A question I am asked a lot is if I know of any baby/toddler/pre-school classes so I thought I would ask followers for their recommendations and pop them altogether in a post. Information is correct as of April 2021. At time of publishing, not all of these classes will be fully running but do keep an eye on their social media / sign up to their mailing lists for updates.
If you would like to recommend a class to add to this list, please email sam@northeastfamilyfun.co.uk with the details. There may be a slight crossover in some of the areas the classes take place - I have tried to go off their main areas.
I purposely have not added dates/ prices etc.... as these constantly change and it would be impossible to keep this post up to date. Instead I have included Facebook links where you should be able to find up to date information and contact details to ask class organisers any questions you may have.
For more ideas, please see this Facebook thread.
Classes With Multiple Locations
Big Science Mini Club - check here for information
During each session your child will not only play and explore, but they will also be actively learning, creating and thinking critically every week.
During the sessions the children will take part in age appropriate hands on experiments, learning and messy play which will be in keeping with the weekly theme.
Mini Science Club sessions will be messy and involve using the whole body to explore and experiment.
Panda Cubs Learn and Play - check out their Facebook page here
Tiny Tasters - check out their Facebook page here
Cooking fun for your little one! Welcome to Tiny Tasters where your little one can make, bake and create as they release their inner chef.
Fun Little Foodies - check out their Facebook page here
Bookworm Boogie - check out their Facebook page here
Northumberland Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Classes
Komi Klub Blyth - find them on Facebook here.
Komi klub is a play group with a twist for 0-4 year olds come along to play with Komi bear and make new friends through sensory play and even more
Boogie Beat Music and Movement (Scottish Borders and North Northumberland) - find them on Facebook here.
Our classes are based on traditional nursery rhymes and classical fairy tales combined with a lively and active dance twist. Come along and join the fun.
Eastlea Owlets Toddler Group in Cramlington - contact the school here for more information.
Stomping Grounds Forest School - find them on Facebook here.
AirBox Bounce - find them on Facebook here
Toddler Bounce Sessions are available for under 4s.
Clip n Climb Cramlington - find out more here
Clip n Climb Cramlington run toddler sessions for kids aged 2-4. The session also includes a visit to soft play.
Bloom Baby Classes Northumberland - find them on Facebook here.
There is never a dull moment in a Bloom session! Our sessions, aimed at babies from 6 weeks, are packed full of a range of back to back activities to encourage baby's all round development so your little one is constantly learning throughout the session
Little Movers Morpeth and South Northumberland - find them on Facebook here
Develop your child's love of dance, sports & exercise in our fun, high energy classes while boosting their self confidence, social skills & fitness. Working with local families, Early years providers & Schools we help everyone to Dance, Play & keep fit.
Little Movers Newcastle, Cramlington and Alnwick - find them on Facebook here
Classes currently run in Alnwick, Gosforth, Wideopen, Cramlington, Kingston Park and Ponteland.
Little Movers Newcastle provides dance and movement based classes for pre-school children aged 0-5 years. We know the importance of learning through play!
Hartbeeps Morpeth, Ashington, Bedlington and Newcastle SE - find them on Facebook here
Hartbeeps, award-winning, magical, musical adventure, multi-sensory, developmental classes for newborns, babies and toddlers.
Lingotot South Northumberland - find them on Facebook here
Lingotot foreign language sessions introduce children aged 0-12 to a new language through stories, songs, games and play. Classes are fun and interactive.
Footprints on the Moon - find them on Facebook here
Outdoor Forest School Nursery ~ Birthday Parties ~ School & College Visits ~ Toddler Sessions ~ Family & Group Events
Hosting wild adventures for all ages and abilities in gorgeous Northumberland locations
Gigglewicks Cramlington - find them on Facebook here
We are an indoor play area for children 0-6 years. Children can play, dress up and use their imagination through role play. We do not stop older children from coming to Gigglewicks - if you feel they would benefit from this type play - they are welcome. Various classes run from this site.
Little Learners Northumberland - check out their website here
Welcome to Little Learners Northumberland! We run Messy Play & Mark Making classes in Cramlington & Morpeth. We also offer Little Learners Birthday parties, themed events and sessions in schools!
North Tyneside Baby, Toddler and Pre-School Classes
Bloom Baby Classes - find them on Facebook here.
There is never a dull moment in a Bloom session! Our sessions, aimed at babies from 6 weeks, are packed full of a range of back to back activities to encourage baby's all round development so your little one is constantly learning throughout the session
Seaton Delaval Parent and Toddler Group - find them on Facebook here
We meet twice a week term time at Elsdon Avenue Church Hall Seaton Delaval. Come along with your little ones, bring your friends too, or make new friends. Babies up to reception.
Nemo Swimming Lessons at PaddlePod - find out more here
Award-winning baby and toddler swimming lessons.
