Derbyshire Directory
Your guide to thrive with an under 5
Looking for activities to do with your under 5 in Derbyshire?
We have put together some great ideas of local Derbyshire businesses, charities and organisations that may interest you.
Gloworm Festival
Welcome to the home of the Gloworm Festival, a wonderful family event set in the beautifully green Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottinghamshire. The Gloworm Festival …
Puddle Ducks
We run swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers and children in Ashbourne, Burbage, Burton On Trent, Castle Donington, Chesterfield, Derby, Hinckley & Littleover. Baby and infant …
SoccerstarsUK
SoccerstarsUK – Football Coaching Specialists. Our aim is to provide ALL children with the ultimate football experience, to provide both boys and girls, with the …
Danceworks Unlimited
Danceworks Unlimited is a theatre dance school in Derby, based at our custom dance studio at Edmund Hall, Spondon. Offering Ballet, Tap, Disco, Acro, Cheerleading, …
Sense of Calm
Here at Sense of Calm we offer a fun & engaging range of baby and toddler classes in Derby, designed to support your child’s early …
Little Lullabies Play Therapy
At Little Lullabies, we offer personalised play therapy for children in a cozy summer-house within a peaceful home environment. Play therapy helps children navigate and …
The Play Village
The magical new children’s role play centre in Ashbourne, Derbyshire that will bring young imaginations to life through a high level of quality role play …
Maze 52
Welcome to Maze 52, Derbyshire’s Maize Maze and family day out! Explore Maize Maze heaven with Pick Your Own Flowers, games and so much more! …
Gloworm Festival
Welcome to the home of the Gloworm Festival, a wonderful family event set in the beautifully green Holme Pierrepont Country Park, Nottinghamshire. The Gloworm Festival …
Derby Family Hub
Derby Family Hub is here to help you find the right support at the right time for you and your family. We offer a range …
LullaBaby Derby South and Burton
LullaBaby is a programme of baby and toddler development classes, designed to educate, stimulate and promote your baby’s development in a fun, friendly and supportive …
Pumpkin Plots
We are a family run PYO farm based near Hilton, Etwall and Egginton. We open around August for PYO Sunflowers and PYO Pumpkins in October. …
MamaBabyBliss Derby
We are passionate about supporting and celebrating the journey of motherhood, with pregnancy yoga, baby massage, baby and toddler yoga, birth preparation and Daddy workshops: …
Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory is the original baby development class and is running in your area now! Suitable for babies from birth to 13 months our classes …
Lichfield Maize Maze, Sunflowers & Pumpkins
Lichfield Maize Maze, Sunflowers & Pumpkins Come and visit us this summer on our beautiful family farm in Lichfield! Explore our a-maiz-ing Maize Maze and …
Clip ‘n’ Climb Derby
Clip ‘n’ Climb Derby – a fantastic, safe fun way to keep fit and interact with others. 19 bright and colorful climbing walls await… are …
St Peters Quarter BID
St Peters Quarter BID St Peters Quarter is a Business Improvement District (BID) in Derby. We deliver events and support the collaboration of businesses working …
Derby Cathedral Quarter
Derby Cathedral Quarter is a destination of choice with independent shops, great places to eat and drink & exciting leisure & cultural venues. Contact details …
Sporting Communities
Sporting Communities are community and social development specialists. We listen to the needs of communities and then offer a myriad of services to best support …
Little Nippers Toddler group
We are a Church based toddler group for Parents/Carers and their babies and children (up to 4yrs), Meeting at St Alkmunds Church Kedleston Road. Weds …
Sallie's Tots
Sallie’s Tots parent and toddler groupp We are a Salvation Army for parents and carers and children from 0 up to and including 4 years …
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park offers a great range of exciting activities to keep you and your family active. Moorways Water Park is, perhaps, …
Deda
Déda is a Centre for Dance, Movement and Creativity based in the heart of the cathedral quarter in Derby. Déda has four studios, a 124 …
Beat Feet Academy of Dance
Beat Feet Academy of Dance uses a fun & unique teaching approach that allows pupils to excel via creative acitivity. Caring tuition from 9 months …
First Stage Dance & Theatre Academy
Established in June 1996, First Stage is one of Derby’s leading Dance and Theatre Academies. Following the ISTD and LAMDA syllabi, we offer a wide …
Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre is the UK’s leading professional producing and learning theatre who create original shows, collaborate with people in their community, support theatre makers, train higher …
Etwall Baby & Toddler Group
Etwall Baby and Toddler Group runs every Wednesday and Friday from 10-12 at Etwall Scout Hut. It’s £3 for over 1’s , £1.50 for under …
Wiggle, Shake and Make Ltd
Wiggle Shake & Make is a weekly parent and toddler group based at The Rainbow Room, Hillside, Castle Donington. We sing, socialise, craft and read …
Studio 86 Dance School
Studio 86 is a professional dance studio, hosted in the heart of Derby, and teaches an extensive range of dance techniques and styles from cheerleading …
TiddleKicks
Tiddlekicks are football coaching sessions specifically designed for babies, toddlers and pre-school suitable for children aged from 6 months to 5 years, with sessions running right throughout Derbyshire. Unlike …
Spondon Parent and Toddler Group
We meet at Spondon Village Hall on a Thursday Morning at 9.15 am till 11.15 am, during term time. Our age range is 0 to …
TinyTalk Baby Signing
Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak, at an Award-Winning TinyTalk Baby Signing class. Website: www.tinytalk.co.uk TinyTalk South Derby and Ashby-de-la-Zouch – …
Hero Town
Hero Town is an indoor play village designed especially for little ones up to 8 years of age. Children can freely explore the many different …
Titchy Town
Titchy Town is an indoor play village designed especially for little ones up to 8 years of age. Children can freely explore the many different …
Derby LIVE
Derby LIVE is part of Derby City Council. We present and produce an excellent and diverse programme of live performances, events and festivals. We are …
Moo Music
Moo Music is a much loved group for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with their grown ups. Moo Music is the perfect class for siblings, with …
Puddle Ducks
We run swimming lessons for babies, pre-schoolers and children in Ashbourne, Burbage, Burton On Trent, Castle Donington, Chesterfield, Derby, Hinckley & Littleover. Baby and infant …
Littleover Methodist Church
A Christian Church in Littleover Derby with activities throughout the week for all ages and worship services on Sundays. Email: office@lmclife.org.uk Telephone: 01332 365045 Website: …
Derbyshire Toy Library
Derbyshire Toy Libraries (DTL) exists to support children’s development through the extension of play opportunities; to provide a place for parents and carers to meet; …
Bright Star Sports
Pre-school, multi-sports coaching for 2.5 – 5 year olds (Monday, Oakwood and Friday mornings, Spondon). Children are provided with an opportunity to experience a wide …
Dancing Digits
Dancing Digits is a revolutionary learning programme for young children. Step into the world of learning with Dancing Digits! Our award-winning dance classes spark a …
Boogie Woogie Babes
Music Movement & Action songs for babies toddlers & preschool. The class format of rhyme rhythm & repetition to encourage little ones development socialise & …
Aston on Trent Primary School
Aston on Trent Primary School We are a school at the heart of the village which prides itself in creating a happy, caring, family atmosphere …
Sale and Davys playgroup
A small and friendly playgroup offering full or half day sessions for 2-4-year olds. Funding available for all eligible. At Sale and Davys playgroup, we …
Little Lullabies Play Therapy
At Little Lullabies, we offer personalised play therapy for children in a cozy summer-house within a peaceful home environment. Play therapy helps children navigate and …
Derby's Families Information Service
Families Information Service The Families Information Service provides free, impartial information and advice to families about childcare and other services that support families. Their Family …
Wellbeing Wise Derby
Independent Wellbeing &SEND Advisor – offeriuspnp,otrg guidance &training We offer advice for families managing mental health concerns for children and young people with SEND. Support …
Aston on Trent Primary School
Aston on Trent Primary School We are a school at the heart of the village which prides itself in creating a happy, caring, family atmosphere …
Lavender Blue Sleep Consulting
Lavender Blue Sleep Consulting offers award winning, responsive sleep training to exhausted parents. They are also the founders of the Certificate in Responsive Sleep Training, for …
Derby Museums
With three fantastic museums to enjoy in the heart of Derby – the Museum and Art Gallery, the Museum of Making and Pickford’s House – …
The Village Pre-School Little Eaton
