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

This is a playgroup for dads and male carers and their preschool children which runs on Sundays at 10 am at 6VT Youth café.
Book via the Eventbrite website.

For more information visit the Dads Rock website or contact

hello@dadsrock.org.uk

07807 498 709

Gaelic parent and toddler groups

These Gaelic parent and toddler groups are currently running at

• Mondays 9.15 to 11 am, Leith Community Centre. Must be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
• Tuesdays 9.15 to 11.30am, Bun-sgoil Toabh na Pairce. Must be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
• Wednesdays 9.45 to 11.30 am, Tollcross Community Centre. Must be booked in advance on Eventbrite.
• Fridays 9.15 to 11.00am, Bun-sgoil Toabh na Pairce. Must be booked in advance on Eventbrite.

For up-to-date news on sessions visit Croileagan Dhun Eideann on Facebook or Instagram @croileagandhuneideann 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 contact

0131 629 9546.

Richmond Tots baby and toddler group

This friendly group for babies and toddlers and their parents/carers has a large variety of toys for all ages and finishes with a lively song time! £1 per child per session, which includes a healthy snack. No pre-registration is necessary. The group runs on Wednesdays from 9.30 am to 11 am at

For more information visit the Richmond Tots website or contact Jennifer on

0131 661 6561 or 

07704 902295

jstark@churchofscotland.org.uk

Toddlers @ The Mission

This group runs on Mondays from 9.15 am to 11.15 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 contact Debbie at 07742575843 or Katy at 07709 899589

Sandy's Parent and Toddler Group

This group runs on Thursdays from 11 am to 1.30 pm, a £1 donation is welcomed. Sessions run at

sandyscommunitycentre@gmail.com

Wee Hope Baby and Toddler Group

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30 am- 11 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 9.45 am to 11.15 am 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 at 10 am to 11.30 am and 2 pm to 3.30 pm 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 at 9 am to 12 noon at

office@cramondkirk.org.uk

Holy Cross Church Hall Monday toddlers

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

Holy Cross Church Hall
Quality Street Davidson Mains
EH4 5BS.

For more information 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 contact

Samwynne@kirklistoncc.com.

Inverleith St Serfs Church toddler group

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

Inverleith St Serfs Church Hall
Clark Road
EH5 3BD. 

It is a drop-in group for mothers and carers of children under three.

For more information visit the Inverleith St Serf's website or contact Sandra Brady at

0131 315 4131

Kirkliston Community Centre toddler 0 to fours

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

Kirkliston Community Centre
Queensferry Road
EH29 9AP.

For more information visit the Kirkliston Community Centre Facebook page or contact

0131 333 4214.

Newhaven Church toddler group

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

Newhaven Church Hall
Newhaven Road
EH6 4ND.

To be added to the waiting list email

toddlers@n-c.org.uk.

St Thomas' toddler group -nought to three

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

For more information contact Hilary via the church office

0131 285 8782

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 

admin@ccchub.online

075580 659676

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 contact 

0131 667 4313.

Chalmers Church baby and toddler group

This group runs term time on Tuesdays from10 am to 11.15 am at

chatterbox@chalmerschurch.org. 

City Tots

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

Carrubbers
65 High Street
EH1 1SR

For more information visit the City Tots website.

Reid Memorial Hall Toddler Group 

This group runs on Wednesdays from 10 to 11.30 am at 

Kingstots baby and toddler group

This group runs term time on Tuesdays from 10 am to 11.30 am at Kings Church - Gilmore Place

104 Gilmore Pl,
EH3 9PL

For more information contact

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

 0131 664 2853

Gracemount Community Church Little Tots 

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

Bethany Christian Trust Baby and Toddler group 

This group offers crafts, stories, toys, refreshments, fun and support on Mondays from 9.30 am to 11.30 am at

For more information contact Rilza

07823 413 004 

rilzamontgomery@bethanychristiantrust.com

Morningside Parish Church Toddler Group

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

0131 447 6745

Barclay Bruntsfield Church Hall Babies and Toddlers

This group runs on Tuesdays from 10.00 am to 11.15 am.

Marchmont St. Giles babies to pre-schoolers

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30 am - 12 pm.

Parent and toddler groups in South West Edinburgh

Ratho Community Centre under fives group

This group runs between 10 am and 12 pm on Tuesday mornings at

Ratho Community Centre School Wynd
Ratho
EH28 8TT

Different activities are available during the session, including Bookbug.

For more information contact Ratho Community Centre

0131 333 1055

Patricia.Flynn@ea.Edin.sch.uk.

Parent and toddler group at Carrickvale Community Centre

This group runs on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9.30 am to 11.45 am at

Carrickvale Community Centre
Saughton Mains Street
EH11 3HH. 

For more information contact Shirley Macintosh on

Shirley.macintosh@ea.edin.sch.uk

0131 443 6971.

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 contact

susan.rogers2@ea.edin.sch.uk.

Polwarth Parish Church baby and toddler group

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

Polwarth Parish Church
36-38 Polwarth Terrace
EH11 1LU.

For more information contact

polwarthbabytoddler@gmail.com.

Hope City Church Toddler Group

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

For more information contact

info@hopecityedinburgh.org 

Baby and toddler group at St Brides Community Centre

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

St Brides Community Centre
10 Orwell Terrace
EH11 2DZ.

For more information contact

CLD-Stbrides@ea.edin.sch.uk

0131 346 1405

Holy Trinity Church Play Café 

This group runs for parents/ carers and toddlers on Mondays from 9.15 am to 11.00 am at 

For more information contact

churchoffice@holytrinitywesterhailes.org.uk

0131 442 3304

Gorgie Dalry Stenhouse Church Baby and toddler group 

This group runs for parents/ carers and babies and toddlers aged 3 and under on Wednesdays from 10.00 am to 11.30 am at 

For more information contact

youth@gdschurch.og.uk

Longstone Baby and Toddler Group 

The group runs on Tuesdays from 10 am to 11 am at 

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

Tea and Tots 

The group runs on Mondays from 12.30 to 2.00 pm at 

For more information contact

thomas@stenhousebaptist.co.uk

Oxgangs Neighbourhood Centre Parent and Toddler Group 

The group runs for parents/ carers and children nought to three years on Tuesdays from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm at 

For more information contact

0131 466 0678  

oxgangsneighbourhoodcentre@gmail.com

Pentland Community Centre Parent and toddler group

This group runs on Thursdays from 9.30 am to 10.45 am 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 9.30 am and 11.30 am 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 10.00am-to 11.30 am at 

For more information contact

07776348727