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PUDDLE DUCKS.Life But Swimmingly  

Puddle Ducks fun and friendly programme offers unique baby swimming, toddler swimming and child swimming classes across the UK.  Babies and children can join our small, structured swimming classes at any age from birth; developing from water babies to confident swimmers without even realising they are learning to swim.

Why not give your child this fantastic opportunity! Contact us today or visit our website www.puddleducks.com

For class details contact:
Wirral and Liverpool
  Tel: 01829 739073  E-mail: chester@puddleducks.com
Southport, St Helens and South Lancashire
  Tel: 01606 892868  E-mail: southlancs@puddleducks.com

 

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Pyjama Drama - enter a world of make believe
Wirral

At Pyjama Drama we love to pretend, dance and play. Classes are full of fun and games that encourage young children to use their imaginations, and to develop social skills such as concentration, co-operation and confidence. We believe that creative play should be central to the daily lives of children. Do you have a creative little person who would love to go camping one week and be a lion the next?

Classes are for children from 6 months to 5 years and are running at the following venues:

Mondays - Newton Village Hall, West Kirby
Thursdays - Hoylake Community Centre, Hoylake
Saturday mornings - Vale House, New Brighton
 

08445049377
sarah.quilty@pyjamadrama.com
pyjamadrama.com
 

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Water Babies
Liverpool, Aintree, Crosby, Wigan, Warrington, Widnes, Haydock, St Helens, Runcorn, Ormskirk, Wigan, Leigh, Ashton in Makerfield, Wirral, Chester, Ledsham, Ellesmere Port

Fun, innovative baby and pre-school swimming classes, taught by world class instructors.

Our multi-award winning programme is structured yet gentle; centred around the needs of each individual child.

As well as being really good fun and energetic, Water Babies’ lessons are a wonderfully sociable activity, and classmates often become friends and a real source of support.

We are the world’s leading baby swimming company, most recommended to parents by other parents. And our results speak for themselves. Our classes have saved at least eight children from drowning. The best reason for being passionate about what we do.
10% discount for Kidsguide users when booking on a beginner course

 

Water Babies - swimming’s just the beginning

 

01925 243643
readydive@waterbabies.co.uk

www.waterbabies.co.uk
 

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The Creation Station Merseyside - Inspiring Creative Fun

Southport, Formby, Crosby & surrounding areas

  

As busy parents & carers we can all struggle with ideas, time and the energy to get creative and the thought of the clearing up afterwards can feel anything but fun! Our award winning art classes for babies,  toddlers and preschool children provide the perfect solution for all your child's creativity needs, with no stress or mess for you to worry about.

 

We are passionate about inspiring imaginations and helping you to have fun with your little one too.

 

Visit the Creation Station website to find out more about our classes, Arty Parties and holiday sessions.

 

For details of local classes & holiday sessions, please contact: Naomi Savory

0844 954 9177

naomisavory@thecreationstation.co.uk

www.thecreationstation.co.uk
 

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Ability – Dance and Movement for Tots

Liverpool

A fun and exciting class for tiny tots 18 months+. Exploring movement and music.

07791687575

kickingfree@hotmail.co.uk

Aintree School of Music

Liverpool

Pre-school music group provided by Musical Minis www.musicialminis.co.uk . Also tuition for any instrument, theory, singing and junior and adult choirs.  

0151 531 6821

aintreeschoolofmusic@gmail.com

www.aintreeschoolofmusic.co.uk

Ann Edwards School of Dance and Drama Runcorn and Rainhill
Dance and drama classes 3yrs to adults ballet, tap, jazz, street musical theatre. Shows, festivals. RAD ISTD ADA LAMDA
07906 964836
annieedwards1711@hotmail.co.uk

Arabesque School of Dance

Birkenhead
Ballet, tap, modern jazz. For boys and girls from 2 1/2 upwards.
0151 651 0401

Art Attack

New Brighton Children’s Centre

Drop in group.  Be prepared to get crafty. Wear old clothes and get ready to join in the fun—for children aged 1-5 years. 10:00am—11:00am
0151 630 2731

A-Star Sports

Cheshire & Wirral
I
nclusive, developmental multi-sports coaching for children aged 2-10 years. 
01352 770668 / 07796 190169 (Gary) / 07932 182148 (Sharon)

gary.bassett@a-starsports.co.uk  / sharon.bassett@a-starsports.co.uk
www.a-starsports.co.uk

