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Family services

Here you will find activities and support available to families with children aged 0-5. There are special services available to support the youngest children, provided by your local Children's Centre and SureStart workers.

Entries are displayed in alphabetical order.

Use the drop-down menu, at the top of the listing, to select a sub-category within this section.

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Age Concern Drop In

  • Telephone 020 3004 5610
  • Fax: 020 7402 3332
  • Opening hours: Monday - Wednesday: 10:00am - 4.00pm (Information and Advice), Monday: 1.30pm - 4.00pm (Pensions)

23-25 Praed Street, London W2 1NJ

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Visit their drop-in advice centre on Monday and Wednesday. Drop in for any advice or information you need, there is no need to book.

All Nations drop-in

The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London W10 4JL

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A fun and friendly place for mums to meet other mums and kids. Everyone is welcome. £1.00 donation

Baby Clinic

  • Telephone 020 8968 8899
  • Fax: 020 8964 0436
  • Opening hours: Tuesdays 9.30am -11.30am, Thursdays 1.30pm - 3.30pm

Queen’s Park Health Centre, Dart Street, London W10 4LD 

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Parents have the opportunity to speak to a health visitor about immunisation and child development assessments. Baby weighing is also available.

Bayswater Childrens Centre - Bayswater Lead Setting

  • Telephone 0207 641 6105

St Mary of the Angels RC Primary School, Shrewsbury Road, London W2 5PR

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Bengali Women's Welfare Project

Marylebone Bangladesh Society, 19 Samford Street, London NW8 9ER

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The MBS aims to promote and improve the economic well being of the Bangladeshi community for Church Street, Marylebone and St Johns Wood; tackling poverty, promoting education and encouraging participation in mainstream services sympathetic to their cultural needs.

Carers' and Toddlers' drop-in

St Luke's Church, Fernhead Road, London W9 3EH

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Drop-in with free play and rhyme sessions for 0-5 years.

Childminder Drop-in at WECH

  • Telephone 020 7266 6173
  • Opening hours: Tuesday 10:00am - 12:00pm

Walterton and Elgin Community Homes, Community Centre, Athens Gardens, Chantry Close, London W9 3RS


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Children's Centre - Church Street Employment Drop-In Sessions

  • Telephone 020 7641 8066

The Job Centre in partnership with Sure Start Children's Centres offer parents with young children practical advice on work or training whilst caring for your child.

The drop-in sessions occur at a number of convenient locations in your area. You don't need to book an appointment. There are four consecutive weeks of sessions scheduled.  All sessions start on the first Monday of the month throughout the year. Telephone for a schedule.

Children's Centre Social Worker

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/5436
  • Email: head@portmancentre.co.uk
  • Fax: 020 7641 5427
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:15am - 11:45am - 1:00pm - 3:30pm

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE.

The Children's Centre Social Worker for Church Street offers a supportive service to families, working to help identify each family's needs. The social worker is able to provide advice and information and she can offer practical support on parenting issues as well as advice on financial help. If you need to contact the Westminster Children and Families Service at Frampton Street the social worker can offer you support in the process.

Church Street Children’s Centre / Portman Early Childhood Centre

12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE

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The Centre offers a range of services that include a nursery school, parenting support, community drop-ins and a toy library. Below are details of a selection of their services.  Contact the Centre for their updated information pack.

Church Street Estate Office

  • Telephone 020 7641 5458 or 020 7286 7412 (out of hours)
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday 09:00am - 5:00pm

Cherwell House, Penfold Street, London NW8 8PT

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Residents who live on the estate are able to get advice on their tenancies or leases, estate cleaning, care taking, parking, repairs or transfers.

Church Street Library

Church Street, London NW8 8EU

   

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Church Street Nursery

  • Telephone 020 7724 2410
  • Email: csn@radical.org.uk
  • Fax: 020 7724 2410
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 08:00am - 6:00pm

21 Boldero Place, off Gateforth Street, London NW8 8EQ

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Nursery caters for children 2 to 5 years old,  Full day and professional care.  Non term times we offer play scheme for children up to 8 years old.  Twenty place settings available.

Church Street Parent's Forum

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/36
  • Opening hours: The first Wednesday of the month

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE

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The Parent's Forum represents the local community on the Centre's Partnership Board. It is also for parents who want to meet other parents informally and get involved with community groups, events and organisations.

