Friday Playgroups and Classes for toddlers and babies in North Leeds and Wetherby
Come join us at ARTventurers North Leeds for a fun, relaxed and creative activity for you and your little ones. Let their art and creativity flourish in our wonderful themed weekly classes full of messy play and giggles.
Our T shirts have “Squidge, squish, paint, explore, sing, dance” written on the back – and that pretty much sums up our classes! Join us as we explore a colourful range of themes each week – painting and creating together, getting immersed in some sensory, messy fun and trying out some process art activities too. All of our activities link in with the Early Years Foundation Stage Framework and are designed to help support our mini artists’ learning and development, whilst having lots of fun together
Classes are:
One off taster sessions and seasonal specials are also available so check out our socials for up to date info @artventurersnorthleeds
Visit the website to book or message me on 07791364866 for more information or any questions.
We would love to see you and your little ones very soon, Chiara x
Lively and funky toddler dance, creative movement and music classes from walking to 5 year olds. Classes include a variety of props, obstacle courses, disco lights, bubbles and most of all fun!
The classes are devised to improve listening, self-control, gross and fine motor skills and confidence. With a different theme every half term the little ones are always kept on their toes with exciting new dances, songs, movement and creative props. We not only dance, we learn how to throw, kick, catch, jump, balance and play lots of games. Children are also encouraged to dance independently so don’t worry if they want to do their own thing!
Dancing Tots will give you the opportunity to meet other adults and children and also to enjoy precious time bonding with your little ones. Adults are encouraged to join in and often find the class just as enjoyable as the little ones. No need to exercise after a Dancing Tots workout !
Taster sessions are available on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. Class numbers are reduced so book ASAP!
Read our Mumbler review of a Dancing Tots Summer Special here (August 2020).
Monday at Alwoodley Community Association, 10am
Tuesday, Friday at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton, 10am
Last Saturday of the month at St Matthew’s Church Hall, Chapel Allerton, 9.30 and 10.30am
Miniplay2learn is a preschool class aimed at children ages 3-4 who love learning about worldly topics such as animals, space, seasons, dinosaurs and so many more! Exploring through sensory play and learning important skills such as phonics and number is a key part of the preschool class I offer.
Each lesson has been carefully planned to ensure children have lots of free play as well as guided learning led by myself. As an experienced primary school teacher, I expose your children to learning experiences alongside playing so that they naturally become eager learners.
Seeing the benefits of learning through play with activities I did at home with my boys, I’m eager to support others and equip children with the Early Years skills, in a pace that works for them. Each week there will be ‘mini’ activities such as sensory play, learning invitations, arts and crafts and other learning resources for children to use.
Classes run at Kids Planet Day Nursery, Horsforth, Wood Lane, LS18 4HH
Mondays 17th April-22nd May 10am-11am
Wednesdays 19thApril-24th May 10am-11am
Fridays 21stApril-26th May 10am-11am
If you would like to enquiry, please get in touch today.
Award-winning, fun and informal dance classes for boys and girls aged 18 months to 6 years.
With a real focus on learning through play, the babyballet® syllabus fits within the UK Government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) framework. Our imaginative classes provide the opportunity for young children to learn and develop a number of key skills such as coordination, balance, counting and colour recognition as well as social skills such as sharing and turn-taking, all within a fun and positive environment! Using a range of props as well as our famous Teddy and Twinkle bears, our experienced teachers aim to instil confidence and a joy for dancing in all of our children!
Tinies (18 months – 3 years)
Movers (3-4 years)
Tappers (age 3+)
Groovers (4.5 – 6 years)
Mondays @ Peace Dance Academy, Yeadon
Tuesdays @ Alwoodley Community Association
Wednesdays@ Alwoodley Community Association
Fridays @Peace Dance Academy, Yeadon and St Barnabas, Alwoodley
Saturdays @Alwoodley Community Association and the Mercure Parkway Hotel (Bramhope) and at Trinity Church Rawdon
To view our detailed timetable or book a three week trial please visit our website: https://babyballet.co.uk/babyballet-school/leeds-north/ or email Miss Laura on: leedsnorth@babyballet.co.uk
We would love for you to come and join the fun!
Moo Music Leeds run interactive, multisensory, music sessions for babies and children under 5 with their parents, grandparents or carers too. The children sing, dance, play, learn and have fun. Music is an essential part of every child’s development and each week we explore the music with sensory activities, signing, props and instruments to a new and exciting theme.