Baby Bounce & Rhyme Bebington
Rhyme , action songs and knee bouncing for babies aged 4-18 months. Every Thursday 10.30 - 11.00 at Bebington Children's Library
0151 643 7223
bebington.yp@wirral-library.net
Babyballet

Preschool song & dance academy for girls and boys from 6 months to five years.
www.babyballet.co.uk

 

Liverpool
0800 840 3122
liverpoolcentral@babyballet.co.uk


Southport and Formby
07980 521267
southport@babyballet.co.uk

 

Wirral

0151 678 4559

westwirral@babyballet.co.uk

Baby PEEP

Little Lighthouse Children’s Centre, New Brighton

Informal, fun group where you can enjoy songs, stories and talk time. From 3 months -1 year. 12:45pm—1:45pm Booking required—contact Helen.
0151 630 273

Baby Sensory

 

 

Brain games, light shows, sign language, music & dance, songs & rhymes, baby whispering, exploratory play, bonding & massage.
www.babysensory.co.uk

Wirral
07814 941048
wirral@babysensory.co.uk

Crosby and Formby, Ormskirk, Aughton Village Hall.
0151 639 9253 or 07719545607
liverpool@babysensory.co.uk

Baby Starmakers Birkenhead, Wirral
Pre-school classes offering song & dance, drama, fun, disco plus baby tap. Boys & girls 2- 5 years. Fully qualified staff.
0151 632 4167 or 07763 384 364
Baby Yoga

 

Manchester and Wirral
Kids Allowed Nursery. Baby yoga classes from 8 weeks to 12 months. Toddler Yoga 12mths to 3 years
07956 216 218
Bizzi Babes Messy Play Bebington, Heswall, Wallasey & Hoylake
Messy play activity session for under 5's and their carers. Different activities every week. You have lots of fun and they sort the mess.
07968 000393
Bluebell Dance & Drama Academy

South Liverpool

Dance classes for children from 2+, ballet, disco, street jazz, tap, modern, freestyle. Est since 1985. RAD, ISTD, LAMDA. Annual performances and displays.

0151 734 2001

info@bluebellstudios.co.uk

www.bluebellstudios.co.uk

Boogie Babes Liverpool
Your child's first dance class. Fun for the whole family. Structured dance exercises, dressing up and play plus refreshments.
0151 281 1388
zana_binya@hotmail.com
Boogie Babies

Liverpool

A wonderful introduction to dance and movement to help your child with balance, co-ordination and social skills.

Bring a friend and your first session is free
07828 987421

andreadelaney1@blueyonder.co.uk

CJB Academy of Swimming Birkenhead High School, Oxton, Wirral
Excellent swimming teaching -3 months to adults! All staff fully qualified, in water and CRB checked.
07803167903
cjbswimming@hotmail.com
The Creation Station

Southport, Formby, Crosby & surrounding areas

Award winning art classes for babies, toddlers & preschoolers providing the perfect solution for your child's creativity needs, with no stress or mess for you.

0844 954 9177

naomisavory@thecreationstation.co.uk

www.thecreationstation.co.uk

Dance Classes for Parents and Tots

Neston
Fun through music, song and dance for the under 5's and their parents or carers. Tuesday 10.00 - 11.00. Neston Town Hall. £1.50 per session.

01606 861770

Dancing Tots

 

Wirral, Prenton & Irby
Get your little ones bopping to the beats and give their confidence a boost ages 1-4 years. Contact Sara.
0151 670 1468 /07976 374 617

Dancingtots@live.co.uk
Debonaires St Helens
Dance lessons from three years.
01744 759466
debonaires@btopenworld.com
www.debonairesdanceclub.co.uk
DramaTots All Hallows Church Hall, Liverpool & Neston Community and Youth Centre (NC&YC)
An interactive class comprising drama, singing & dance for 2 1/2 - 4 year olds and their carers. Different themes explored. Professional actors facilitate.
0151 336 4302
mail@dramatots.com
www.dramatots.com
Dramaworld Wallasey, Oxton, Upton, Prenton & Meols
Drama and dance classes for 3 to 16 year olds.
08707 472742
mailbox@dramaworld.co.uk

www.dramaworld.co.uk
Eccleston School of Dancing

St Helens

Community dance group for children (3+), teenagers, & adults. Different dance styles. Emphasis on fun & performance, for all dancers throughout the year. 
Free first lesson; discount for siblings.

