Playgroups and Classes
North Leeds and the surrounding areas are a fantastic place for bringing up children and there is plenty going on for children.
Below is a list of all the local playgroups and drop in sessions on a Tuesday and also details of children’s activities and classes available across our area. Please contact the organisers directly if you would like to find out further information or to confirm class times or costs.
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Adventure Babies is a multi award winning, sensory storytelling baby and toddler class. We bring brilliant books to life through props, sensory material, lighting and messy play!
All classes are suitable for newborns up to 4 years old Stories are brought to life through gentle sensory stimulation to support all round development and help your baby fall in love with books and reading.
Active Adventurers sessions is great for siblings as everyone will benefit from our lively and interactive class. Our sessions will both support your child’s development and welcome you into a lively, positive community of mums, dads and grandparents.
Each activity in our classes is planned by Early Years experts and linked to the Early Years framework to support your child’s development in the best possible way.
If you have any questions, please get in touch.
Tuesdays @ Lister Hill Baptist Church, Horsforth
10.15am Exploring Adventurers
11.15am Mini Adventurers
12.15am Mini+Exploring Adventurers
Thursdays @ Studio Sixteen, Cookridge/Adel
10.15am Exploring+Active Adventurers
11.15am Mini+Exploring Adventurers
For details about each class please head to the website: www.adventurebabies.co.uk/classes/leeds
We also do sibling discount – email Rosh at roshni@adventurebabies.co.uk to get a discount code.
roshni@adventurebabies.co.uk
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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!
07915 927267
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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
07903846840
amelia@babyband.co.uk
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What makes Baby Sensory unique is that every activity has been carefully designed to stimulate your baby’s senses and move development and learning forward. Baby Sensory provides ideas for creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, visual development, texture exploration, and much more, stimulating all of the senses in simple and effective ways that can easily be repeated at home whilst also providing many ‘WOW’ moments in our beautiful purpose designed Baby Sensory WOW Centre.
We use a combination of music and rhymes to develop speech and language skills and sensory signing activities to help you and your baby communicate from birth. The perfect way to make special memories with your baby during that extra special first year.
The WOW Centre is conveniently located in Alwoodley at Far Moss, with ample free parking and child friendly café next door and includes baby weighing facilities. Classes run Monday to Friday with 3 classes available every day
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07976 754745
northleeds@babysensory.co.uk
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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.
Leeds City Hilton, Neville Road, Leeds, LS1 4BX – Monday 10.15am-11.15am & Tuesday 1.15pm-2.45pm
Pennyfield School, Tongue Lane, Meanwood, Leeds, LS6 4QD – Monday 3.45pm-5.15pm & Thursday 3.45pm-5.15pm
Moorlands School, Fox Hill Drive, Weetwood Lane, Leeds, LS16 5PF – Monday 1.00pm-2.00pm, Friday 9.30am-12.00pm, Saturday 9.00am-5.30pm
Temple Moor School, Field End Grove, Selby Road, Leeds, LS15 0PT – Wednesday 4.00pm-6.00pm
Green Meadows School, Bradford Road, Guiseley, LS20 8PP – Tuesday 3.45pm-5.15pm
Nuffield Health Guiseley, Otley Road, Guiseley, LS20 8LY – Monday 10.30am-12.30pm, Wednesday 10.30am-12.00pm, Friday 10.30am-12.30pm
01943 862802
horseyhorsey@waterbabies.co.uk
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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!
07929331915
hannahp@bloombabyclasses.com
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Learn how to harness the soothing, nurturing power of massage at our baby massage classes in Harrogate, Selby, Guiseley and Wetherby.
In addition to helping you and your baby relax, massage is a great way to relieve common ailments like wind, colic and constipation and helping you and your baby to sleep. Baby massage can also provide a real neurological boost to your baby, helping to promote brain development, whilst strengthening the parent/baby bond.
Over the five-week course, you’ll learn the best ways to massage your baby, including a range of strokes, when to massage, how long to massage for, and how to adapt your massage to meet the needs of your baby.
Group baby classes are open to parents of babies aged 6 weeks to 7 months (crawling) – and are held at Wetherby, and Nuffield Health in Harrogate and Guiseley. For each class, you’ll need to bring your own cushion and towel. Massage oil and a baby massage guide will be provided.
