9ND
UK
What to expect
Stay and play sessions are for families with children aged from 10 months up to 5 years.
A range of toys, play equipment and activities are available in 'stations' for your child to explore and play with. There could be messy activities so please dress your child in something you don’t mind getting dirty.
There's a quieter baby area with wiggle mats, baby toys and cushions for your baby, and you can use this area for feeding. Self-weigh facilities are available during sessions if you'd like to weigh your baby.
Some Stay and Play groups include circle-time for rhymes, stories and singing. Please bring along some fruit or vegetables to be shared by the group at snack time.
Children do need to be supervised but you can still meet/chat with other parents/carers.
More information
Booking is essential and can be done over the telephone or via email.
There are toilets, potties and baby-changing facilities in all Child & Family Centres. Prams and pushchairs may need to be left outside at some venues; when you book your place you can check.
Older siblings up to the age of 8 are welcome in school holidays.
Session timings
Tuesday: 10 - 11.30am, Fawcett Child and Family Zone
Wednesday: 1.30 - 3pm Chesterton Child and Family Centre
Thursday: 10am - 12noon Berwick Bridge Child and Family Zone (Term time only)
Thursday: 1.30pm - 3pm North Cambridge Child and Family Centre
Friday: 10 - 11.30am The Fields Child and Family Centre
There's a £2 charge per family per session. Please pay in cash on the day. Childminders pay £2 per childminder and own family, plus £1 for any child in their care.
Families on a low income are eligible for free entry – please have a word with one of the group leaders on the day.
How to contact
Phone
Where to go
North Cambridge Child and Family Centre
Campkin Road
Cambridge CB4 2LD
UK
The Fields Child and Family Centre Galfrid Road Cambridge CB5 8ND
Chesterton Child and Family Centre Shirley Community Primary School Nuffield Road Cambridge CB4 1TF
Fawcett Child and Family Zone Fawcett Primary School Alpha Terrace Trumpington Cambridge CB2 9FS
Bewick Bridge Child and Family Zone
Bewick Bridge Community Primary School
Fulbourn Old Drift
Cambridge
Cambridgeshire CB1 9ND
UK