With 125+ original, upbeat, fun and educational Moo Music songs, written by a professional songwriter, we guarantee you’ll be singing along all week! The interactive sessions will help your child gain confidence and develop memory, language and coordination skills in an exciting, enjoyable and multi-sensory way. It’s a great way to make new friends – both for the children and the adults too!.
Age Range and classes:
*Read Mumblers review of Moo Music here*
For more information, please get in touch with ‘Farmer Caroline’ caroline@moo-music.co.uk or 07932501904
**FREE Taster sessions available, please email james@rugbytots.co.uk for locations and times and to book on.
Fun, structured play sessions take children on a journey of sporting imagination with engaging and energetic coaches supporting them every step of the way whilst teaching how to catch, pass, kick, run with the ball and play as part of a team. Deliver a specifically designed programme for each age group with energy, enthusiasm and excitement.
“Be prepared to run across the jungle, wade through the quick sand or sprint through Rugbytots Valley avoiding all the smoking boulders.”
Age 2 – 3.5: Youngest classes require full parent participation and offer a fantastic opportunity to spend quality time with your child whilst they learn new skills, meet new friends and have an exciting introduction to Rugby.
Age 3.5 – 5: These classes do not require full parent participation. Your Rugbytot will be part of a dynamic session that will develop their social and physical skills in a positive environment.
Age 5 -7: Older age group classes really start to prepare children for life after Rugbytots. The same structure is followed but these sessions involve advanced team games and ensure that the basic skills of rugby are coached in the right way by maintaining small class numbers.
Classes at Carr Manor Community High School, Primley Wood Primary School, Pudsey-Crawshaw Academy, Garforth Academy, Bramhope and Bardsey.
Read our Mumbler review of Rugby Tots Classes here.
Click here to book a class or contact Coach James on 0345 313 2948
WHAT MAKES BABY BAND DIFFERENT?
LIVE MUSICIANS – Throughout your little one’s Baby Band journey we will provide them with a range of live musicians to listen to, play and sing along with, and ultimately be inspired to become one themselves.
CHANGING GENRES – Yes, babies and toddlers are the central focus to our classes but the musical skills taught are done so through regularly changing genres of music that, as adults, you will love.
REAL INSTRUMENTS ONLY – children use their fine motor skills to explore the instruments, manipulate them and take responsibility for tidying them up (a familiar routine of our classes that the children absolutely love!)
RELAXED AND WELCOMING – whatever your little people want to do goes for your 45 minute session. As your little one engages with the instruments in the way they choose to, you have time to make life-long friendships during our dedicated chatting songs.
EVENTS – Baby Band provides incredible live events, including a huge summer festival, and school holiday pop ups that the whole family can enjoy. And of course you can book your little one a Baby Band party that includes a free gift!
WHEN AND WHERE?
Monday – Brayton and Boston Spa
Tuesday – Monk Fryston and The Grange Cafe, Wetherby
Wednesday – Aberford
Thursday – Sherburn – In – Elmet
Friday – South Milford
Fitness classes for pre/postnatal women, as well as parents with toddlers
Get a taste of the Bumps, Babies & Beyond experience with our special trial offer of one session for just £5.
Experience the energy, support, and joy our classes bring, led by a qualified pre and postnatal specialist trainer (and mum of two!). We can’t wait to welcome you, your bump, baby or toddler and be a part of your special journey.
Expectant mum?
There are many benefits of exercise during pregnancy including –
Are you on maternity leave or have a toddler?
Struggling to fit your workout in around family life and childcare? On maternity leave and looking for a class you can workout with your baby? BBB are passionate about exercise and it’s many benefits, physical and mental health, particularly when navigating life as a new parent!
Whatever your level of fitness or where you’re at on your pre/post natal journey, I can support you and challenge you to be fit, be strong!
Contact us at sfbumpsbabiesandbeyond@gmail.com, 07775838229 or on our socials.
Can’t wait to meet you!
If you are looking for friendly, engaging, fun and creative music classes for your little one, then look no further. Suitable for ages 6 months to 4 years, classes will encourage communication, creativity, coordination and develop social skills. Each class will have an exciting theme based on favourite books, festivals, seasons etc.
Every week we will sing, play instruments, create, listen and move to music. We’re bringing real music to little ones. Each session will be underpinned by an exploration of at least one of the main musical elements. Classes are run by Laura – a professional musician and fully qualified music teacher with 18 years experience.
Both block bookings and pay as you go options available.