07787 818256

dancedancedance@rocketmail.com

http://ecclestondancing.btck.co.uk/

Enjoy-a Ball Sports Coaching for Children Wirral
Enjoy-a-Ball is a well established multi-sports coaching programme for boys and girls of all abilities aged 3-9.
Develops agility, balance and co-ordination. Parties available.
07968 083294
glenn.formston@enjoy-a-ball.com

www.enjoy-a-ball.com
Football Tots

Aintree

Football coaching classes for 2-6 year olds; helping the youngsters develop agility, coordination and balance. Free taster sessions now available.

0151 521 4407
footballtots@googlemail.com

Full of Beans

Wirral
Fun filled, non-stop, action packed health related fitness classes & parties for children aged 3 - 11 years.  Qualified instructors.
07914 836 797 & 0151 625 4716
nicky@fullofbeansfitness.co.uk
www.fullofbeansfitness.co.uk

Funkstar Dance Birkenhead
Classes for all ages 3 - adult specialising in street, jazz and commercial dance.
07515894603
donna@funkstardance.co.uk
www.funkstardance.co.uk
Helen Diamond Swimming

Wirral

A swimming school based on the Wirral. We teach children from 3yrs upwards; from beginners to advanced/club level. 

0151 327 4994

info@helendiamond.co.uk

www.helendiamond.co.uk

Hylton-Bromley School

Wallasey
Ballet, dance and drama classes for 3+ years.

0151 639 6383

Infant massage

For classes babies 0-6 months including baby massage, please see Kidsguide's baby and parent page

Jo-Jingles

 

 

Music, singing and movement classes for children aged 6 months upwards. Playing instruments, movement, dancing, action songs, nursery rhymes.
www.jojingles.co.uk

Wirral
www.jojingles.com/wirral

Warrington, St Helens and South Liverpool
01744 454000
jojinglesfran@aol.com
www.jojingles.com/warrington

La Jolie Ronde Wirral
Give your child the chance to learn French. Children from 3 years are more able to copy a French accent & will be more confident in speaking a second language.
0151 6419250 / 07958628781
n00rina@hotmail.com

www.lajolieronde.co.uk
Jumping Jacks ABC Liverpool, Halton, Sefton, St Helens, Warrington
Jumping Jacks sessions are fun, active & educational for little ones aged 0-4.  Perfect for a rainy day!
First class free of charge
0151 487 5757 or 07811301554
info@jumpingjacksabc.co.uk
www.jumpingjacksabc.co.uk

Karmatime - yoga for children

Wirral
Karmatime classes take children on adventures which stretch their bodies & minds using yoga, accelerated learning exercises & meditation.
0700 580 1124
mail@karmatime.com
www.karmatime.com

Kicking Free School of Performing Arts

Liverpool
We offer classes in all aspects of the performing arts .From age 18 month+. Regular shows, GCSE dance.
0151 281 1827
kdixondance@hotmail.com

Kindermusik

Explore & play musical instruments, with movement, song and storytelling - helps physical and emotional & literacy development. Newborn to 7 years.
www.kindermusik.com

 

Southport

01704 211945 / 07970 195498

jenny@jennywrenmusic.co.uk

www.jennywrenmusic.co.uk

The Ladybugs Picnic

Birkenhead, Wirral
The Ladybugs Picnic facilitates a unique parent and toddler programme called the "babybugs". Please visit their website for further information.
0151 643 0730
info@ladybugspicnic.co.uk
www.ladybugspicnic.co.uk

LCF Clubs Learning a language with LCF Clubs is a stimulating & engaging experience for children.
www.lcfclubs.com

Formby
Fun French and Spanish
01704 872 643
lisaboyd@hotmail.co.uk

St Helens
Fun French and Spanish
07766 579825
klw2009@googlemail.com

Legends Dance Academy Latchford, Winwick, Newton-Le-Willows
Street & Hip Hop dance classes for 3-16 years. Fun classes with option to do medals & displays, first lesson free!
07590 988114
legendsdancing@live.co.uk

www.legendsdanceacademy.co.uk
Let's Learn

Mossley Hill, South Liverpool

Baby massage, baby sign, baby yoga and parent/baby/toddler music groups! All with experienced tutors!
KGBABY! for 10% discount

0151 724 4191
admin@letslearnliverpool.co.uk

www.letslearnliverpool.co.uk

Little Kickers

Approved football training for boys and girls. Play not Push – a positive, fun-filled programme executed in a friendly, pressure-free environment.
www.littlekickers.co.uk

Merseyside
07930 717183
ajohnson@littlekickers.co.uk

Ellesmere Port and South Wirral
0800 093 5693
nrimmer@littlekickers.co.uk

South Merseyside
0151 488 6112
carolandjohn@littlekickers.co.uk

Little Strikers

Garston Urban Village Hall

For boys & girls aged 1.5 - 5 years. Physical activity in a fun, creative, safe, friendly environment. Helps develop number & colour recognition, sharing, taking turns.  