- Monday – 1pm-2pm Nuffield Harrogate
- Tuesday 10.45pm-11.45pm Wetherby Sports Association
- Wednesday 11.30am-12.30am Mecure Hotel in Bramhope
- Wednesday 1.45pm-2.45pm Soma Wellness in Otley
- Thursday 1.15pm-2.15pm Nuffield Guiseley
For more details on all classes please visit the Blooming Babies website
07580004021
yorkshirebloomingbabies@gmail.com
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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
07796 135199
dancingtotsleeds@sky.com
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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:
John Smeaton Leisure Centre LS15 8TA (every week, outdoors)
Monday 4:30pm-5pm (Pre-school/Reception)
Wednesday 5pm-5:30pm (Pre-school/Reception)
Thursdays 5-5:30pm (Reception)
Friday 5pm-5:30pm (Pre-school/Reception)
Soldiers Fields, Roundhay Park, LS8 1JX (every week, outdoors)
Saturday 8:45am-9:15am (Reception)
Saturday 10am-10:30am (Reception)
Saturday 11:15am-11:45am (Reception)
St Edmunds Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN (term-time only, indoors)
Tuesday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Tuesday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
St Edmunds Church Hall, Roundhay, LS8 1JN (term-time only, indoors)
Wednesday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Wednesday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Wednesday 10:45am-11:15am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Roundhay Parochial Hall, Roundhay, LS8 4AB (term-time only, indoors)
Thursday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Thursday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Thursday 10:45am-11:15am (Pre-school)
Roundhay Parochial Hall, Roundhay, LS8 4AB (term-time only, indoors)
Friday 9:15am-9:45am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
Friday 10am-10:30am (Pre-school)
Friday 10:45am-11:15am (PAYG 2-3 Year olds)
To book a free taster session please tap the link below to be taken to our website. On there you will find a booking form to fill out to choose the session you’d like to try: https://foot-techacademy.co.uk/first-touch/
07808 644 419
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Book sessions here, filling out which session you would like to attend and we will get back in touch to confirm your taster session
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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.
- Baby Gymnastics (crawling – walking)
- Parents and Tots (PAYG Open play sessions)
- HUB Pre-School (Weekend semi-structured classes)
- Caterpillars Classes (Structured classes for under 3’s)
- Grasshoppers Classes (Structured classes for over 3’s)
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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!
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A Skills Led Space for Babies and All their Grownups
At the Little Cub Nurture Hub we provide dreamy developmental play sessions for parents and bespoke training workshops for nursery practitioners.
Dreamy Developmental Play Classes for You and your Baby
Our bespoke baby classes are full of fun, purposeful play, just right sensory and meaningful movement!
Musical Nurture Cubs (0-4 months aprox) Tuesday, 1-2
In a calming environment we will,
- Explore music, songs and rhymes
- Practise positions to play such as tummy time and side laying
- Do weekly positive touch, gentle baby yoga and baby brain building activities
- Explore gentle light, lullabies and bubbles
Musical Play Gym (4-8 months aprox) Tuesday 11.30-12.30
In a livelier environment we will:
- Explore music, songs and rhymes
- Practise positions to play such as supported sitting and crawling
- Do weekly positive touch, baby yoga and baby brain building activities
- Explore gentle light, lullabies and bubbles
FAQS
- Kids Club House, Horsforth
- Block book only
- Health and Wellbeing Questions to be completed we start
- Small groups
Education and Training
Little Cub training can empower Nursery Practitioners by delivering bespoke and passionate workshops which will inform, support and guide colleagues in all aspects of the very earliest education.
All training will provide participants with a space to reflect, refresh and learn through a baby led approach. Our PRIME Play raining incorporates: Prime Learning, development Nursery Nurture and can incorporate additional topics such as safer sensory lights, safer sleep practice, conscious container use, the tummy time learner plus many more.
07931 502 901
little_cub_nurture_hub@hotmail.com
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Mini adventures – Outdoor Adventures for 5s and under!
Mini adventures take place somewhere different each week (roughly in the LS23 area, near Boston Spa). Join me to explore our local area and to get outside for adventures with our little one(s).
The April – May series is inspired by the wonderful world of Beatrix Potter. We’ll bring her characters and stories to life in the great outdoors!
About me: I’m a teacher, Forest School Leader and Hill & Moorland Leader with a passion for spending time outdoors (and mother to an energetic toddler!)
Tuesday 16th April: Meeting Mr Tod – Bramham
Explore the wonderful world of foxes. Learn to spot some key signs that a fox could be nearby and build a den that Mr Tod would love to live in.