We have spaces in the following classes:
Monday – Farsley 9.30am
Guiseley 11.30am
Shipley 1.30pm
Thursday – Roundhay 10.30am
Friday – Grasshoppers at Tong Garden Centre 9.30am
07739022037
laurajacksonsoprano@gmail.com
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‘Little drama for big imaginations’…. bring your preschooler and their wonderful imagination along to Tots Pretend. Where will our adventure take us?
Classes are a fun way to develop key skills in your little one such as imagination, confidence, communication, empathy and motor skills, among others! Each week we let the children’s imaginations explore the world of the adventure, building pretend worlds with our crates, putting the children at the heart of the role play!
Monday 9.30am – Headingley Parish Hall LS6 3AW
Fridays 9.30am – Stainbeck Community Hall, LS7 2EA
For more info: totspretendleeds@yahoo.com or 07775838229
Click here to book your free trial https://forms.gle/RwV7dLrLiWLB6Ue77
Don’t just take my word for it……
Winnie’s mum –
My 2 year old was really shy when she started Tots Pretend.. Even after the first session, she asked when she could go back – she absolutely LOVES it. Helen is absolutely amazing making it interactive, fun and gets every child involved. Winnie talks about Helen during the week and even plays Tots Pretend at home!
If you want your child to feel more confident, happy and content then this is the session. I honestly couldn’t rate Helen’s Tots Pretend high enough!
Climb aboard the Number Train as it takes your preschool child on a different journey of discovery each week. Help your child to prepare for school and enjoy watching them as they roar like a dinosaur, travel into Space, meet some pirates, go shopping in the silly supermarket, visit the zoo … and SO much more!
These fast paced, action packed sessions have a different theme each week and are designed to be FUN and educational. Watch your child grow in confidence as they take part in fun activities, games, action songs, turn-taking and art & craft – all of which have an underlying focus on maths!
Number Train is growing to meet the demand for these 5 stars classes which are perfect for preschoolers aged 2.5+ . Our recent market research shows that it is the educational focus, the teacher delivery and the wide variety which makes it different to lots of other classes out there and keeps customers coming back again and again!
Your child + Number Train = Confidence in maths
Classes will be held during term time only in locations around North Leeds, Wetherby, Harrogate and Wharfedale.
Discover the wonders of nature through outdoor play and learning with Tiny Outdoor Explorers.
At Tiny Outdoor Explorers we get muddy, find minibeasts, discover nature, follow story trails, create crafts and enjoy campfire cooking. Every week has a different theme, from dinosaurs to dormice.
Step outside and join us to explore and encounter the natural world through hands on and educational activities. Learn how to tell a centipede from a millipede, build a giant rocket from twigs and leaves and even find a dragon that lives underwater.
Our adventures take place on Mondays, Thursdays and Fridays, during term time, in the woodland garden at TCV Hollybush, Kirkstall.
Ages: 2 to 5 year olds
Booking is essential. Taster sessions available.
For more information, please contact Lisa: info@tinyoutdoorexplorers.co.uk or tel 07887 813061
Autumn Term Thursday 8th Sept – Friday 9th Dec 2022
Mondays: 10.15 – 11.30 am; 1.00 – 2.15 pm.
Thursdays: 10.15 – 11.30 am
Fridays: 10.15 – 11.30 am; 1.00 – 2.15 pm.
Run since 2013 by Lisa (Level 3 Forest School Practitioner & Env Ed Dip).
Location: Hollybush Wildlife Garden, The Conservation Volunteers (TCV), Broad Lane, Leeds LS5 3BP
At Baby Swimmers we follow the Starfish Awards, so little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided in the future. We play games and sing songs which are skill related and also teach water safety skills so they can learn to swim back to the side, hold on and climb out when they are strong enough.
Our structured classes work towards this and are also fantastic for bonding with your little one, as well as enjoying yourselves in a fun relaxed atmosphere, which we always ensure is at your little one’s own pace including underwater swims. Babies use their natural reflexes when they are in water, so it is always a good idea to start as soon as you can, as swimming is a great workout and helps to strengthen their muscles and also increases alertness.
For toddlers we follow the STA Stanley Awards, so again little ones can gain water confidence and build a foundation to swim unaided. For this age group we still sing songs and have fun with games and also start to teach the basic strokes, continuing with water safety skills and teaching your toddler to hold on, turn, then push off the side to swim to you independently. Classes will focus on floating, learning to tread water, rolling, push and glides, diving for sinkers and more.
Swimmers Academy is for our older swimmers where we focus on stroke technique and stamina, classes run for any age from Beginners and go through to Gold also incorporating Lifesaving Awards.
All teachers are fully qualified with specialist training for your little ones. Our classes are child led to ensure each child is taught and developed at their own pace.