0151 353 9717

admin@supremesportscoaching.com

www.supremesportscoaching.com

Melody Makers Unique introduction to music through games, singing, listening, and hands-on music making. Using instruments and puppets. Fun engaging and inclusive!

New Brighton Children’s Centre, Wirral
0151 630 2731

Little Lighthouse Centre.
0151 606 4921

 

Wirral, Liverpool

07791393006

joanne@melody-makers.co.uk

Merseyside Dance Initiative (MDI) Hope Street, Liverpool
Parent and toddler dance classes.
0151 7088810
info@mdi.org.uk
www.mdi.org.uk

Messy Little Hands

 

Kirkby
Organised arts and crafts activities for pre-school children
during term time. Follows the pre-school learning alliance curriculum.
0151 548 7125
info@messylittlehands.co.uk
www.messylittlehands.co.uk

Mini Amigos Liverpool, St Helens, Warrington, Knowsley
A fantastic introduction to the Spanish language using fun, physical play, music & crafts. Age 30 months - 8 years.
0151 487 5757
info@jumpingjacksabc.co.uk

www.jumpingjacksabc.co.uk/MiniAmigos.html

Mucky Pups

Prenton, West Kirby and Wallasey Village.
Pre-school art and craft group. Come and have some messy fun with your child, and we'll clean up afterwards.
07900 643 768
mariesteel@mucky-pups.com
 

Mucky-Pups Art & Crafts Wirral

Wirral

Fabulous fun and creative art & craft and affordable sessions for pre-school tots and their parents/ carers.

When booking please quote KIDSGUIDE for half price first session.

0151 345 3490 or 07729 303 538.

philippa@mucky-pups.com

www.mucky-pups.com 

Musical Playtime Wirral & South Wirral
Preschool (6 months-3 years) music and movement classes with a difference. Fun for adults too!
07967 716219
dancerwoo@hotmail.co.uk
Musical Steps

Baby, toddler and preschool music classes to help develop your child's creativity, co-operation, listening skills, communication, language.

www.musicalsteps.co.uk

Southport

07757 804922
june.musicalsteps@yahoo.co.uk
 

Allerton, Mossley Hill. Garston, Wavertree

07903332925

sue.bennett@musicalsteps.co.uk

The Oval

Bebington
Swimming lessons
. Also timid child and water awareness sessions for 3 - 5yrs. Aqua natal.
sportandrecreation@wirral.gov.uk
www.wirral-mbc.gov.uk
0151 645 0596

Over 1’s PEEP

Little Lighthouse Children’s Centre, New Brighton

Informal, fun group for children aged 1-2 where you can enjoy songs, stories and talk time 2:15pm - 3:15pm. Booking required - contact Helen.
0151 630 2731

Pro Score

New Brighton Children’s Centre

Sports Stay and Play Drop In — football and fitness for under 5s and their parents/carers
0151 630 2731

Puddle Ducks

Puddle Ducks fun and friendly programme offers unique baby swimming, toddler swimming and child swimming classes across the UK.  www.puddleducks.com

 

Wirral and Liverpool
01829 739073
chester@puddleducks.com

Southport, St Helens and South Lancashire
01606 892868
southlancs@puddleducks.com

Pyjama Drama

West Kirby, Hoylake, New Brighton
We love to pretend, dance and play. Classes are full of fun and games that encourage young children to use their imaginations. Free taster session.
08445049377
sarah.quilty@pyjamadrama.com
www.pyjamadrama.com

Rhythm Time

Chester, Boughton, Handbridge, Tarporley, Hoole, Central Chester, Upton-by-Chester, Ellesmere Port, Bunbury, Farndon, Wirral, Brombrough, Willaston, Pensby, Hoylake, Shrewsbury
Quality, age-related music classes for 8 weeks - 4 years. Free trials, birthday parties and coffee mornings for babies under 6 months
07789 867589
rhythmtimecsw@googlemail.com
www.rhythmtime.net