Tuesday 23rd April: Escaping Old Brown – Clifford
What’s the best way to stay safe in the wild? Try camouflage like Jeremy Fisher, curling up tight like Mrs Tiggy-Winkle and running super fast like Peter Rabbit.
Tuesday 30th April: Searching for Jemima Puddle-Duck – Thorner
Splash through some puddles, get nice and muddy and explore the fields, wood and the fishpond in search of Jemima.
Tuesday 7th May: Mr McGregor’s garden – Bramham
Visit Mr McGregor’s garden. Can you pick any of the fruit and vegetables without him noticing? We can have a go at sowing some seeds too.
Tuesday 14th May: A Spring surprise – Boston Spa
Help Peter, Benjamin and Lily to deliver the invites for the Spring picnic. Who will come?!
Price: £8 per session or £35 for all 5.
Baby siblings are welcome free of charge but please note that most of our adventures aren’t suitable for prams; baby carriers are a must!
To book, or for more information, please email: enquiries@beyondthefootpaths.co.ukor visit www.beyondthefootpaths.co.uk
07824 883 661
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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:
- Baby Moo – From Birth to Crawling (approx.)
- Bay Massage- From Birth to Crawling (approx.)
- Mixed Moo – All age group (0-5) and perfect for active toddlers to explore – even better if you have two or more, this is the ideal group for siblings.
- Baby Massage – From Birth to Crawling. All about nurturing a wonderful bond with your newborn.
*Read Mumblers review of Moo Music here*
For more information, please get in touch with ‘Farmer Caroline’ caroline@moo-music.co.uk or 07932501904
07932501904
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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
leeds@musicbugs.co.uk
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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.
info@nlde.co.uk
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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.
07852 989523
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FUN, EDUCATIONAL & AWARD-WINNING music classes across Leeds every day.
Do you want the best start for your little one, no matter what their own individual needs are? Do you want to watch them grow and develop fantastic new skills whilst having the most amazing musical fun? And what about YOU? Don’t you deserve to make some fabulous new friends, relax, sing, dance and spend some quality time with your little one every week in a safe environment?
Welcome to Rhythm Time!
We’re passionate about music and how it can help enhance your little one’s development.
Every baby, toddler and preschooler is an individual with great potential. We’ll teach you how to make music fun for your child, and show you how you can help to unlock their potential by singing and making music together. Amazing isn’t it?
PLUS with every booking after your trial you’ll receive:
– Unlimited classes, that’s right, attend as many classes as you can fit in, every week (Ts & Cs apply)
– FREE access to our ONLINE CUSTOMER HUB full of age-appropriate classes for you to enjoy 24/7, in the comfort of your own home.
We offer the following age-appropriate classes:
- Young Baby (Birth to 6 months)
- Baby (Birth to walking)
- Toddler (Walking upwards)
- Preschool (Up to school age)
07426 869985
georgina.t@rhythmtime.org
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**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
0345 313 2948
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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:
Monday – 10am Calverley Methodist Church
Tuesday – 10am Studio Sixteen Adel
Wednesday – 9:30am Elev8dance Horsforth
Friday – 9:45am & 11am Elev8dance Horsforth
Read our Mumbler review here.
For more information and to book call Kimberley on 07984 158281 or email info@shakerattleandboogie.com
07984 158281
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Baby signing is a fantastic skill to learn with your little one, enabling you to communicate with each other from an early age and encourage their social development.
Our great fun, music based classes support your family, as you discover the benefits for yourself!
Sing and Sign Babes is a gentle 5 week music and sensory course with an emphasis on communication. Suitable from birth to 6 months. This lovely class explores eye contact, gesture, and anticipation, together with lots of cuddles, tickles and some simple signs. All building the framework for communication, brought to you using our magic ingredient – music!
The Stage 1 course introduces 6-14 month olds, and their families, to the wonders of baby signing. Over 100 signs are covered in the 10 week course, relating to daily routines (like meal times, getting changed, bedtime etc), animals, vehicles and lots more.
The Stage 2 course gives 14-30 month olds, and their families, the opportunity to enjoy more complex topics, with more physical exertion! More animals to encounter, colours to explore, and lots of weather conditions to experience over the 10 weeks! As children develop speech, having the support of a physical gesture alongside emerging words, makes it much less frustrating for everyone!