Creative dance classes at Beethoven Centre

  • Telephone 07957 384591
  • Fax: 020 8962 8648
  • Opening hours: Tuesday 4:00pm - 4:45pm for 3-5 year olds and 4:45pm - 5:45pm for 6-8 year olds

The Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, W10 4JL 

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 These popular classes aim to introduce dance to a young audience, Membership is available.  Please contact the centre for further information.

Creative Session

Westbourne Park Family Centre, Westbourne Park Baptist Church,  London, W2 5DX(corner of Porchester Road and Westbourne Park Villas)

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A mixture of arts and crafts, anything goes for these creative sessions. Bring your pre-school toddler to enjoy the fun. Drop-in; no appointment necessary. 


Dorothy Gardner Nursery Centre

  • Telephone 020 8969 5835/4635
  • Fax: 020 8969 1952
  • Opening hours: Monday - Friday: 09:15am - 4:30pm

293 Shirland Road, Lonodn W9 3JY

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Day Nursery (Voluntary Owned/Run), Open all year

 

Elgin Pre-School

  • Telephone 020 7289 7895
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-12 noon, 12.45pm-3.15pm

Community Centre Elgin Estate Harrow Road W9 3RS 


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Employment Drop-In Service

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/5436

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE.

The Employment Drop-In Service at the Portman Early Childhood Centre supports lone parents who want to get back to work as well as providing information about employment and training opportunities within the local area and borough.  You do not need an appointment but you should phone the Centre to see when the advisor is available. 

Every Child Matters Community Building

  • Telephone 0208 9687 6100 or 0207 641 5804
Essendine Primary School Essendine Road W9 2LR

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Families in Temporary Accommodation Project

  • Telephone 020 7403 5384 or 020 7237 8241
  • Website: www.barnardos.org.uk
  • Fax: 020 7394 9724
  • Opening hours: Mon - Thurs 9.00am-5.00pm & Fri 2.00pm-5.00pm

St Paul's Church Centre, Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ.

Ground Floor Offices, Rich House, 40 Crimscott Street, London, SE1 5TE

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Barnardos run this project and it is part advice session, part meeting place. A social worker and advice workers are on hand to answer any queries the participants may have whether it is about their impending homelessness, how to obtain a national insurance number or housing benefit advice. You will be asked to register but you can just turn up on the day. Crèche facilities are provided.

Phone for advice and details of sessions:

Opening times Monday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Tuesday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Wednesday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Thursday 9am - 1pm, 3pm - 5pm phone
Friday 2pm - 5pm phone

Family Information Service

The FIS is run by Westminster City Council. They provide information and guidance on childcare, early education and other children's services within the City of Westminster.

You can obtain information on childcare and early years education on services that are registered by Ofsted (the official inspectors for schools). These include day nurseries, play facilities and childminders. They can advise you on the type of activities that don't need to be registered such as parent and toddler groups and drop-in sessions.

Under 14s Directory

The FIS produce the Under 14s Directory which lists the nurseries, play schools and other play and leisure facilities for children in Westminster who are under 14 years old. It is also a valuable resource for people interested in a career with children as it advertises jobs within this field.

Family Information Service

The FIS is run by Westminster City Council. They provide information and guidance on childcare, early education and other children's services within the City of Westminster.

You can obtain information on childcare and early years education on services that are registered by Ofsted (the official inspectors for schools). These include day nurseries, play facilities and childminders. They can advise you on the type of activities that don't need to be registered such as parent and toddler groups and drop-in sessions.

Under 14s Directory

The FIS produce the Under 14s Directory which lists the nurseries, play schools and other play and leisure facilities for children in Westminster who are under 14 years old. It is also a valuable resource for people interested in a career with children as it advertises jobs within this field.

Family play sessions

  • Telephone 020 7641 5865
  • Opening hours: Saturday and Sunday 10am-3pm

Wilberforce Primary School, Beethoven Street, W10 4LB

The school provides a space for the entire family to play freely. Booking is not required. The play sessions take place in the nursery gardens.

Family Therapist

The Family Therapist will help with a range of issues and will work directly with a child and family members.

