Toddlers & Babies Groups
Welcome to Toddlers
For children aged 1-3yrs (walking to nursery age)
Our toddler session comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating refreshments for Carers and a healthy snack for the Toddlers. We close with action songs/rhyme time and prayer. Children are offered a craft activity to do in the session or to take home. A small fee of £12 per term is charged per family. We currently meet during Hertfordshire term time only on:
Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am
Welcome to Babies
Our Baby Group offers a chance for Mums/Carers with babies, of any age until they are confidently walking, to meet and chat with others in a comfortable, supportive environment over a Coffee/Tea and cake. Each session finishes with a few action rhymes and a short prayer. A small fee of £12 per term is charged per family. We currently meet during Hertfordshire term times only on:
Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am
If you would like further information please contact Ruth (Baby Group Leader) at toddlers@st-andrews.org.uk OR you can apply by clicking the registration form below.e.
How to apply for Toddlers and Babies
If you wish to apply for TODDLERS or BABIES please click on the “Registration Form” button below. (NB This needs to be submitted by a parent or legal guardian.)
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Where do we meet?
All groups meet in our ancillary building, ‘The Bridge’.
Parking is available in the main church car park. Wheelchair or buggy access is via the ramped walkway leading from the car park, (at the top of the drive) to the lower door adjacent to Quickley Lane.
New Spring Term Dates 2024
Baby group starts back Monday 8th January
End: Monday 18th March 2024
Toddler group starts back: Wed 10th, Thurs 11th and Fri 12th January
End: Wednesday 20th, 21st & 22nd March 2024
NOT meeting over half term - 21st, 22nd & 23rd February
Toddlers Easter Service
Our Toddlers Easter Service with crafts will be held on:
Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 10am
The service will be followed by hot cross buns and refreshments in the church lounge area.
Any questions?
For further information please contact Christine (Wednesday & Friday Toddler Leader) or Alex (Thursday Toddler Leader and Dad’s morning), or Ruth (Babies Leader) via email at toddlers@st-andrews.org.uk
Dads’ Fun Mornings
For Dads & Grandads. These Saturday morning toddler sessions are an opportunity for Dads and/or Grandads and their Toddler/s who currently attend one of St Andrew’s midweek Toddlers and Babies Group to get to know other families and see what their Toddler gets up to during the week!
Each session comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating a craft activity and refreshments of bacon sandwiches for Dads and a healthy snack for the Toddlers. The session closes with a song and action rhyme time, incorporating a story and finishing with a prayer. There is no fee and no need to book for the Dad’s Toddler morning. We meet in our ancillary building, ‘The Bridge’.
Older siblings that can cope with our toddler set up are most welcome.
Our next Dads’ fun mornings are:
Saturday 11th May
Saturday 8th June
Toddlers Easter Service 2024
Our Toddlers Easter Service with crafts will be held on:
Wednesday 27th March 2024 at 10am
The service will be followed by hot cross buns and refreshments in the church lounge area.
Meet the Team
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Ruth Daborn
Babies Group Leader
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Alex Horlock
Toddlers & Families Leader
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Christine Freeman
Toddlers Group Leader
What parents say about our Toddler group…