We Swim at :
Monday: Milestone School, Stunningly LS28
Monday: Temple Moor High School, LS15
Wednesday & Friday: Pennyfields School, LS6 4QE
Saturday & Sunday: The Forum – Quarry Hill, LS2 7UA
Thursday & Saturday: Temple Moor High School, LS15 0PT
Wednesday, Friday & Saturday: Hilton – Neville Street, LS1 4BX
Tuesday & Thursday: Milestone School, LS28 6HL
Our popular First Touch sessions are split into age groups for toddlers, preschoolers and children in reception.
Sessions give children the chance to take their first steps into football in a supportive, entertaining environment that focuses on their progression.
The Foot-Tech First Touch curriculum helps children develop:
⚽️ Fundamental movement so they have the right foundation for now and the future
⚽️ The Key football skills that they ACTUALLY need to improve (not just a kickaround)
⚽️ Listening skills because, let’s face it, we all want our little ones to listen more!
All delivered by welcoming football coaches who are experts in engaging children of this age…and, of course, experts in shoe-lace tying!
The sessions are 30 minutes long and run at the following times and venues:
Award winning, multi-sensory, baby development classes for little ones aged 0-15 months. Our sessions are packed full of back to back activities, following the EYFS standards of development. This means we focus on your baby’s physical development, personal, social and emotional development, cognitive, communication and language. We explain the research and science behind each activity, so you understand exactly why we do it and what the benefits are for you and your baby.
In our younger class, we encourage bonding, awakening your baby’s first senses, and stimulating them in a fun, yet soothing way, ending with some baby yoga and a relaxing massage to help your little one drift off into a long, peaceful sleep!
The older sessions concentrate on fine and gross motor skills, body awareness, early language acquisition, rhythm and tempo, Makaton signing, singing and dancing! Both sessions will have a new theme each week, with plenty of cute dress up props for the perfect photo opportunities. There will be bubbles, parachutes, music and instruments!
Not only do we offer weekly classes in Headingley, Chapel Allerton, Boston Spa & Collingham, we’re also available for private event hire (birthday parties, christenings, weddings etc) across the whole of North Leeds & Wetherby!
Under 5s Sessions currently on hold at Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey House Museum. More details to follow when announced.
Join us at North Leeds Dance Education, where dance is just the beginning.
Expert dance tuition from 22 months +
Royal Academy of Dance Ballet, Musical Theatre, Acrobatics & more!
NLDE is all about friendship, joy and the pure love of movement. We treat each dancer as their own person with no competition or comparison and encourage your dancer to simply be the best they can be. Our highly qualified Royal Academy of Dance teachers focus on building the strong foundations of classical ballet even with our tiniest of dancers, helping to mould confident, hard-working and passionate young people who know what success feels like.
Locations in Adel and Bramhope.
The Little Gym of Leeds offers progressively structured classes and a positive learning environment to create opportunities for your child to try new things and build self-confidence, all with a grin that stretches from ear to ear. Trained instructors nurture happy, confident kids through a range of classes like parent/child classes and gymnastics, plus fun extras like parties, camps and more.
For children 4 months- 12 years old.
2022-2023 Class Schedule
Click here to book your first class!
Unit H, Moor Allerton Centre, LS17 5NY
Get ready for a new level of fun and learning at Kidzplay! We’re excited to host a lineup of fantastic groups and classes for your little one!
🧠 Mind-Engaging Classes: Try out our mind-engaging classes! From interactive storytelling to creative arts and crafts, our experienced instructors make learning a blast.
🎨 Creative Workshops: Nurture your child’s imagination with our creative workshops! Dive into the world of colors, textures, and self-expression, creating their own little masterpieces!
🤸♀️ Active Play Groups: Join our active play groups! Designed for little movers and shakers, these sessions keep your kids active while enjoying the fun!
Secure your spot now! Visit https://www.sevenrooms.com/experiences/littlebeesleeds to see our schedule and reserve your place today!
Water confidence builds life confidence.
Our leading swim programme has been developed to build water confidence and skills throughout your little one’s first five years. We work closely with Swim England, the national governing body for swimming, and we’ve woven their learn to swim framework through our programme. You’ll love nothing more than seeing their progression as your little one moves from fun floating, kicking and splashing to swimming independently.
And not only will your little one develop key aquatic skills, but we’ll also give them the knowledge to keep themselves safe. By the end of their journey, your child will be able to independently swim to the side and climb out to safety, wherever they are.