First-Time Mums' Post-Natal Group

  • Telephone 020 7266 8729
  • Opening hours: Monday 2pm - 3pm

Woodfield Road Clinic W9 3XZ 

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Fisherton Street Estate Pre‑School

Community Centre, Selina House, Fisherton Estate, London NW8 8LP 

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Free Cyclist Training

Road Safety Unit, Westminster City Council, Ebury Bridge Centre, Sutherland Street, SW1.

This cycling programme is available to people who live, work or go to school in Westminster.

German YMCA & St James' Pre-School

  • Telephone 020 7724 8640
  • Website: www.german-ymca.org.uk
  • Fax: 020 7706 2870
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9:00am -12pm and 1:00pm -5:00pm

German YMCA, Lancaster Hall Hotel, 35 Craven Terrace, London W2 3EL

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Office hours are Monday to Friday 9am - 12 and 1 - 5pm. At these times our staff give advice and information. In emergencies, call 020 7723 9276 (24/7) to contact the Duty Manager of the Lancaster Hall Hotel.

Greenside Community Centre

 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR 

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There are a variety of activities at Greenside Community Centre. Also available are 5 community spaces to hire for parties, events, classes, meetings etc. Please call for more information.

Harrow Road Parents’ Forum

  • Telephone 020 7641 5804
The Parents’ Forum provides local parents with the chance to  discuss local services for children under five. It also enables parents  to get to know each other and make new friends. Parents get the  chance to choose the topic of interest and a speaker is provided to  inform parents of new developments in the area for their topic. A  free crèche is available.

Home Learning Worker (Kids)

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE

  

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Amongst the services that the Centre offers is a Home Learning Worker for children with special needs and their families/carers. The role of the worker is to develop the child's potential and skills and help them to achieve their goals.

HomeStart

  • Telephone 020 7724 7523

 St Paul's Church Centre, 5 Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ

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HomeStart are a well established and trusted family support organisation that offer free support, friendship and practical help to families with at least one child under five. Families are visited regularly in their own homes by trained volunteers who help parents going through difficult times. Please call them for more information or drop into St Paul's Church Centre where they are based.

HomeStart:

 St Paul's Church Centre, 3 Rossmore Road, NW1 6NJ

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HomeStart Afghan Women's Group

  • Telephone 020 7724 1345
  • Opening hours: The second and fourth Thursday of the month 10.30 am-12.30pm

 Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE

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The aim of the group is to empower women. It is an interactive group and children are in attendance. The women set the agenda when they meet and topics include housing and health issues. Guest speakers are invited to attend to advise group members on a particular topic. 

HomeStart Arabic Women's Group

  • Telephone 020 7724 1345
  • Opening hours: On the first and third Thursday of the month from 10am-1.30pm.

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, NW8 8DE.

This group is for Arabic speaking women with young children. The group allows time for socialising, discussions, support and getting information. Crêche facilities are available. 

HomeStart Family Group

 St Paul's Community Church, Upstairs Gallery, entrance on Broadley Terrace, NW1 6NJ.

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This is a weekly multi-ethnic group and advice is available on health and nutrition and parenting skills. Guest speakers are invited to attend to deliver specific advice. Housing issues are also discussed. 

IMPS

 Broadley Street Gardens, Broadley Street, NW8 8BN

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Integrated Nursery Centre

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/36
  • Fax: 020 7641 5417

The Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE

The Nursery Centre is a community school for children from 3 years upwards. Parents can apply for a nursery place when their child is two and application forms are available from the Centre. Nursery places are allocated according to Westminster City Council's school criteria. There are 60 nursery places, 20 full-time and 40 part-time.  Nursery places are normally allocated to children of families who have either a social need or medical need.  Places are normally free but a charge is applied if used outside of the normal school year. 

Integrated Nursery Centre

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/5436

 The Nursery Centre is a community school for children from 3 years upwards. Parents can apply for a nursery place when their child is two and application forms are available from the Centre. Nursery places are allocated according to Westminster City Council's school criteria. There are 60 nursery places, 20 full-time and 40 part-time.  Nursery places are normally allocated to children of families who have either a social need or medical need.  Places are normally free but a charge is applied if used outside of the normal school year. 

