The Family Information Service gives free, up-to-date, impartial advice on childcare (including childminders), baby/toddler groups, playgroups and day care nurseries. For further information telephone: 01243 777807 or click on the following link to visit West Sussex County Council's Family Information service.  

Baby, Toddler and Pre-School Groups in Burgess Hill
The list below gives information on some of the local groups and activities available in Burgess Hill for pre-school age children. Click on the coloured links below to see activities for a particular week day or scroll to view the full diary. If you have a group which could be added to this list please email webmaster@burgesshill.gov.uk or telephone 01444 247726.

Every care has been taken in preparing this information, but you are advised to check the details with the organisations concerned to avoid any possible disappointment. Please note activities may be subject to last minute change / cancellation by the organiser.

Messy Mondays - the Triangle Leisure Centre Creche
Messy, tactile play including sand, water, paint, gardening, sticking, chalk & other messy activities! These sessions will run from 9.30am - 12.30pm (Creche opens from 9am - 1pm). Term time only, please wear old clothes! Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Well Baby Clinic - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
9.30am - 11.30am. No charge and no need to book. For more information please telephone the centre on 01444 255480.

Speech & Language Drop In - the Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road
9.30am - 11.30am, not every week, please ring 01444 255493 to check dates.

Talking Tots - the Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road
A weekly pre-school communication class for little ones aged 12 months - 5 years. Each session lasts 45 minutes and is full of games, rhymes and activities, all with the aim of promoting communication skills and social confidence whilst learning skills such as listening, turntaking, sharing, peer bonding, etc.

Classes run at the Sidney West Children & Family Centre on Monday mornings and Friday mornings at the Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, please contact Karen Matson to book. Telephone: 07767 242833, Email: karen@talkingtots.info, Website: www.talkingtots.info/midsussexandwealden

Okey Cokey Mother and Toddler Group - All Saints United Reformed Church, Junction Road
10am - 11.30am, £1 per child, per morning including a drink and biscuit. For more information please telephone 01444 241063.

Breastfeeding Support Group - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
10am - 12 noon, no charge and no need to book. Advice and support for mums and their babies. For more information please telephone 01444 255480.

Noah's Ark Toddler Group - Kings Church, Martlets Hall, Civic Way
10.30am - 11.30am, the group aims to create a safe environment, which supports parents and carers whilst giving lots of opportunities for children to have fun.  Come and enjoy:
•    great coffee and cakes
•    a friendly and supportive group
•    a wide range of toys, craft activities, puppets and singing
•    a snack for your child
•    regular social activities
The group runs in term-time only and though there is no admission fee, we suggest a contribution of £1 per adult and £1 per child. Refreshments are included. For more information please telephone 01444 244215. 

St Andrew's Sunbeams Parent/Carer Baby & Toddler Group - St Andrews Church, Rider Hall, Cants Lane
1.15pm - 2.45pm. For more information please telephone 01444 232023 or visit www.standrews-burgesshill.org.uk.

Toy Library & Drop-in Play Session - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
1.30pm - 3pm. After a one-off fee to join, there is no charge to borrow one toy per child. No need to book and you are welcome to stop and play with your child. For more information please telephone 01444 255480.

Kindermusik - Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road
1.45pm - 2.30pm, Imagine That! class for ages 3 - 4.5 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Karen Hollebon School of Dance for ages 3+ - Cyprus Hall, Cyprus Road
2:15pm - 2:45pm and 2.45pm - 3.15pm: Under 5’s Ballet. Classes run in term time only. For more information and to book please telephone 01444 246861 or 07920 111449 or visit http://khschoolofdance.com.

Bounce & Roll - the Triangle Leisure Centre
An activity session for the under 5s. Trampoline, bouncy castle, mini-gym, trikes and toys. Parental supervision required. Tuesdays 9.45-10.30am and 10.45-11.30am* (*term time only). Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

NCT Bumps, Babes & Toddlers Group - Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road
10am – 11:30am. Not every week, please telephone 01444 255493 to check dates. £1.50 per family to include drink and biscuit. For more information on the NCT please telephone 0844 243 6209.

Stay & Play - Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road
10am - 11.30am, not on every week. Craft and Play Activities, £1 per child. To book and check dates please telephone 01444 255493. 