You can be safe in the knowledge that you’re learning from the best. Our teachers are the only ones who can hold Swim England’s Level 3 qualification, the highest that can be achieved. And they’re the most passionate around, there to guide you at every stroke of your little one’s journey. Because the more confident they are in the water, the more confident they’ll be out of it too.
So what are you waiting for? When they’re ready, we’re ready.
If you have any questions, want to know more or to get your little one signed up, just get in touch.
FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes across Leeds every day.
With something to suit everyone, Leeds Gymnastics Club is home to a wide range of pre-school classes. Our highly qualified and experienced British Gymnastics coaches will help your little one to develop fundamental movement patterns, along with the basics of gymnastics skills and shapes. Our outstanding facility includes trampolines, foam pits, bars and beams, in which your little gymnast will be able to explore throughout our open play or structured classes.
With the use of songs, fun themes and exploration, our classes are built on the development of movement skills, such as balance, co-ordination and agility.
Music Bugs run award winning fun, sensory, music, movement & singing classes for babies – pre-schoolers.
Baby Bugs (4wks – 1yr non crawlers)
Mini Bugs (6m – 2yrs)
Family Bugs (6m – 4yrs) Fantastic for families with more than one child and friends who want to attend together but have different aged children.
Siblings under one are free and are half price over the age of 1yrs. Twin discounts too.
There’s always a friendly and relaxed environment at Music Bugs and our sessions are gently structured to allow your little ones to join in, explore and develop in their own way and at their own pace – there’s no pressure to do things in a certain way.
Always plenty of songs to dance and sing along to, including nursery rhymes, fun action songs, lively knee bouncers & counting songs plus time to explore different percussion instruments and enjoy making music as we play together in our little band.
You’ll get the chance to discover a range of colourful, engaging props such puppets, teddies, coloured scarves & ribbons, pompoms, counting mitts, dinosaur tails and even our exclusive hobby horses – plus, there’ll always be plenty of bubbles to pop!
Come along and meet other parents, make new friends, and spend quality time bonding with your little one – all whilst enjoying the proven benefits of music and singing!
Baby Bugs (4wks – 1 yr non-crawlers)
Mon 11.30am – Roundhay
Tues 11.30am – Horsforth
Weds 11.30am – Meanwood
Mini Bugs (6m – 2yrs)
Weds 10.35am – Meanwood
Fri 10.35am – Shadwell
Fri 11.30am – Headingley
Family Bugs (6m – 4yrs)
Mon 9.45am & 10.35am – Alwoodley
Mon 9.45am & 10.35am – Roundhay
Tues 9.45am & 10.35am – Horsforth
Tues 9.45am – Alwoodley
Weds 9.45am – Moortown
Weds 9.45am – Meanwood
Thurs 9.45am – Alwoodley
Fri 9.45am & 10.35am – Headingley
Fri 9.45am – Shadwell
For further information & to book a place please email Vicky at leeds@musicbugs.co.uk
At Shake Rattle & Boogie we provide exciting weekly dance and music classes for 0-5 year olds.
We also provide unique party experiences for children for any occasion including birthday’s, Christening’s and other special events.
We work in schools and nurseries right through the academic year focusing on getting active, creativity in the curriculum as well as running after school clubs. Shake Rattle & Boogie won ‘best for getting children active’ in the 2018 Hoop Awards and Kimberley also won ‘Hoop Hero’ for inspiring children.
If you are looking for a class that is full of energy and lots of fun then Shake Rattle & Boogie is definitely for you!
Weekly Class Schedule:
For more information and to book call Kimberley on 07984 158281 or email info@shakerattleandboogie.com
Bringing the magic of babyballet classes to children in the East Leeds & Tadcaster area.
Venues: Colton Methodist Church, Colton, St Mary’s Church, Garforth, & Riley Smith Hall, Tadcaster.
Contact Miss Lea to enquire on 07856560252
Bee Sharp sessions are for pre-school aged children from 10 months – 4 years. Each session has a theme and explores the basics in rhythm, tempo, pitch and dynamics through a variety of activities such as singing, playing instruments, movement, action songs nursery rhymes, stories and drama.
Friday 9.45am at St Michael’s Church Hall, Headingley
Weekdays, 10am-12pm, (term-time). Indoor group
Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays. 10am-12pm (term time). Outdoor group
The indoor group includes craft or baking, followed by a snack, songs, story and freshly baked bread. The outdoor group includes free play, followed by making food to cook on the fire, fruit, songs and seasonal stories.