Interfaith Mentoring Project for Muslim Mothers

This programme has been set up to support mothers with children at Quintin Kynaston School. In conjunction with the school, the project seeks to befriend and mentor Muslim mothers who are often isolated and unable to help their children with school work. Through workshops and cultural activities, Muslim mothers will gain a better understanding of social structures and systems which will help them to participate more fully in their community as well as family life.

Lisson Green Estate Action

  • Telephone 020 7641 4150
  • Opening hours: Friday: 9:00am - 5:00pm.

 Greenside Community Centre, Lilestone Street, NW8 8T

This service offers support and advice to residents about community regeneration and major projects taking place on the estate.

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Lisson Green Nursery

  • Telephone 020 7402 8817

4 Lilestone Street, Lisson Green Estate, NW8 8SU

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Lisson Green Play Centre

  • Telephone 020 7724 3798

Bledlow Close, NW8

Little Sweethearts Montessori School

  • Telephone 020 7266 1616
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 8.55am - 4.15pm

St Saviours Church Hall Warwick Avenue W9 2PT 


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Access is for children from 2-5 years old. The school is based in the  lower ground floor of the church hall. 80 spaces available. Please contact the centre for costs. 

Lone Parents Employment Drop-In Service

  • Telephone 020 7641 5435/5436

Portman Early Childhood Centre, 12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE

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This service supports lone parents who want to get back to work as well as providing information about employment and training opportunities within the local area and borough. You do not need an appointment but you should phone the Centre to see when the advisor is available.

Luton Street Neighbourhood Nursery

  • Telephone 020 7724 7965

 Luton Street, NW8 8RL

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Maida Vale Parents’ Forum

  • Telephone 020 7328 9268
  • Opening hours: Every 6-8 weeks 9.45am-11.30am (during term time)
  St Augustine’s CE Primary School Kilburn Park Road NW6 5XA

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The Parents’ Forum provides local parents with the chance to  discuss local services for children under five. It also allows parents  to get to know each other and make new friends. Parents get the  chance to choose the topic of interest and a speaker is provided to  inform parents of new developments in the area of their topic. A  free crèche is available for the meeting. 

Marlborough Family Service

 38 Marlborough Place, NW8 0PJ.

A multi-disciplinary team of family and other therapists, social workers, psychologists and psychiatrists provide a variety of counselling services for families, children and adults. 

Mary Paterson Nursery School - Harrow Road Lead Setting

  • Telephone 020 7641 5804

13 Riverton Close W9 3DF 


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Marylebone Area Forum

Church Street ward is covered by the Marylebone Area Forum. Meetings are held three times a year and attendees have the opportunity to ask council officers questions on the issues that are of particular concern to them. The Council services represented cover Parking, Onoe Stop Setrvice, Benefits, Housing, Environment, Planning, Transport and Community Protection. Four workshops or consultation groups are held and attendees can participate in two workshops. There are many oppotunities to speak to council officers throughout the evening including the Questions and Answers sessions after the workshops and whilst having refreshment. The meetings are diverse and everyone who has concerns about their community is invited to attend.

Meanwhile Gardens Playhut

  • Telephone 020 8960 7894
  • Opening hours: Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 11.30 am - 5.30pm and Saturday 1.30pm-5.30pm

Elkstone Road W10 5BN

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A drop-in facility with indoor and outdoor play space and activities  including paddling pool and sand pit.

Moorhouse Pre-School

  • Telephone 020 7727 7483

Mickleton Lodge Brunel Estate Westbourne Park Road W2 5UB

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Mosiac Interfaith Women's Group

St Paul's Community Centre, 5 Rossmore Road NW1 6NJ

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The Group promotes community cohesion and religious harmony by increasing respect and understanding between different faiths and beliefs. St Paul's Community Centre operates a weekly drop-in group for women. Other projects include a woemn's group at The Westbourne Park Family Centre, a theatre project and a befriending project for isolated |Muslim women.

Newpin Family Centre:

  • Telephone 020 7724 6765

 Luton Street, NW8 8RL

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  Family Play Programme, includes arts and crafts, singing, outdoor play.