Bookings for our @HOME courses are ongoing if you would prefer to access our classes in your own time at home
josiemartin@singandsign.co.uk
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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
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Unit H, Moor Allerton Centre, LS17 5NY
0113 3359915
leeds@thelittlegym.co.uk
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Under 5s Sessions currently on hold at Kirkstall Abbey and Abbey House Museum. More details to follow when announced.
0113 378 4079
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Pride themselves in the quality of teaching, concentrating on correct technique, ensuring swimmers swim confidently and with ease.
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday evenings and Sunday mornings at Moorlands School (LS16)
Tel: Natalie 07813 661528
Wednesday 11am, Roundhay Thursday 12.15 in Garforth
A Flutterbabies massage course offers a wonderful opportunity to learn how to communicate with your baby through nurturing touch and massage in a truly relaxed and welcoming environment.
Classes are suitable for babies from newborn up to crawling. 5 week courses and booking required.
Tel: 07544 277 225
Tuesday 10am Collingham, Wednesday 10am Roundhay, Thursday 11am Garforth
Baby Yoga provides mental stimulation for your baby through gentle exercises and movement. You will have lots of fun playing, stretching and relaxing together, both focusing on each other.
The class also incorporates some gentle post natal exercises for Mum.
Suitable from 12 weeks to crawling. 5 week courses and booking required.
Tel: 07544 277 225
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
Calverley Playgroup hosts a number of designated rooms with a range of activities to suit your little ones. Each half term brings a new topic to stimulate the children.
Tuesday, Thursday 9.15-11.10am
The Mechanics Institute, Thornhill Street, Calverley, LS28
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
Open to all boys and girls aged 2-12 years. Sessions run by an FA and UEFA qualified coaches. Sessions include skills, drills, matches, tournaments and fun games.
Classes run on Tuesdays (2-5yrs), Wednesdays (5-12yrs) and Saturdays (2-5yrs) (6-12yrs). Goalkeepers training also on Saturdays (7-16yrs)
Classes run on Scholes Sports Field.
Tel: 07950 098 766.
Flutterbabies is a holistic company providing nurturing baby-led classes. All our carefully structured courses encourage your baby’s development in a multitude of areas. We provide a range of quality, fun, nurturing and relaxed courses in Baby Yoga, Baby Massage, Baby & Toddler Signing and Sensory Play.
Email: hello@flutterbabies.co.uk
Tuesday 11.15am Collingham
Our Sensory Story Time workshops are run by Primary Education specialists. We incorporate singing, signing, props, bubbles alongside our sensory stations to bring a story to life. Suitable for 6 months to 3 years old.
Email hello@flutterbabies.co.uk
Forest School sessions in the beautiful Ram Wood, Roundhay Park. Dates alternate between Tuesday/ Thursday, 10am start for an hour, including snack and hot drink.
Run by FORP (Friends of Roundhay Park), under a Level 3 Advanced instructor.
For booking and information email fsroundhay@gmail.com, or message Melody on 07837035094
Offering Baby Massage & Sensory Play, Baby Reflexology, Baby Spa and Calmer Stories classes, in Wakefield. I am a self-care enthusiast and try to create a community for mums.
Classes running on Tuesdays in Horsforth
For more information please call Jenny on 07923685014 or visit www.glowbaby.co.uk.
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.
Friendly parent led movement and music playgroup for children up to 4 years.
Tuesdays 10-11.30am – fun with music – singing, playing with instruments, songs under the parachute.
Wednesdays 10-11.30am – movement play – tunnels, balls, sensory fabric, ribbon sticks and singing.
Suggested £2 donation per family, includes drinks and snacks for everyone at the end of the group.
Harehills Lane Baptist Church, Hilton Place, LS8 4HE
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
At Kirkstall Valley Explorer Tots, children and their carers can enjoy a range of activities including crafts, stories, music, sensory and messy play. The group is aimed at children who are crawling up to 5 years. The session costs £3 per child. Adults are free and refreshments are available.
More information and to book, people can visit: https://bookwhen.com/kvdt.
Leeds Gymnastics Club is one of the largest clubs in the city, with over 2,000 members ranging from pre-school gymnasts to high level international medallists and everything in between! We offer a wide range of classes and events and are sure to have something to meet everyone’s needs.
To find out more, and to secure your space please visit our website.