Our Parent & Child and Baby Groups are run on a termly basis and we ask for each term’s fees to be paid at the start of the term. The fees are £6 per session for 1 child or £7 per session if there are 2 or more siblings.
192a Chapeltown Road, Leeds, LS7 4HZ. Tel: 0113 345 5858
Swimming lessons for babies aged 6 months and upwards at just £6 per lesson. Lessons are 30mins and a term is 6 weeks.
Tuesday: 10.30-11am
Wednesday: 10.30-11am
Friday: 9:30am-10:30am
Call 0113 256 0949 to book a place
A swim school with over 30 years experience, offering swimming lessons for children aged 3 and a half upwards and now also Parent and Toddler classes for children aged 2 – 4 years. Fully qualified, water-based instructors. Small swim classes.
For more information or to book a place please contact info@bubblesswimschoolleeds.co.uk
Active Leeds are offering a range of sessions to women from 12 weeks pregnant to 12 months postpartum. Sessions cost £3 per session and are term time only. Book your place through the Leisure Centre Websites.
Scott Hall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Tuesday 1-1:45pm
Fearnville Leisure Centre – Chair based exercise, Wednesday 1-2pm
Kirkstall Leisure Centre – Yoga, Thursday 9:15-10am
Armley Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 5-6pm
Middleton Leisure Centre – Yoga, Friday 6:30-7:30pm
Dancebugs is a great introduction to dance, using stories and imagination the children learn fundamental skills. Balance, co-ordination and rhythm are all learnt in a fun based class. The class is a stepping stone to all other types of dance e.g ballet, tap and street dance.
Age range is from 3 to school age. First class is a free trial. Firtree Lane, Harrogate Road, Moortown, Leeds LS17 3EU.
Dancebugs is a great introduction to dance, using stories and imagination the children learn fundamental skills. Balance, co-ordination and rhythm are all learnt in a fun based class.
Age range is from 3 to school age. First class is a free trial.
Friday, Saturday
Firtree Lane, Harrogate Road, LS17 3EU. Tel: 0113 2950126
Debutots provides award winning interactive storytelling and dramatic play sessions for children aged 12 months – 5 years; Each week we will transport you to a brand new world through a fun, interactive story. Guaranteed to inspire and amuse you and your little ones with a different story each week!
Mondays in Bramhope, Fridays in Farsley and once a month on Sundays in Pudsey.
Contact Laura on 0113 8591130 / laura.baker@debutots.co.uk
Introduce your little one to the wonderful world of yoga!
Babies 12 weeks +
-Tuesday 1.30-2.30 We Are Wellness, Headingley
-Thursday 11-11.45 Horsforth Library
Toddlers 8 months – 4 years
-Friday 10.30-11.15 Horsforth
Kids 4 – 10 years
-Thursday 4.15-5 Bramley Baths
Families (monthly) 3-10 years
-Saturday 10-11 Horsforth
Contact Helen 07764963312 / info@diddlyoms.co.uk
Every Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday* 9:30-11:11am. Saturdays 9.30-11am
Located at Meanwood Valley Farm. Den building, mud kitchen cooking, child led play in a private area, nature investigation, hot chocolate, toasted marshmallows. Welcome children with SEND.
Under 5s. £6 per child per session (Birth to 5 months pay as you feel).
Open most school holidays and bank holidays
Booking is essential* – one off experiences available upon request – contact Sarah on 07584657008 or at silverwoodadventures@yahoo.com
*Friday’s tend to book up fast*
YMCA Lawnswood offers Gymnastics and Tumbling classes from 3+. Classes include: 3-4 Years Gymnique, general gymnastics 4-6years and 7+ and Tumbling classes from 7+
Classes run: Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday
Tel: 0113 261 2484 or email: info@ymcaleeds.org.uk for more info
YMCA Leeds: Otley Road, Leeds, LS16 6HQ.
Bring your little ones to one of our special “Tots & Pots” sessions! Pre-school children can come in for a morning of singing, a story, a snack and then a fun session painting a piece of pottery from the story.
Check Facebook page for monthly sessions. Booking required.
Jackrabbits Pottery, 633a Roundhay Road, LS8 4BA. Tel: 0113 318 9315
Junior Kitchen teach, make, bake and decorate with children to create fun but educational cooking workshops.
Junior Kitchen is Open for Bookings: Parties, Tots, One on One, Weekend Baking, Schools, Clubs, Team Building, Cooking Lessons, Baking Lessons. Or Pop in midweek for a Coffee & Cake at the new Bakery and cake stand.