Nova New Opportunities

2 Acklam Road, London W10 5QZ 

Nova runs numeracy and literacy workshops, ESOL classes, CLAIT accredited computer skills courses (level 1) and offers advice and help into work. Most of the courses are pre-entry level courses that will develop your confidence and prepare you for further education.  Daily drop-in sessions are available so that you can discuss your requirements.   

New memberships started 1st April 2011: £10.00 membership for 12 weeks

Our Lady’s Parent and Toddler Group

  • Telephone 020 7286 6387
  • Opening hours: Open: Monday-Friday 9.15am-11.30am.

54 Lodge Road, NW8 8LA.

 This is a drop-in group for toddlers and their parents/carers, just turn up to a session.

PALS Patient Advice and Liaison Service

Westminster Primary Care Trust, Ferguson House, 15 Marylebone Road, NW1 5JD

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PALS is your link to Westminster PCT your local branch of the NHS. PALS is the customer services department of the PCT, providing information about local NHS health services. Listening to your concerns and helping to sort out your problems. However, PALS cannot give advice about health conditions. Please ring NHS Direct on 0845 46 47 if you need medical advice and are unable to attend a local health service. Interpreters are available to help you.

Parentline Plus:

 Charitable helpline providing support to anyone caring for children.

Park View Lodge Pre-School

  • Telephone 020 7289 6714
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 9.30am-12 noon, 12.45pm-3.15pm

Park View Lodge Senior Street W2 5TL

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Queen's Park Children’s Centre

  • Telephone 0207 641 5838

88 Bravington Road

W9 3AL 


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Queen's Park Creche Services

  • Telephone 020 8960 2479
  • Opening hours: Monday-Friday 10am-2pm

Queeen's Park Creche, Beethoven Centre, Third Avenue, London, W104JL


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Whatever your child needs, at the creche we can provide flexible programs in a caring, secure and stimulating environment which will prepare your child for nursery/school.

Queen’s Park Parents’ Forum

  • Telephone 0207 641 5838
The Parents’ Forum provides local parents with the chance to  discuss local services for children under five. It also enables parents  to get to know each other and make new friends. Parents get the  chance to choose the topic of interest and a speaker is provided to  inform parents of new developments in the area for their topic. A  free crèche is available.

Queen’s Park Drop-in Nursery

  • Telephone 020 7641 5838
  • Opening hours: Monday to Friday 9.30am-11.15am and 1pm - 2.45pm. (Except Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons)
Queen’s Park Children's Centre 88 Bravington Road W9 3AL

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Drop-in nursery for children aged 0-5 years. Parents must attend.

Rainbow Family Centre

Rainbow Family Centre, 11 Bravington Road, London W9 3AB 

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Drop in and creche service for 0-5 year olds.  Also a family service team for children with disabilities or adults with learning disabilities.


Room 2 Play

Greenside Community Centre, 24 Lilestone Street, NW8 8SR

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This is a drop-in group for toddlers and their parents or carers. There is no need to book, just turn up to a session 50p charge

Service Improvement Group

If you live in temporary accommodation you can have your say in the way the services you receive evolves by joining the Service Imaporvement Group. The meetings are held four times a year and issures that you are passionate about can be discussed. The meeting is usually timetabled but you will have the chance to air your views and get your questions answered about your housing situation. To become involved you must be a customer of the Housing Options Service.

Social Services

4 Frampton Street, London NW8 8LF

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Social Services help with a wide range of residents' needs. Please ring them for advice. They can help with issues such as feeling unsafe at home, if you know a child who is unsafe or has a physical or learning disability. Call the customer services number and they will put you in touch with the right team.

Storytime

Marylebone Children's Library, 109-117 Marylebone Place, London NW1 5PS.

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The weekly Storytime introduces reading skills to toddlers and increases their vocabulary. They are introduced to new experiences through books. 

Temporary Accomodation Service Improvement Group

Housing Options Service, 101 Orchardson Street, NW8 8EA

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For assistant in housing oprions, providing help and assistance for people threatened with homelessness or who are homeless. 

The Portman Early Childhood Centre

12-18 Salisbury Street, London NW8 8DE

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Westminster Adult Education Service provides a variety of courses at the Portman Early Childhood Centre. The classes include English language classes, computer courses for beginners and other vocational courses. Crèche facilities are provided for parents participating on the courses and must be booked in advance. The Centre has a settling-in policy to ensure that both parent and child get the most from the experience.

