Children's Centres

If you have a child aged 0 – 5 years you can receive free parenting support and information at your local children’s centre. The Children’s Centre service gives you access to:

• Chidcare and early education 
• Health services for children and their families 
• Family support including help with parenting skills 
• Help to get back to work.

Where are Westminster's children's centres and what services do they provide?

Westminster’s children’s centres are grouped into three main geographical areas:

• South
• North East
• North West

Each geographical area has one main ‘hub’ centre, and a number of smaller centres offering varying levels and kinds of services. Parents in each of the three geographical areas have access to all children’s centre services.

Services include:

• Play sessions
• Early learning and childcare 
• Smoking cessation classes and support 
• Health visiting 
• Dental and oral advice 
• Drop ins 
• Breast feeding support groups (available in community languages)
• Family learning 
• Adult education classes and training 
• Individual support through home visiting
• Parenting support

Children's centres are open five days a week. Each venue has set opening hours and an activities calendar, so you can plan when you and your family will attend various sessions. Visit your local centre to find out more and to see what's on offer.

There are 12 children's centres across Westminster. You can use our map to find your nearest.