Linskill Centre - find them on Facebook here
The Linskill Centre is a self-sustaining community hub to learn, engage and belong within the North Tyneside area. The centre has a cafe, nursery, office space, meeting rooms and active community development and family programmes. Various classes run from the centre.
Hartbeeps Monkseaton and Tynemouth - find them on Facebook here
The most original musical baby, toddler and pre-school classes on the planet.Suitable for babies from birth up to 4 years.
Hello Baby Sensory Wow Centre Longbenton - find them on Facebook here
Baby sensory is a magical world full of sensory opportunities and experiences from birth-13months and most importantly it's lots of FUN for you and baby.
Little Movers North Tyneside - find them on Facebook here
Cedar Wood Trust - find them on Facebook here
YMCA North Shields - find them on Facebook here
The Story Frog Phonics North Tyneside - find them on Facebook here
Creative, play based phonics classes for pre-school children. Come and join in the fun!
Rockpool School - find them on Facebook here
UK Hands on rockpool animal fun and learning experience with qualified Marine Biologists. Services include school visits, rockpool school classes, workshops and birthday parties.
Tumbletots Gymnastics and Activity Centre - find them on Facebook here
The Coffee Hideout Heaton - find them on Facebook here
Barista coffee, cakes, shakes and more. including a fantastic play area for children and baby social classes. book on a course or toddler group now.
Kalma Life North Tyneside - find them on Facebook here
Newcastle/Gateshead Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Classes
Aerial Beats - find them on Facebook here
Artventurers - check out their website here
Colourful, creative (often messy!) art classes and creative events, parties and workshops for babies, toddlers and children of all ages
Bloom Newcastle - find them on Facebook here
Bloom Baby Classes. Baby Development Classes in Newcastle.
Pop Up Playtime - find them on Facebook here
Pop up Playtime is a mobile role play company for children to explore and learn through play. We have a construction site, cafe, hospital and much, much more. We can pop up anywhere including parties and weddings! There are currently bookable toddler group sessions in Ponteland.
The Owl Tree Children's Cafe - find them on Facebook here
The Lingolab at Great Park Community Centre - find them on Facebook here
You can learn with us, a 𝗙𝗥𝗘𝗘 𝗧𝗔𝗦𝗧𝗘𝗥 𝗦𝗘𝗦𝗦𝗜𝗢𝗡 𝗜𝗦 𝗔𝗩𝗔𝗜𝗟𝗔𝗕𝗟𝗘 Online Family interactive Zoom classes birth-11, community parent and toddler classes Great Park Community Centre birth-4.
Adventure Babies Newcastle Upon Tyne - find them on Facebook here
Story & sensory adventures bring brilliant books to life. Interactive storytelling classes help your baby, toddler or pre schooler fall in love with books.
Musitots - find them on Facebook here
Dunston Community Centre - find them on Facebook here
Dunston Community Centre is a warm & friendly facility in the heart of Dunston! We hold weekly activities, a community café & have rooms available to hire. Various classes available, see their page for info.
Little Movers Gateshead - find them on Facebook here
The Baby Hub, Gateshead - find them on Facebook here
Little Learners Newcastle - find them on Facebook here
Hartbeeps Newcastle - find them on Facebook here
Hartbeeps baby, toddler and pre-school classes are award-winning, magical, musical adventure, multi sensory, developmental classes for newborns - 4 year olds. (Also covers Cramlington, Whitley Bay, Ponteland and Hexham)
St Martins Centre, Walker - find them on Facebook here
St. Martin's is more than just a church and a nursery, it is also a community centre with services available for everyone. We work in partnership with organisations such as Barnardos and Surestart to bring the very best to the people who need it. We offer groups and services for children, young people, families and the elderly. We also offer room hire. Why not set up your own community group here or have meetings in the centre? If so, speak to a member of our staff on (0191) 276 4002 for further information.
Ray Gray, Walkergate - find them on Facebook here
The Ray Gray Community Centre offers activities and facilities which can be enjoyed by the local residents of Daisy Hill and surrounding area. Toddler group is currently available on a Wednesday.
Newcastle Action for Parent & Toddler Group Initiative - find them on Facebook here
Newcastle Action for Parent and Toddler Initiative (N.A.P.I) believes that the needs of parents, Carers and children under 5 are diverse and individual. NAPI will support community groups that provide for these needs.
The Nest, Low Fell - find them on Facebook here
Cafe & Community Rooms over 3 floors: 1) amazing food & drink with big free play space 2) fun classes for little ones & grown-ups 3) co-working for £10/day
Sweaty Mama Gateshead South (and Durham North) - find them on Facebook here
Lullaby Newcastle - check out their website here
LullaBaby offers a wide variety of activities, from sensory play to baby yoga and is linked to the Early Years Foundation Stage (the curriculum for birth to five years). These activities have been specifically designed and chosen to expose your baby to experiences that will build connections in the brain and promote their early development, including:
- Baby Massage
- Baby Yoga
- Sensory Play
- Calming & Relaxation Techniques
- Baby Sign Language
- Music
Rhythm Time (Newcastle and Tyne and Wear) - check out their FB page here
County Durham/ Bishop Auckland Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Classes
Ushaw College - find out more on their website here
- Nature Babies: Tree Tots, Little Acorns, Busy Bugs - sensory experiences and a chance to explore nature.