The Women's Day Centre

1-5 Cosway Street, Marylebone, London, NW1 5NR.

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This Centre is run by women for women in housing need.  it's for you if you are: in temporary or insecure accommodation, sleeping rough, feeling unsafe or unhappy where you're living now, feeling lonely or isolarted and want to meet other people or simply wanting a safe place where you can relax or talk in confidence to someone who wants to listen.

The staff and volunteers are committed to and believe in having a safe and caring space for all of the women who use the Day Centre.

Monday - Thursday morning: Rough sleepers drop-in, advice and classes and in the afternoon, general drop-in, classes and activities and on Friday mornings - Drop-in for Rough sleepers only.

Tiny Tots Sessions

Marylebone Children's Library, 109-117 Marylebone Road, London NW1 5PS

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Marylebone Library provides a safe place for children to play and learn with their parents. A craft activity is also included which can be taken home or displayed in the library. Refreshments are available.

Toy Library

  • Telephone 020 7727 6019
  • Opening hours: Tuesday and Wednesday 11am-1pm

Westbourne Park Family Centre,Westbourne Park Baptist Church, cnr Porchester Road and Westbourne Park Villas, W11

Access toys for pre-school children. Drop-in service, no appointment necessary.

Under 5 Sessions

  • Telephone 020 7641 1300
  • Opening hours: Wednesday and Friday at 10.30am - 11.30am
Queen’s Park Library, 666 Harrow Road,  London W10 4NE 

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These sessions are open to all children from birth to four years old.  They are designed to help children to develop their concentration, co-ordination and comprehension skills through the use of books, songs, finger rhymes, nursery rhymes and poetry. 

Warwick Day Nursery (1-5 years)

Cirencester Street,  London W2 5SR 

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Warwick Day Nursery is a purpose built building on ground floor level. Each of our 5 group rooms (including the under 2's room) look out onto the spacious garden. We have lots of extra space for small group work and for hosting special events. Our staff team has many years of experience working with young children.

Westbourne Children's Centre - Westbourne Lead Setting

  • Telephone 020 7641 4312
Senior Street W2 5TL 

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Westbourne Parents' Forum

  • Telephone 020 7641 4312

Westbourne Children's Centre, Senior Street, London W2 5TL 

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The Parents’ Forum provides local parents with the chance to discuss local services for children under five. It also allows parents to get to know each other and make friends. Parents get the chance to choose the topic of interest and a speaker is provided to inform parents of new developments in the area of their topic. A free crèche is available for the meeting. 

Westminster Befriend a Family

34 Buckingham Palace Road, London, SW1W 0RE

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Westminster Befriend a Family is a voluntary organisation that has been operating locally for 11 years and trains volunteers to become ‘family friends'.  A family friend can offer practical and emotional support, help by building confidence, help a family to find new pastimes, and encourage children's learning through play.  Parents also have the opportunity to meet other parents.

  • Telephone 020 7641 7560

 Support for families who are experiencing problems.

North Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service (NWDAS)

474 Harrow Road, W9 3RU

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The North Westminster Drug and Alcohol Service (NWDAS) is a local community project that offers a free and confidential service to residents of Westminster and their families who are affected by drug and alcohol problems.  We provide a range of support services from our base at 474 Harrow Road, including drop in and advice, counseling, group therapy, needle exchange and harm reduction services, substitute prescribing, support for families and carers, legal advice, criminal justice engagement, support with employment, training and education, access to mutual aid groups, alternative therapies, support with accessing to residential detox and rehab services and much more. We also offer Alcohol Anonymous (AA) and Narcotics Anonymous (NA) groups at various times (call us for details).

NWDAS is delivered by Westminster Drug Project (WDP) in partnership with CNWL and F66  

Westminster on the Web

We live in a 24 hour society with information available at the touch of a keystroke.  Westminster City Council contributes to the information highway with its own website. You can find out anything about your borough from the issues that your local councillors support to the City's regeneration plans. This is a great way to keep up to date with change.

Where can I go? What can I do?

Online directory of activities and services for 5-19 year olds.

Windmill Montessori Nursery School (2-5 years)

62 Shirland Road W9 3EH 


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