Toddlers & Babies

Welcome to Toddlers

For children aged 1-3yrs (walking to nursery age)

Our toddler group comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating refreshments for parents/carers and a healthy snack for the toddlers. We close with action songs/rhyme time and prayer. Children are also offered a craft activity to do during the session. A small fee of £12 per term is charged per family.

We meet on Wednesdays, Thursdays and Fridays 10:00am - 11:30am

Welcome to Babies

Our baby group offers a chance for parents/carers with babies, of any age until they are confidently walking, to meet and chat with others in a comfortable, supportive environment over a tea, coffee 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 meet on Mondays 10:30am - 11:30am

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).

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.

When do we meet?

Monday 28th April - Friday 2nd May - Baby and Toddler Groups Start of Term

Monday 26th - Friday 30th May - NO Groups meeting over the Hertfordshire Half Term

Monday 14th - Friday 18th July - Baby and Toddler Last Groups of Term

Dad’s Fun Mornings

These Saturday morning baby and toddler sessions are an opportunity for dads/carers and their child/ren to get to know other families in our community and have some fun with their little one!

Each session comprises of ‘free ’play time, incorporating a craft activity and refreshments with bacon sandwiches for the adults and a healthy snack for the children! 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 Dad’s Fun Morning. We meet in our ancillary building, ‘The Bridge’.

Older siblings that can cope with our toddler set up are most welcome.

Upcoming Events..

Sunday 11 May - Funday Sunday - 10-12pm @ St Andrew’s Church

Saturday 17 May - Dad’s Baby & Toddler Fun Morning - 10-12pm @ The Bridge

Saturday 7 June - Dad’s Baby & Toddler Fun Morning - 10-12pm @ The Bridge

Sunday 8 June - Funday Sunday - 10-12pm @ St Andrew’s Church

Saturday 5 July - Dad’s Baby & Toddler Fun Morning - 10-12pm @ The Bridge

Saturday 12 July - Chorleywood Village Day - 12-4pm

Sunday 13 July - Funday Sunday - 10-12pm @ St Andrew’s Church

Any questions?

For further information please contact Christine (Wednesday & Friday Toddler Leader), Alex (Thursday Toddler & Dad’s Fun Morning Leader) or Ruth (Babies & Dad’s Fun Morning Leader) via email at toddlers@st-andrews.org.uk

What parents say about our Toddler group…

  • "It is something to look forward to once a week. There is no stress and no-one judges what we do or say. We get a fantastic cup of tea"

  • "It has been an Oasis for me, thanks."

Meet the Team

  • Ruth Daborn

    Babies & Dad’s Fun Morning Leader

  • Alex Horlock

    Toddlers & Dad’s Fun Morning Leader

  • Christine Freeman

    Toddlers Group Leader