Support for families

A chance to meet other parents and carers and to have fun with your child. Groups are usually run by parent committees and may have a small charge. Some groups only run during term time.

Dads Rock playgroup

These are playgroups for dads and male carers and their children (aged 0-5yrs) which run on Saturdays and Sundays at 10 am at   

For more information and to book visit the Dads Rock website email hello@dadsrock.org.uk or call 0780 749 8709 

Gaelic parent and toddler groups

These Gaelic parent and toddler groups are currently running at

• Mondays 9.15 to 11 am, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Must be booked in advance on Tollcross Cròileagan Mondays Eventbrite.

• Mondays 12.45 to 2.30 pm, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pàirce. Must be booked in advance on Leith Cròileagan Mondays - Afternoon Eventbrite.

• Tuesdays 9.15 to 11.30am, Bun-sgoil Taobh na Pairce. Must be booked in advance on Leith Cròileagan Tuesdays Eventbrite.

• Wednesdays 9.45 to 11.30 am, Tollcross Community Centre. Must be booked in advance on Tollcross Cròileagan Wednesdays Eventbrite.

For up-to-date news on sessions visit the Croileagan Dhun Eideann Facebook, Croileagan Dhun Eidean Instagram, or email 

edinburghcroileagan@gmail.com

Parent and toddler groups in North East Edinburgh

The Venchie parent and toddler group

This group runs on Wednesdays from 9.15 am to 11.15 am at

The Venchie
61 Niddrie Mains Terrace
EH16 4NX

There is a cost of £1 which includes snacks.

For more information cakk 0131 629 9546.

Richmond Tots

This group runs on Wednesdays from 9:30-11am at

Toddlers @ The Mission

This group runs Mondays from 9.45 am to 11.45 am during term time. Participants can enjoy lots of fun free play time, stories, songs, snacks and a cuppa for carers. A 50p donation is welcome. The group runs at  

For more information call 0774 257 5843 or 07709 899589.

Sandy's Parent and Toddler Group

This group runs on Mondays and Thursdays from 11 am to 1.30 pm. Attending is free; however, a snack is optional for a cost of £1.50. Filled rolls are available for adults for a cost of £1.00 Sessions run at

Wee Hope Baby and Toddler Group

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30-11.00 am during term time. Families can enjoy Bible stories, songs and a snack. The group runs at  

St Margaret’s parent and toddler group

This group runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10am to 11.15am at 

St Margaret Episcopal Church
170 Easter Road
Leith
EH7 5QE

Pre-booking is required by emailing stmegspandtgroup@gmail.com  or visiting the St Margaret’s parent and toddler group website.

St Paul’s and St George’s Church babies and toddlers

This group runs on Thursdays from 10am to 11.30am and 2pm to 3.30pm at

St Paul’s and St George’s Church
46 York Place
EH1 3JW

A £2 donation is welcome. Register to attend at the St Paul’s and St George’s Church website.

Duddingston Kirk Toddlers  

This parent and toddler group runs for babies and children up to the age of three with their parents, grandparents and carers for play and chat on Wednesdays (term time) from 9.15 am to 11.15 am.  Sessions cost £1 per family per week which includes drinks, healthy snacks and biscuits. No need to book just come along to

For more information visit the Duddingston Kirk Toddlers Facebook page.

Parent and toddler groups in North West Edinburgh

Cramond Kirk Toddler group

This group runs on Tuesdays from 9.30am to 11.30am at

Holy Cross Church Hall Toddlers

This toddler group runs on Fridays from 9.30am to 11.30am at

Holy Cross Church Hall
Quality Street Davidson Mains
EH4 5BS

For more information visit the Holy Cross Church Facebook page or email holycrosstoddlers@gmail.com.

KCC babies and toddlers

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 11.15 am at

Kirkliston Community Church Hall
70 Main Street
Kirkliston
EH29 9AB

Please bring a snack for your child. Booking is required each week on the KCC Babies and Toddlers Facebook page.

For more information email samwynne@kirklistoncc.com.

Inverleith St Serfs Church toddler group

This drop-in group for parents and carers of children under runs on Wednesdays from 10 am to 12 noon at

Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall
Clark Road
EH5 3BD

For more information visit the Inverleith St Serf's website or call Sandra Brady at 0131 467 7185 

Kirkliston Community Centre toddler 0 to fours

This group runs on Mondays at 9.30am to 11.30 am at

Kirkliston Community Centre
Queensferry Road
EH29 9AP

For more information visit the Kirkliston Community Centre Facebook page or call 0131 333 4214.

Newhaven Church toddler group

This group runs on Tuesdays at 10 am to 12 noon at

To be added to the waiting list email toddlers@n-c.org.uk.

