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Open Kindergarten 

Gilmerton Community Centre - Stay and play 

This informal group runs on Mondays and Wednesdays from 10.30 am to 12 pm and Fridays from 9.30 am to 11 am for children aged nought to five years and their carer. Hot drinks and snacks are provided, and if able a small donation is encouraged. Booking for the sessions opens each Monday at 2 pm, book via Gilmerton Community Centre Stay and Play Eventbrite. 

For more information contact gcctoddlers123@gmail.com

The Family Hub - Stay and play 

A free drop-in for children who are not yet in any early learning or childcare under three years of age and their parent/carer to connect and enjoy arts, crafts and sensory play. With tea and coffee provided. The group runs on Wednesdays from 10 am to 11.15 am during term time at 

For more information contact  

0739 467 8190 

Home Start - Stay and play  

A group for parents, carers and children aged nought to three years. Enjoy play, crafts, songs and stories. Self-referrals are welcome, although priority will be given to referrals from partner agencies. The group runs every Wednesday from 10.30 am to 12 pm during term time at 

For more information visit the Home Link Family Support website or contact 

admin@homestartedinburgh.org.uk 

Baby Senses

A free drop-in for children aged nought to 18 months and their parents/carers. Enjoy nursery rhymes, sensory play, stories and more. A space to connect with other parents and carers and access family support and money advice. The group runs every Monday from 11.30 am to 12.30 pm at

For more information contact 

0131 661 0890 

Messy Church at Liberton Kirk   

Activities for young families to enjoy together. All children aged nought to 11 years are welcome, sessions provide a fun time involving crafts, games and mess including songs, story, prayer drama and a meal together. No pre-booking is needed, but if you’re a child you’ll need to bring an adult, and if you’re an adult you’ll need to bring a child. There is no charge, but donations are welcome. Sessions run on the last Saturday of the month from 4 pm to 6 pm at 

For more information visit the Messy Church at Liberton Kirk website or contact  

0131 664 8264 

Peep Toddlers Learning Together sessions 

Sessions are run by Lifelong Learning for parents and carers and their babies and toddlers in South East Edinburgh. Peep sessions share simple ways of supporting your child’s learning and development in everyday life, whilst connecting with others. You can make a real difference by just talking, singing, sharing books and playing together. You and your child can make friends, have fun and share ideas. Toddler peep sessions for parents and children will run on Fridays from 9.30 am to 10.30 am at  

For more information contact  

Jacqui.1.bain@ea.edin.sch.uk  

07845 015 973