- Singing Bunnies and Forest Bunnies - Outdoor Music and Forest Schools
Kalma Life Baby Yoga - find their Facebook page here
Baby, Toddler and Children’s Mindfulness and Yoga classes in Hartlepool and surrounding areas. Parties, Nurseries and School PE and After School Clubs.
Buzz Dance Studio - find them on Facebook here
Buzz Dance Company is dedicated to providing high quality performing arts training for young people and little ones in a safe and fun environment.
Yogapupz Chester le Street - find them on Facebook here
Award winning yoga classes that offer fantastic health, fitness & development benefits to all children. Classes are interactive and include EYFS learning.
Woodland Play Patch - find them on Facebook here
The original all wooden play, learning & development space in Durham. We offer a calming & relaxing space for both child/carer with a focus on child development and supporting mums with social isolation. Suitable from Birth to preschoolers
Dream Big Role Play Centre - find them on Facebook here
Dream Big is an amazing children’s role play centre, we also have a dedicated baby area & oodles of outdoor space! And of course a lovely cafe. Various classes and support groups available.
Playdates Baby Lounge Seaham - find them on Facebook here
Playdates is a non profit playcentre for babies and young toddlers. We have a large open space for parents with a mixture of tables, lounge areas and cosy carpet area. Our activities all adhere to the EYFS framework and many are included in entry price.
Little Land of Adventures - find them on Facebook here
We're an exciting children’s role play centre. We also offer classes and events for 0-7Yrs. Ran by two mam’s who have educational backgrounds, our centre is where the fun starts, and learning never ends! Various classes available.
NCT Durham - find them on Facebook here
Various walk and talk events available to book now.
Mini Professors Science Club Durham - find them on Facebook here
Welcome to Mini Professors Durham! We run fun, engaging and educational science lessons specially designed for 2-7 year olds.
Moor House Adventure Centre Forest School - check out their website here
Every Monday from 26th April to 7th June inclusive.
6 week term – 26th April, 3rd May, 10th May, 17th May, 24th May & 7th June.
9.30am-11.30am
Price is per young person for the 6 week term, with accompanying adult free.
Lots of car parking onsite and dedicated facilities block with hand washing.
Recommended age 3-7.
Little Lights Baby & Toddler Group - check out their Facebook page here
Baby Sensory Chester-le-Street - find them on Facebook here
Hartbeeps Durham - find them on Facebook here
Original and super fun, developmental baby, toddler and pre-school classes. Join us in our magical sound journey!
Boogie beat music and movement
Musitots - find them on Facebook here
Little Learners Playspace (Darlington) - check out their Facebook page here
Little Learners Playspace is an early years hub in Darlington offering mark making play sessions and retail.
Stockton / Teesside Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Classes
Sensory Storytime - find them on Facebook here
Sensory Storytime classes for babies. Engage babies in a sensory story using music, BSL, props and lights. Term 2 booking now!
Little Learners Middlesbrough - find them on Facebook here.
Award winning mark-making classes across Middlesbrough, Redcar & Cleveland for ages 5 months to 5 years. We learn how to write through messy play, scribbling & more!
South Tyneside / Sunderland Baby, Toddler & Pre-School Classes
Fagon School of Irish Dancing - find them on Facebook here
Carnival House Pre-School Classes - find out more and book here
PRESCHOOL FUN
SING-ALONG, MOVE, PLAY, HAVE SOME FUN
Preschool Fun at Carnival House focuses on music, movement, rhyming, story-time and play! This class is led by Carolyn who has years of experience in teaching drama and movement to children.
The intention is to expand our imaginations, use our loud voices and have fun! We use lots of props including puppets, pom poms, parachutes and BUBBLES which helps children in building their confidence and social-skills.
Date and time: Every Tuesday at 4.30pm
Session duration: 1 hour
Teacher: Carolyn
Cost: £3.50 per child
Age: 18months - 4 years
Advice: Parents are encouraged to join in with this class to help with bonding
Location: Carnival House, Southwick, The King’s Road, SR5 2JD
Bumblebee Beatz - find them on Facebook here
Little & Loud South Shields - find them on Facebook here
Hartbeeps - find them on Facebook here
Welcome to Hartbeeps. Designed by experts, fuelled by magic, delivered with love!
Bee Happy Play Cafe - find them on Facebook here
Exciting new play cafe suitable from birth to 5 years. Offering a variety of different activities and an adult friendly cafe
Baby Sensory Sunderland - find them on Facebook here
Nu Dance Fitness & Performance South Shields - find them on Facebook here
Little Movers Washington and Sunderland North - find them on Facebook here
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