All bookings can be made via website: www.juniorkitchen.co.uk
1D Albion Street, Morley, LS27 8DT. 0113 253 7161
Tuesdays, Thursdays @ Kirkstall Valley Farm – 10am-12pm
Fridays @ St Stephen’s Church Hall, Norman Street, LS5 3JD – 10am-12pm
More information and to book, people can visit: https://bookwhen.com/kvdt.
Tel: 0113 243 3881 or email: kat@leedsreboundgymnastics.com for more info
Fun and exciting classes for children between the ages of 1-6 years. Climbing is a great way to get kids out and about and enjoying sport. One adult can supervise up to two children (including babies) in the centre.
Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
173 Richardshaw Lane, Leeds LS28 6AA Tel: 0113 345 9295
Little movers is an award winning, exciting dance and movement programme for children under school age with classes for babies and pre-schoolers; encouraging every child to help them have fun, feel confident and develop new skills which will help when they start school.
For more info contact: leeds@littlemovers.net
At Little Sparks, our sessions are designed to keep your busy one on the move – after all movement is a direct link to brain development and essential for your little one!
We provide them with free, open ended play opportunities where they can explore, run, jump, hide, balance and move! We also provide them with sensory activities designed to ignite their imagination and sense of wonder that is just so magical in our children.
Every single week is different and incorporates things such as dancing, singing and music, instruments, bubbles, lights, textures, messy play, stories, parachutes, balloons, puppets and so much more!
Parent and child classes run by highly qualified, friendly, passionate swim instructors. The progressive Little Splashers programme is run for children aged between 3 months to 4 years and runs Monday to Friday, term time only. Available to members and non members of Bannatyne Cookridge Hall.
For further details or to book onto a course please email swim.cookridge@bannatyne.co.uk or contact 0113 2030037.
Providing activities for children between the ages of 0-5 years.
MONDAY:
9:30AM-12PM – Stay and play (0-5 years)
2:30PM-4PM – creative play (2-5 years)
TUESDAY:
9:30AM-12PM – Sensory play (0-2 years)
WEDNESDAY:
9:30AM-12PM – Messy play (2-5 years)
2:30PM-4PM – Baking group (18months-5 years)
THURSDAY:
9:30AM-12PM – baby bubbles (0-18 Months)
FRIDAY:
9:30AM-12PM – Challah baking (18months-5 years)
Bookings only- contact Korin on 07590862505 / korin.worby@ljwb.co.uk. Alternatively call 0113 268 4211 to book a space.
All morning groups are £3.50 per session and afternoon groups are £2.50 per session.
311 Stonegate Road, Leeds, LS17 6AZ.
Fridays 11.00-12.15pm
Suitable for all from 9+ weeks up until crawling. A lovely way to engage, comfort and be with your baby. The classes are centred around your baby’s needs and are relaxed and welcoming. It’s important for you to enjoy the sessions as much as your baby and take care of your own body as well, so simple postnatal yoga practises are also incorporated throughout for you to also feel the benefits of a yoga session.
Contact: krissybonner@gmail.com
Meanwood Valley Urban Farm
Fun and engaging Ballet Classes for ages 2-4.
Our classes are held in Horsforth on Tuesdays at the St James’ Woodside Church Hall and Meanwood on Fridays at the Holy Trinity Church Hall.
Children learn the basic ballet techniques whilst using music from CBeebies, well known nursery rhymes and Disney films.
To book a free taster session please email info@tinytotsballet.co.uk
Rhythm Time Leeds award-winning, multi-sensory musical Young Baby Courses are suitable from birth to 6 months old.
These fabulous courses are created specifically to help your newborn’s early development. It is perfect for babies that are only a few weeks old.
Please email PhilippaG@rtfg.co.uk
Gravity is for everyone, young and old! We have our dedicated Parent & Toddler sessions for any little ones aged 18 months- under 5.
These sessions are the perfect way to introduce your little one to the world of trampolines in a safe and fun way. We run multiple of these sessions throughout the week; all toddlers will have full use of our park without any big kids running around. We wanted to create a wider and safe space for toddlers to learn, build confidence, socialise with other children, and most importantly have fun.
Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2DG
Our classes are themed as it’s much more fun for the kids! We do a warm up with music then do our stretching using hand help apparatus. We do a circuit using the apparatus and we work one particular skill each week such as forward rolls, swings, handstands, cartwheel etc, we have various sticky stations included in the circuit which work fine motor skills & learning. In the session we do a running/hide & seek activity to burn off an extra energy they may have left.
