Children and young people

National Childminding Week

Westminster celebrates National Childminding Week from 14th -21st June with a series of interactive events at children’s centres and public places across the city.

Highlights include a ‘meet the minder’ session for parents to meet prospective childminders at Churchill Gardens Youth Club; storytelling sessions; and singing workshops. Contact the venue directly or call Family Information Services on 020 7641 7929 for further information.

South

Churchill Gardens Children’s Centre
A ‘meet the minder’ session for parents to meet prospective childminders
Ranelagh Road SW1 3EU
Date: 17th June
Time: 10.30am – 12midday
Tel: 020 7641 5923 (outreach team contact number)

Central

St Stephen’s Play Centre
Drop-in activities for childminders and the children in their care
The Annexe
Essendine Road
Maida Vale W9 2LR
Date: 16th June
Time: 9.30am – 11.30am
Tel: 020 7641 4346

St Paul’s Church
Drop-in activities for childminders and the children in their care
5 Rossmore Road
NW1 6NJ
Date: 17th June
Time: 10.00 – 11.30am
Tel: 020 7724 8517

Portman Early Childhood Centre
Story and singing workshops
12 – 18 Salisbury Street
NW8 8DE
Date: 18th June
Time: 10am – 12pm
Tel: 020 7479 8763

Micky Star Neighbourhood Nursery
A sponsored walk from Micky Star to Hyde Park with stories and games in the park
58 – 61 St Michael’s Street
London W2 1QR
Date: 19th June
Time: 10am to 1.30pm
Tel: 020 7706 4830

North

WECH Community Centre
Acting, drama and storytelling
Chantry Close
Elgin Estate
London W9 2HX
Date: 17th June
Time: 10am – 12midday
Tel: 020 7262 9806

Beethoven Centre
Book start story time
Third Avenue
London W10 4JL
Date: 18th June
Time: 10am – 12midday
Tel: 020 8969 5881

Visit the National Childminding Association website for further information.