Any suggestions for activities for 1yr old Post Reply

[georgina1975]

Anyone out there got any great suggestions/recommendations for classes in Clapham area. Baby is just turning 1yr. Also...finding it tricky to find any local, good soft-play venues. Thanks!!

[nicoleblonde]

Some classes I would recommend in Clapham for a one year old are:
- Glitterbugs (really fab art class run by a lady named Annie)
- Tumbletots
- Tin Pan Annie
- Monkey Music

There aren't many soft play centres in Clapham. There is a soft play area inside Latchmere Leisure Centre or there is a play cafe called The Bees Knees inside the Battersea Arts Centre. For a bigger soft play centre you would need to go to It's a Kids Thing in Earlsfield or Gambado in Chelsea.

Hope that's helpful

[georgina1975]

thanks very much!

[anootka]

Have you been to Gambado Chelsea?
They do a Free toddler activity every morning throughout the weekdays at 11, my boys favourite is Petit Chef - cooking for toddlers, and they are starting a music class on Tuesdays from next week I think, they also do a disco, arts and crafts and story time, plus there's a under 2s zone plus an imagination station.
In the mornings all the big children (4and up) are in school so the little ones have a place all to themselves

[Samalawl]

There is a tinytots group in battersea that is lovely, it's free, tea coffee, biscuits and snacks are provided and the children love it! I took my boy for 3 years before he started school! It's in a church called Ridley Hall on Silverthorne road

[georgina1975]

Thanks - have been to Gambados once...just wish it was more local!
Thanks - will certainly try the place on Silverthorne. Hadn't heard of that one x

[Le Club Creche]

please check out our website and updated schedule www.clubcreche.co.uk
My name is Mel and I own and run Club Creche. we have fun activities high end flexible childcare and great parents coming in regularly. May be a little far for you but you are of course welcome.
we have been open for just over a year and as well as being a local mother of three i am also a Chiltern trained NNEB.
All good wishes Mel

[georgina1975]

Thank you Mel. It looks amazing - but a bit too far for me sadly! Open one in Clapham please!!

[Le Club Creche]

Bless you for your kind words! have our Ofsted inspection this week! am planning to spread out to other areas in the future. But in the meantime if you find yourself in our neck of the woods at all you are welcome to drop in.
Have a great week Mel

[Thecraftytroll]

The new Clapham leisure centre has soft play every weekday - check out their website. There is also the Kids Zone at the National Army Museum on Royal Hospital Road just across Chelsea Bridge

[bubbaboo groups]

Hi there,

You might also be interested in coming to the Babbling Bubbas classes I am running at Sammy Duder for 8-16mths. The sessions are fun, interactive and support language development and communication. They are running on Friday mornings this term 10.45-11.30 and you can register to come to the free trial session during the first week on 17th January. Please see the website www.bubbaboogroups.com or email me at bubbaboogroups@gmail.com for further details.

[chal4oye]

They do a Free toddler activity every morning throughout the weekdays at 11, my boys favourite is Petit Chef - cooking for toddlers, and they are starting a music class on Tuesdays from next week I think, they also do a disco, arts and crafts and story time, plus there's a under 2s zone plus an imagination station.
In the mornings all the big children (4and up) are in school so the little ones have a place all to themselves

[AussieMem]

Hello!

I have been working as a nanny in this area for the last 5 years & you've been given some great names & activities already, but I thought I'd add that Bertie & Boo's in Balham High Street have an Adventure Island cafe, opposite the Polish church. Their original coffee shop is still going strong on the corner of Ramsden Road & is very child friendly, but their newer premises includes a soft play area, regularly sheduled story times, & other activities plus some other groups hire the room at the back for their classes... it's easily accessible (I usually walk for the excersize) via train (Balham Station or Balham Underground) & their prices are very reasonable... during term times there are just toddlers & young ones & they have a baby play area which is free... I've often met other nannies & mothers there for a cuppa & a catch up while our wee charges play very happily...

Also, my personal preference for music is Tin Pan Annie! They have several locations in the area & I have regularly attended classes by both Gareth & Susy & they are brilliant! Different classes are geared for different age groups but it's very inclusive & lots of fun for both children & adults!

There are plenty of great play groups but of course they fill up quickly in an area like this - most churches in the area run them, so if you live closer to one or another check out their notice board of website - I have attended both the Methodst Church in Kyrle Road & the Trinity Church playgroups & they are excellent & well run. (Methdist is just off Broomwood Road & the Trinity Church is on Trinity Road near the sports ground & the intersection of Trinity & Bellvue Roads) - both are close to G1 bus stops...

Hope these ideas help... Good luck! I hope you find some activities which are fun for both you & your child!

[AussieMem]

Forgot to add a big thumbs up for It's a Kid's Thing in Earlesfield, but also recommend you phone first as they do a lot of birthday parties & are closed to the general public during these times... the staff are excellent, though & it's easily accessible via the train as it's around the corner from Earlesfield Station on Magdalen Road.

[georgina1975]

Thank you for all your great suggestions. Really appreciate it!