The Village Pre-School is a friendly and caring Pre-School that has been established for 25 years. Based at St Peter’s Park, Little Eaton, we promote …
Sale and Davys playgroup
A small and friendly playgroup offering full or half day sessions for 2-4-year olds. Funding available for all eligible. At Sale and Davys playgroup, we …
Derby's SEND Local Offer
What is the Local Offer? The Local Offer is a searchable website providing information, advice and support and in the City a Facebook page too. …
St Wystan’s
St Wystan’s is an independent day school for boys and girls aged 4 to 11, situated in the heart of Repton. The School prides itself …
Derby Theatre
Derby Theatre is the UK’s leading professional producing and learning theatre who create original shows, collaborate with people in their community, support theatre makers, train higher …
Breadsall Pre-School
A small, fun and friendly pre-school in the heart of Breadsall Village, providing childcare for 2, 3 and 4 year olds. Both funded and non-funded …
Willington Preschool
At Willington Preschool we strive to create a fun and exciting environment for all children to learn and develop to the achieve the very best …
Derby Forest School
Derby Forest School was set up to provide children and young people in and around Derby regular opportunities to experience the outdoors and develop a …
TinyTalk Baby Signing
Learn to communicate with your baby before they can speak, at an Award-Winning TinyTalk Baby Signing class. Website: www.tinytalk.co.uk TinyTalk South Derby and Ashby-de-la-Zouch – …
Ashgate & Central Nursery
Teacher led nursery school with extended day and year round provision. Regular activities: Stay and Play at Ashgate Nursery on Tuesdays 9.30am – 11.00am and …
Kip McGrath Education Centres
Kip McGrath Education Centres in Derbyshire have been established since 2005. Over the past 17 years, we have successfully provided professional English and Maths tuition to thousands …
Aston on Trent Tots
We are a volunteer, non for-profit group in Aston on Trent. We run term time, twice weekly. Tuesday 9.30-11.30 at Recreation in Aston Wednesday 1.30-3.00 …
Dancing Digits
Dancing Digits is a revolutionary learning programme for young children. Step into the world of learning with Dancing Digits! Our award-winning dance classes spark a …
Footprints Conductive Education Centre
Nottingham based charity which provides Conductive Education and transforms the lives of children with mobility and communication difficulties. Footprints empowers families with disabled children to …
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Our helpline is open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and is …
Derby Museums
With three fantastic museums to enjoy in the heart of Derby – the Museum and Art Gallery, the Museum of Making and Pickford’s House – …
Footprints Conductive Education Centre
Nottingham based charity which provides Conductive Education and transforms the lives of children with mobility and communication difficulties. Footprints empowers families with disabled children to …
Derby's SEND Local Offer
What is the Local Offer? The Local Offer is a searchable website providing information, advice and support and in the City a Facebook page too. …
The Breastfeeding Network
Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire offers support to anyone giving breastmilk: whether that’s exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing or combi-feeding. All of our support is FREE and is …
Sporting Communities
Sporting Communities are community and social development specialists. We listen to the needs of communities and then offer a myriad of services to best support …
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Our helpline is open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and is …
Connected Perinatal Support
We have Bump to Baby groups suitable during pregnancy and up to approx 6months – these are FREE. Monday 10-11.30 Becket Children’s Centre. Tuesday 10-11.30 …
Maternity and Neonatal Voices
Derbyshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices (DMNV) is an independent multi-disciplinary advisory and action forum for maternity and neonatal services within the Derbyshire and Chesterfield areas …
Bridge the Gap
Bridge the Gap is a not-for-profit community interest company based in Derby. We are a specialist emotional education service; we work closely with schools within …
The Olive Branch Toy Shop
The Olive Branch is an independent toy shop selling traditional wooden toys, books, games puzzles and contemporary gifts for babies and children. Website: www.the-olive-branch.co.uk Telephone: …
Ivy Rose