Santro School of Dance South Wirral
Want to Dance? First class free. Then come along to the Santro School of Dance . Nobody is too young or too old. Classes range from 2 1/2 years to 55 years.
0151 355 2895 or 07730 701011
amanda@funkyfingertips.co.uk

Sing and Sign Baby Signing Classes

Teach your baby to communicate before speech with our multi-award winning baby signing classes! Free taster sessions available.
www.singandsign.co.uk
 

Wirral (Rachel Nightingale)
01244 372970
singandsignwirral@yahoo.co.uk

Sing and Sign Independent Baby Sign Instructor Liverpool
Baby sign language classes. Teach your baby to communicate before they can speak, with simple, easy-to-do gestures.
07731964020
georgina.carey77@gmail.com

Sign Babes

Hoylake, Wirral
Sign language courses for babies 0 - 2 yrs, learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak through signs and songs.
07970735874
kelly@thompsons-services.co.uk

Smarties Art Club Windsor Close Community Centre, New Ferry
Delamere Community Centre, Delamere Avenue, Eastham
Not for profit community group. Provides fun activities that stimulate and help develop young minds. Suitable for 18months - 4 years. Entry is £1.50.
07724 600211
michelle@blueyandbaloo.co.uk

www.blueyandbaloo.co.uk

Socatots

Soccer specific physical play programme for children from six months to five years of age. Features parental participation, with emphasis on fun.

www.socatots.com

Wirral
n.morton@icfds.com

Starlight Studios

Heswall
Singing, acting and dancing  3-15 years. Performs musicals.
0151 342 6333
www.starlight-studios.co.uk

Stepping Tones Music

Culcheth, Newton-le-Willows

The fresh and inspiring approach to music learning for babies and children up to the age of 7.

07974 763934

dawnsknowles@hotmail.com

www.steppingtonesmusic.co.uk

Talking Tots 

New Brighton Children’s Centre
Pease book. For children 1 - 2 and a half years Encourage your child to learn & love language through sign.
0151 630 2731 

Talk Plus Language Tuition

Bebington
Fun French/Spanish for parents and children from 3+. Also playgroups/nurseries. English as second language and KS2 booster English.
0151 641 9155
ltjs@btopenworld.com

TinyTalk

TinyTalk is a baby/toddler signing class which helps children to communicate with their parents long before they can talk. Birth to 2 years.
www.tinytalk.co.uk

North Liverpool & Southport
0151 476 1880
jennyh@tinytalk.co.uk

Toddler Sense

Wirral

Toddler Sense is a fast-moving, action-packed programme.  Imagine climbing a snow mountain, going on safari or digging for fossils. 

01516326868 or 07837080542

wirral@toddlersense.co.uk

www.babysensory.co.uk

Tots Music and Dance

Little Sutton Community Centre
9.30 - 10.30 on Mondays
0151 356 6761

Tumbletots including Gymbabes

Various 
Encourages young children in active, physical play.
Teaching balance, agility, co-ordination and climbing in a controlled environment.  Age 6 months-7 years.
www.tumbletots.com

 

Wirral
Monday - Great Sutton, Tuesday - Hoylake, Wednesday - Heswall, Thursday - Bromborough and Friday - Oxton.

01244 312677
julie.smith@tumbletots.com

www.tumbletots.com/wirral

Childwall and Allerton
0151 2496645
stephanie.lumley@tumbletots.com

www.tumbletots.com/Liverpool

Water Babies

Liverpool, Aintree, Crosby, Wigan, Warrington, Widnes, Haydock, St Helens, Runcorn, Ormskirk, Wigan, Leigh, Ashton in Makerfield, Wirral, Chester, Ledsham, Ellesmere Port
Learn how to teach your baby/toddler water confidence & vital safety techniques. Fully qualified instructors teach fun filled, structured lessons full of games, songs and plenty of fun!
10% discount for Kidsguide users when booking on a beginner course
01925 243643
readydive@waterbabies.co.uk

www.waterbabies.co.uk

Water Ducklings Formby Swimming Pool
Baby and pre school swimming, to help develop vital water safety skills and to progress to swim with and without aids.
01942 269 206
joanne@waterducklings.com

www.waterducklings.com

Wirral Gymnastics Club

Birkenhead, Wirral
Under 5s use balls, hoops, bean bags & double-mini trampoline. Structured play to increase confidence & working as part of a group.
0151 6490855
www.wirralgymnastics.co.uk

   
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