Little Stars – From walking up to 3yrs: Wednesday 9:30am-10:15am/ Friday 9:30am-10:15am
Shooting Stars – 3 to 4 year olds: Wednesday 10:30am-11:15am/ Friday 10:30am-11:15am
West Park, Leeds, LS16 6QE
Join us for Richmond House School Tots, a multi-sensory music and learning session for children aged 1 – 4 years old, held on Fridays from 9:30am – 10:15am. Each session will be led by the wonderful Mrs Campbell and will provide your child with early exposure to:
To book your place, follow the link: https://www.rhschool.org/tots/
There are limited places available so book early to avoid disappointment. For more information, please contact enquiries@rhschool.org or call 0113 275 2670.
Location:
Richmond House School, 170 Otley Road, Leeds LS16 5LG. Free parking is available in our car park just off Glen Road.
Upbeat and creative dance classes for boys and girls aged 18 months to 9 years. Private lessons also available for children and adults in a variety of styles.
Contact Ruth to book: ruth@rubydancestudios.co.uk or 07912678792
Junior coaching available for children 4-11 years, from afterschool club, mini tennis, performance sessions, coaching, social play and match practice.
Monday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
Shadwell Tennis Courts, LS17 8JD. Tel: 07966987744
SOCATOTS’ teach basic movement patterns, balance and motor coordination. Most importantly, we ensure that physical activity is fun. Everything we do is centred around helping children develop first as people, then as sports enthusiasts.
Thursday: Alwoodley
Thursday, Friday & Saturday: Roundhay
Friday: Headingley
Saturday: Calverley, Tadcaster
Sunday: Horsforth
Early Stages (4-6) and Main Stages (6-18 years) where young people learn new skills in each of the complementary Musical Theatre disciplines of singing, dancing & drama.
Classes run at Horsforth School on Fridays and Saturdays.
Principal Heather Salvador. Tel: 07786 852751
Teaching babies and toddlers to swim from birth to 4 years. Not just a splash class, your child will learn to swim, gain confidence and safety awareness in and around the pool with our fun lessons.
Wednesday: Moorlands School, Weetwood
Tuesday and Friday AM: Kool Kids, Broad Lane, Bramley
Tel: 01484 683570
Learning to swim should be an enjoyable experience within a pleasant and safe environment. Swimbrite offers a wide variety of swimming lessons for all ages (from 6 months) and abilities operating the ASA’s National Plan.
Classes for all abilities:
Monday – Sunday at The Leeds Mercure Parkway Hotel
Monday – Sunday at Village Hotel Headingley
Wednesday and Thursday at Grammar School at Leeds
Friday and Sunday at Woodhouse Grove School, Calverley
Saturday afternoons The Forum, Quarry Hill, LS2 7UA
Tel: 0113 8411813
Pre-school fun for for boys and girls. Fun and interactive class, great way to meet new tiny friends, dancing and singing to traditional nursery rhymes
Tuesday Collinngham, Wednesday Colton, Friday Alwoodley
TinyBeats is a magnificent, musical wonderland which takes you and your toddler and/or baby on an imaginative, interactive journey every week! With three development appropriate classes to choose from catering for all your baby and/or toddlers needs. Each week visits a new and exciting theme from swimming in the deep blue sea to dancing with dinosaurs. TinyBeats uses upbeat, specifically tailored music alongside exciting resources to give your child an interactive and entertaining experience.
For more information or to book please visit www.tinybeats.co.uk/innerleeds
Toddler Sense is the next step from national award-winning BABY SENSORY. It offers multi-sensory, developmental adventures, including a Toddler Party, a Train themed session and an exciting space themed session this term. Classes that your toddler and you will love and have been planned by early-years experts to engage and amaze.
In Adel, Bramhope and Roundhay.
Please email northleeds@toddlersense.co.uk for more information
Classes will be in Harrogate, North Leeds and Boston Spa
Every session is supervised by our amazing specially trained staff, getting the best out of each child. Up until 3 years, grown-ups participate as well so that parents, carers and even grandparents can spend time with little ones as they develop. The journey begins for babies from 6 months old who can sit up unaided.
A not for profit club delivering professionally run martial arts classes. Their mission is to help each member reach their full potential as martial artists, while developing good character and promoting good health. Training for children, teens, adults and families. From 3+years.
Classes run Monday – Saturday
Unit B19-B20 Wira Business Park, West Park. Tel: 07917 006645
Does your child love spending time outdoors? Are you looking for an engaging, friendly session which supports your child’s development? Come and join Woodland Wanderers at Meanwood Valley Urban Farm! Both block booking and pay as you go available.
Not running in winter months.