Ivy Rose. A range of fun, modern and ethically created garments for babies and children. Be bright, be bold, stand out and stand up for …
Layla and Josh
Made with love, Layla and Josh offer bold, bright and beautiful children’s clothing. Handmade here in Derbyshire by a mum of two, the business was …
Nap Time Illustration
After graduating from Loughborough University with a BA in illustration. Laura spent time freelancing in the worldwide greetings industry before starting her own business. Working …
The Olive Branch Toy Shop
The Olive Branch is an independent toy shop selling traditional wooden toys, books, games puzzles and contemporary gifts for babies and children. Website: www.the-olive-branch.co.uk Telephone: …
Mini Minding Events
We specialise in bespoke childcare for all events. Taking the stress away on your big day! We cover all events and our services include wedding …
The Play Village
The magical new children’s role play centre in Ashbourne, Derbyshire that will bring young imaginations to life through a high level of quality role play …
Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory is the original baby development class and is running in your area now! Suitable for babies from birth to 13 months our classes …
Clip ‘n’ Climb Derby
Clip ‘n’ Climb Derby – a fantastic, safe fun way to keep fit and interact with others. 19 bright and colorful climbing walls await… are …
Mini Minding Events
We specialise in bespoke childcare for all events. Taking the stress away on your big day! We cover all events and our services include wedding …
Moorways Sports Village & Water Park
Moorways Sports Village and Water Park offers a great range of exciting activities to keep you and your family active. Moorways Water Park is, perhaps, …
Deda
Déda is a Centre for Dance, Movement and Creativity based in the heart of the cathedral quarter in Derby. Déda has four studios, a 124 …
Nap Time Illustration
After graduating from Loughborough University with a BA in illustration. Laura spent time freelancing in the worldwide greetings industry before starting her own business. Working …
Moo Music
Moo Music is a much loved group for babies, toddlers and preschoolers, with their grown ups. Moo Music is the perfect class for siblings, with …
Derbyshire Toy Library
Derbyshire Toy Libraries (DTL) exists to support children’s development through the extension of play opportunities; to provide a place for parents and carers to meet; …
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Our helpline is open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and is …
The Peaceful Peaks Parenting Company
The Peaceful Peaks Parenting Company At The PPP Co, we specialize in nurturing new and expectant families with our comprehensive range of classes: Pregnancy Yoga- …
Lavender Blue Sleep Consulting
Lavender Blue Sleep Consulting offers award winning, responsive sleep training to exhausted parents. They are also the founders of the Certificate in Responsive Sleep Training, for …
Derby Family Hub
Derby Family Hub is here to help you find the right support at the right time for you and your family. We offer a range …
MamaBabyBliss Derby
We are passionate about supporting and celebrating the journey of motherhood, with pregnancy yoga, baby massage, baby and toddler yoga, birth preparation and Daddy workshops: …
The Breastfeeding Network
Breastfeeding Network Derbyshire offers support to anyone giving breastmilk: whether that’s exclusively breastfeeding, chestfeeding, expressing or combi-feeding. All of our support is FREE and is …
The Miscarriage Association
The Miscarriage Association offers support and information to anyone affected by miscarriage, ectopic pregnancy or molar pregnancy. Our helpline is open Monday-Friday, 9am-4pm and is …
Connected Perinatal Support
We have Bump to Baby groups suitable during pregnancy and up to approx 6months – these are FREE. Monday 10-11.30 Becket Children’s Centre. Tuesday 10-11.30 …
Mackney Photography
Welcome to Mackney Photography, an award winning, family run boutique studio based in the beautiful English Heritage site of Darley Abbey Mills, Derby. Whether it’s …
Mummy Matters Hypnobirthing
Group HypnoBirthing® courses running Sunday mornings 9:30am-12pm at the Lecture Hall in Ockbrook DE72 3RJ. The courses run in 5 week blocks, on consecutive Sundays and the …
Maternity and Neonatal Voices
Derbyshire Maternity and Neonatal Voices (DMNV) is an independent multi-disciplinary advisory and action forum for maternity and neonatal services within the Derbyshire and Chesterfield areas …
CB Fitness and Pilates
Chloe is a Clinical Pilates Instructor, Personal Trainer and GP exercise referral specialist. Join her for personalised exercise sessions to help you through both the …