Toddler Swim - the Triangle Leisure Centre
Fun sessions with a qualified instructor to get your little one used to the water. Tuesday 9.30 – 10.00am and 10.00 – 10.30am. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Kindermusik - West End Farm Pavilion, The Brooks
9.45am - 10.25am and 10.40 - 11.20am, there is the Village class for 0-18 months and the Our Time class for 18 months - 3 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Speech & Language Drop In - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
1pm - 3pm. For anyone with concerns about their pre-school child's speech and/or language development. No charge but please do ring ahead as the group does not meet every week. For more information please telephone 01444 255480.

What About Me (WAM) - Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road
1pm - 3pm, not on every week. A support group for parents and carers of children with autism/ADHD. Children under 5 welcome. To book and check dates please telephone 01444 255493. 

Twins Club - the Triangle Leisure Centre
An activity session for pre-school aged children, twins, triplets and more if you’ve got them! Bouncy castle, soft play, bikes and trikes, colouring, books, toys and face painting. Tuesdays 1.30pm – 3.00pm. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Kindermusik - Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road
1.45pm - 2.30pm, Imagine That! class for ages 3 - 4.5 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Bumps & Babes - Manor Field School, Junction Road
9am - 11am, term time only. Please call 01444 255493 for more information.

Tiny Tots - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
9.30am - 11am. Term time only. Please call 01444 255480 for more information. 

Paint & Play - the Triangle Leisure Centre
An activity session for the under 5s. Painting and colouring, trikes and toys, bouncy castle, trampette, soft play and face painting. Parental supervision required. Wednesday 10.00-11.30am. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Toddler Swim - the Triangle Leisure Centre
Fun sessions with a qualified instructor to get your little one used to the water. Wednesday 10.00 – 10.30am. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Kindermusik - West End Farm Pavilion, The Brooks
9.45am - 10.25am and 10.40 - 11.20am, there is the Village class for 0-18 months and the Our Time class for 18 months - 3 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Get Crafty - the Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road
9.30am - 12noon. A group for parents to learn crafts and get some 'me' time. Creche provided for under 5s. For more information please telephone 01444 255493.

Toy Library - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
11am - 1pm. After a one off fee it is free to borrow one toy per child. For more information please telephone 01444 255480.

Early Parenting Group - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
1pm - 2pm. No charge. A group for new parents and their babies. For more information and to book please telephone Anita Chamberlain, Burgess Hill Clinic, on 01444 248901.

Burgess Hill and District Toy Library - Sheddingdean Community Centre
Open every Wednesday afternoon from 2 - 4pm, including half term and school holidays (except August). Come, borrow and play with a huge collection of toys, join in craft activities and enjoy refreshments. If you would like more information please contact Liz Allen, telephone: 01444 245793. Membership is £5 per family for a year and the stay & play craft sessions cost £1 per family.

Kindermusik - Burgess Hill Methodist Church, London Road
1.45pm - 2.30pm, Imagine That! class for ages 3 - 4.5 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

JK Mini Movers for ages 3.5-5 years, Park Centre, 60 Park Road
3.00pm - 3.45pm, Laugh and play. For the little ones who cannot stop performing! The class is infused with creativity and the children will learn aspects of dance, singing and acting through role play. For more information and to book your free taster class contact Kim on 07504 059640 or visit www.jktheatrearts.co.uk

Bounce & Roll - the Triangle Leisure Centre
An activity session for the under 5s. Trampoline, bouncy castle, mini-gym, trikes and toys. Parental supervision required. Fridays 9.45-10.30 and 10.45-11.30am * (*term time only). Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Explore! Baby & Toddler Group, MSCC Centre, 180 Leylands Road
A parent/carer & child group aiming to help children explore the senses. Runs every Friday in term time 10am - 11.30am. Admission donation: £1 (50p per additional sibling. Refreshments included. For more information please call 01444 232596 or visit www.msccentre.org.

NCT Fumbles Music Group - West End Meadows Pavilion, The Brooks and the Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road (the group alternates between venues).
10:30am – 11:30am. Fun music sessions for babies and toddlers, supporting Mid Sussex NCT. £3.00 per family to include tea/coffee and biscuit. For information please telephone 0844 243 6209.

Childminders Support Group - The Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road
9.30am - 11.30am, no charge and no need to book. For more information please telephone 01444 255493.

Talking Tots - The Gattons Childrens Centre, Royal George Road
A weekly pre-school communication class for little ones aged 12 months - 5 years. Each session lasts 45 minutes and is full of games, rhymes and activities, all with the aim of promoting communication skills and social confidence whilst learning skills such as listening, turntaking, sharing, peer bonding, etc.