St Thomas' Parent and Toddlers group - nought to three

This group runs on Tuesdays from 10am to 11.30am at

For more information call Hilary via the church office 0131 285 8782 or email churchoffice@saintthomas.org.uk

Corstorphine Community Centre Baby and toddler group   

For parents and their babies from birth until 2 years, the group runs on Mondays from 10 am to 11.30 am at 

Parent and toddler groups in South East Edinburgh

Salvation Army Little Gems toddler group

This group runs on Mondays from 10 am to 12 pm during term time at

The Salvation Army
1 East Adam Street
EH8 9TF

The £1 cost includes snacks and drinks.

For more information call 0131 667 4313.

Chalmers Church baby and toddler group

The Chatterbox baby and toddler group is for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents or carers. Sessions run on Tuesdays during term time from 10am to 11.15 am at 

City Tots

This group runs term time on Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30am during term time at Carrubbers Christian Centre. Enter via the café on Chalmers Street next to

For more information visit the City Tots website.

Reid Memorial Hall Toddler Group 

This group runs on Wednesdays from 10am to 11.30am at 

Kingstots baby and toddler group

Kingstots is free for the first visit and £1.00 per family thereafter. The group runs term time on Tuesdays from 10 am to 11.30 am at 

Kings Church 
104 Gilmore Place 
EH3 9PL 
 
For more information email office@kingschurchedinburgh.org or call 0131 629 6119 

Greenbank Baby and Toddler group

This group runs term time on Thursdays and Fridays from 9.45 am to 11.15 am during term time. The group is suitable for 0 to three years costs £2 and runs at 

Firniehill Church Little Button’s Playgroup 

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30am to 11am, 50p is charged for refreshments. The group runs at

Gracemount Community Church Little Tots 

This group runs on Mondays from 9.30am to 11am at

Morningside Parish Church Baby and Toddler Group

This group runs on Mondays from 10 am to 11.30 am at Morningside Paris church

Barclay Viewforth Church Hall Toddlers

Marchmont St. Giles babies to pre-schoolers

This group runs on Thursdays from 10am to 12pm.

Parent and toddler groups in South West Edinburgh

Ratho Community Centre under fives group

This group offers different activities including Bookbug during these sessions and runs between 10am and 12pm on Tuesday mornings at

Ratho Community Centre School Wynd
Ratho
EH28 8TT

For more information contact Ratho Community Centre call 0131 333 1055 or email Patricia.Flynn@ea.Edin.sch.uk

Parent and tots group at Clovenstone Community Centre

This group runs on Fridays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am, at

Clovenstone Community Centre
54 Clovenstone Centre
EH14 3EY

For more information email susan.rogers2@ea.edin.sch.uk.

Polwarth Parish Church baby and toddler group

This group is run on Mondays from 9.30am to 11am. Families are asked to pay a £1 donation each week for hall hire. Hot drinks and biscuits are also available for a donation of £1. The group runs at

Polwarth Parish Church
36-38 Polwarth Terrace
EH11 1LU

For more information visit the Polwarth Parish Church baby and toddler group Facebook page.

Hope City Church Toddler Group

This group runs on Wednesdays between 10.30am and 12pm during term time. All parents, carers and their preschool children are welcome. The group runs at

For more information email info@hopecityedinburgh.org 

Baby and toddler group at St Brides Community Centre

The group costs £1 per family, and hot drinks and a snack for children are included. The group runs on Fridays between 9.30am and 11.30am at 

St Brides Community Centre
10 Orwell Terrace
EH11 2DZ

For more information email CLD-Stbrides@ea.edin.sch.uk or call 0131 346 1405

Holy Trinity Church Play Café 

This group runs for parents/ carers and toddlers on Mondays from 9.30am to 11am at 

For more information email churchoffice@holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk or call 0131 442 3304

Longstone Baby and Toddler Group 

The group runs on Tuesdays from 10am to 11am. There is a charge of £3 per session. No booking is required, just drop in at 

For more information visit the Longstone baby and toddler group Facebook page.

Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre Parent and Toddler Group 

The group runs for parents/ carers and children nought to three years on Tuesdays from 10am to 12pm at 

For more information contact call 0131 466 0678 email oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre@gmail.com

Parent and toddler group 

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.15am to 10.50am at 

For more information contact karen.1.robertson@ea.edin.sch.uk 

Nether Currie Parents, baby and toddler group 

This group runs on Fridays from 9.30am and 11.30am at 

For more information visit the Nether Currie Baby and Toddler Group Facebook page.

Currie Community Church Parent, baby and toddler group 

This group runs on Mondays from 10am to 11.30 am at  

For more information contact  0777 634 8727.