Address: Limewood Road, Seacroft, Leeds LS14 1AB
Offering trampoline, tumbling & gymnastics lessons for all levels from first timers up to international level competitors. No experience necessary and anyone between the ages of 1+ can come along and get involved.Each group is coached by a British Gymnastics qualified & DBS checked coach.
Classes run daily.
Tel: 0113 243 3881 or email: kat@leedsreboundgymnastics.com for more info
For more info contact: leeds@littlemovers.net
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.
Every Tuesday we will go live on Facebook with an Early Years Music class at 10.30am. Grab your shaker and scarf and join in the musical fun. You can comment on the post for a personal shout out. These classes will continue to be free but donations are most welcome.
Thursday mornings we will be running early years music classes on zoom for a smaller group for more interaction. These will be payable in advance. Please register your interest on our website for these classes.
Updated 23/8/20
Tuesdays 1pm-2pm
Come on some musical adventures with us and explore our musical world.
Mini Music Explorers is a one hour session, split into 2 sections. Firstly, a fun 30 minute session for children aged 18 months – 4yrs (or thereabouts). There will be songs, simple percussion instruments, visuals, puppets, scarves and general fun ways to introduce our youngest musician’s to music and to explore all aspects of different music, including music from around the world. Then we have a 30 minute social time, where babies and toddlers can play with the lovely toys and equipment we have at our bespoke venue in Chapeltown and parents get chance to chat, catch up and have a cuppa.
Email ruth@music-inspirations.co.uk
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.
BOOK TICKETS HERE
Cardigan Fields Leisure Park, Kirkstall Rd, Leeds LS4 2DG
Tuesdays at 11am – 12pm
Relaxation through the art of Indian Singing for adults, as well as a chance for little ones to explore their senses. Each session includes breath work, relaxation techniques, vocalisation and mindfulness. Learn South Asian lullabies, whilst bonding with baby through massage, scarves and song. This class is also extremely effective as a pre-natal class, especially when the parent returns with baby as an ante-natal class.
Email ruth@music-inspirations.co.uk
The approach goes beyond standard training techniques to deliver education and water-based skills that equip new swimmers for a lifetime of safe and enjoyable swimming. Small classes of four and teachers present in the water.
Classes run at The Grammar School, Moorlands School & Scholes Primary School
Tel: 07979813129
Toddler group every Tuesday and Thursday 9.30am -11.30am, in the Queens Hall
3 Buck Stone Cres, Leeds LS17 5ES. Tel 0113 268 2942
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
The Little Explorers is a messy play class for babies and toddlers. We are the only class that caters for allergies.
Our classes put the fun back into learning with a new theme and activities every week.
Messy play is crucial to a child’s development.
Come Join us for lots of fun!
Tuesday’s – CALSA, Collingham – 9.45am / 11:30am
Thursday’s – Crimple, Harrogate – 9.45am / 11.30an
Lauren
07792554314
The school of Yoga provides engaging and fun multi-sensory sessions. Young children love engaging in animated classes that have a breadth of skills to learn and this is exactly what this class offers. The classes are themed session with yoga postures, songs, music and stories. The classes promote creativity and confidence in children whilst simultaneously promoting children’s wellbeing and relaxation techniques.
Tuesdays 11-11.45 at The Den Leeds, Headingley.
For more info visit www.schoolyoga.co.uk or call Charlotte on 07852388777.
Tuesdays, 10am-12pm (TTO)
Come and feel the magic of the woods, see the changing seasons and the animals and insects we share it with, make and craft from things we find on the forest floor, imagine and play with the little folk of the forest, climb, balance and dive into straw! Be free to explore in a safe and friendly place.
A qualified forest school practitioner always makes a campfire at Tree Nippers. Hot and cold drinks are available, along with lovely homemade cakes and snacks from the canopy bar.
Pre-booking required. Children under 5, £8.50 (adults free). Older children can be booked on if required.
Swillington Organic Farm, Coach Road, Swillington, Leeds, West Yorkshire LS26 8QA
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
Tel June: 0113 2892280 or 07946386952
Tiny Tales & Tunes is a fun, multi-sensory and interactive storytime for children under 5s. Music, song, dance and drama help make reading fun for all! Early reading is based upon rhyme, rhythm, sounds, song, noises and lots and lots of talk
**Currently on maternity leave until Autumn 2020**
Contact Catherine on 07710668038
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
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 3, Clayton Park,
Clayton Wood Rise,
West Park,
LS16 6RF
Tel: 07917 006645