Classes run at the Sidney West Children & Family Centre on Monday mornings and Friday mornings at the Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road, please contact Karen Matson for more information. Telephone: 07767 242833, Email: karen@talkingtots.info, Website: www.talkingtots.info/midsussexandwealden

Teddy Tots - St Edwards Church, Royal George Road
Between 10am - 11.30am, for ages 0 - 5 years although older children are welcome in the holidays. Price is 50p for the first child and 25p for each additional child. For more information please telephone 01444 241300.

Kindermusik - The Sidney West Centre, Leylands Road
1.45pm - 2.30pm, Imagine That! class for ages 3 - 4.5 years. Kindermusik uses music to encourage early learning and creativity in children from birth through to 7 years of age. Music is the means, not the goal. The goal is a more alive, creative, and able child. For more information please telephone 07505 021453 or visit www.kindermusikbyjan.co.uk

Toy Library - The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road
1pm - 3pm. After a one off fee it is free to borrow one toy per child. For more information please telephone 01444 255480.

Little Kickers - Park Centre, 60 Park Road, St John's Park
Approved football training for children from 18 months - 7 years. Classes run from 9.15am - 10am and 10.15am - 11am with the option to do Little Kicks (18-27 months), Junior Kickers (2-3½ years) or Mighty Kickers (3½ - 5 years). For more information please telephone 020 8432 0982 or 01293 226201, email: pbanister@littlekickers.co.uk or visit www.littlekickers.co.uk

Tots & Pops - the Triangle Leisure Centre
An activity session for dads and their under 7s. Bouncy castle, soft play, bikes and trikes, colouring books, toys and face painting. Saturdays 2.00pm – 3.30pm, this session does not run every week please visit the Triangle website to find out more. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

Other Groups, Courses and Local Centres

Antics Softplay Centre - the Triangle Leisure Centre
For under 8s (maximum height 4’10”). An exciting world of adventure and creative soft play with a special area for under 3s.

Based on three levels with something different on each one, the ground floor includes ocean ball ponds, interactive sounds and a farmyard activity floor. Padded stairs lead to the second floor with train track, tunnel, dizzy roundabout, rollers and bash bags. A rope bridge leads up to the mega slide all the way back to the ground floor ball pond.

Toddler time sessions are available during West Sussex County Council holidays between 10.00-11.00am, Monday-Friday for the under 5s. Antics is also available for children’s parties. Exclusive use is subject to availability. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.

CJ's / MS Leisure Soft Play Centre - Braybon Business Park, Consort Way
For ages 1 - 12 years, for more information please visit www.msleisure.com or telephone 01444 235914.

Drusilla Duffill Theatre School - Grove Lodge, Oakwood Road
Ballet, Jazz, Tap and classical dance / theatre. For ages 3 and over. Classes for pre-schoolers are 30 minutes in length. Telephone 01444 232672 or visit www.drusilladuffilltheatreschool.co.uk.

The Gattons Children & Family Centre, Royal George Road is a place children and families can go to for help and advice for a range of services. This includes integrated care and education for children under 5 years, family support and outreach to parents, child and family health services, a base for childminders and links to Jobcentre Plus. For more information please telephone 01444 255480 or email paloma.king@westsussex.org.uk.  

Mid Sussex & Horsham Portage provides a home visiting educational service for pre-school children with additional support needs and their families. For further information telephone 01444 243150 or visit their website www.portage.org.uk 

Mini Maths
MiniMaths makes maths fun. The classes are an hour of fun and learning for children aged 1-4 years. Rhymes, stories, puppets, games, activities, songs and crafts. For more information visit www.minimaths.co.uk, telephone 01444 236965, or email minimaths@btinternet.com.

The Sidney West Children & Family Centre, Leylands Road is a place children and families can go to for help and advice for a range of services. This includes integrated care and education for children under 5 years, family support and outreach to parents, child and family health services, a base for childminders and links to Jobcentre Plus. For more information please telephone 01444 255493 or email paloma.king@westsussex.org.uk.  

Toddler Gymnastics - the Triangle Leisure Centre
Basic gymnastics movements in a fun class, without parental help. Courses throughout the year. Telephone 01444 876000 or visit the Triangle website for more details.