Young Parents
Care to Learn
If you are under 20 and want to go back into education after becoming a young parent, then this organization may help pay for your childcare as you study.
Tel: 0800 121 8989 (Monday to Friday 8.30am-5.00pm) or visit the website for more information (link at bottom of page).
Children's Centres
Kingston’s Children's Centres provide a range of services for children under 5 yrs and their families. The range of children's services can include:
- child and family health services
- information for families and carers
- childcare and early education
- support for children with special needs
- outreach to families in need
- family support
- adult education classes with crèche facilities
- helping parents find training and employment
Each Children’s Centre runs different services, it’s worth popping into a few to see what’s on offer, for example, to see whether they run a young parents stay and play group, a dads group, or even a course for parents with a crèche.
| Children's Centre | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| North Kingston | Latchmere Road, Kingston KT2 5TT | 020 8547 0187 |
| Kingston Town | Villiers Road, Kingston KT1 3AR | 020 8481 0640 |
| Kingston Hill | Alexandra Infant School, Kingston KT2 6SE | 020 8546 7176 |
| Norbiton | The Mount, New Malden KT3 3RZ | 020 8949 6065 |
| New Malden | Burlington Road, New Malden KT3 4LR | 020 8336 1561 |
| Subiton | Alpha Road, Surbiton KT5 8RS | 020 8547 6242 / 020 8390 2555 |
| Surbiton Town | Surbiton YMCA, KT6 4NG | 020 8547 6242 |
| Tolworth | Tolworth Infant & Nursery School, Surbiton KT6 7SA | 020 8399 4231 |
| Old Malden | Malden Manor Primary, KT3 5PF | 020 8241 0837 / 020 8337 9620 |
| Chessington | Buckland Road, Chessington KT9 1JE | 020 8408 8927 |
| West Chessington | Lovelace Primary School, Chessington KT9 2RN | 020 8397 3265 |
| Also see... | |
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Thursday parent and toddler group at Kingsnympton CentreThursdays 9am-12pmAges 0-5 accompanied by parent(s) View Kingsnympton Centre on a map |
Kingston Fathers
Kingston Fathers is a group that runs a number of different events and activities throughout the year to give opportunities for dads and their children to spend quality time together. Events include a monthly stay and play (called “Who Let the Dads Out?”), football/cricket sessions with Fulham Football Club, roller skating parties, outings, camping weekends and much more.
We can also chat with you about what it’s like being a young dad, what support is available, what to expect and discuss anything regarding being a parent.
So if…
- you are you a dad?
- a child looks to you as their dad?
- you are about to become a dad?
- you want to be the best dad you can be?
- you want to know what support is available to dads?
- you want to meet other dads?
- you want to attend a parenting course for dads?
- you want to have fun with your child?
Then please contact Kingston Fathers for more information:
Neil Beckett
neil@KingstonFathers.co.uk
020 8547 6282
07917 550 485
Families Information Service
This is part of Kingston Council and they can give information on stay and play groups and also special events. You can phone/email them for information on childcare providers (including teenage parent friendly childminders), playgroups, holiday play and activity schemes and details of advice sessions.
Tel: 020 8547 6582
Email: fis@rbk.kingston.gov.uk
Twitter: @kingstonFIS
Facebook: Kingston Families Information Service
Related Documents:
- Guide for Young Mums and Dads
PDF with information and advice for young mums and dads.
Related External Links:
- Care to Learn
Get your childcare costs covered while you learn. - Kingston Fathers
Are you a young father? Meet other dads and find support and advice about being a parent.
