The ABC Toddler group runs at the Ascot Baptist Church (corner of New Road and King Edward's Road), North Ascot, from 1.30 -3pm on Wednesday, afternoons. On offer are the usual range of activities for young children, with refreshments for parents and carers.

Art Junction offers art andcraftfor pre school children, accompanied by an adult,  at the Charlotte Pratt Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield, near Ascot, on Thursdays

New members welcome to drop in at  Mrs Birchmore's Mother and Toddler Group, which meets  at the Ascot Jubilee Pavilion, Goaters Road, North Ascot, 12.45 – 2.45pm on Mondays, term-time only. It’s an opportunity for the children to play and costs £3 per adult, regardless of numbers of children. Refreshments available.

For information about the Ascot district National Childbirth Trust, e-mail  This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it  The group has meetings at he CMI in Sunningdale on a Monday morning, as well as an annual social event, a breastfeeding cafe on a Thursday afternoon in St.Michael's Church Hall, Sunninghill and many other events, offering advice and support, for parents with babies, toddler s and pre-school children.

A  Bookstart Rhymetimes for babies from birth onwards, runs at ,Ascot Durning Library, on Wednesdays at 2.15pm. This fun 30 minute session is for under 3's and features rhymes and songs to share.  You will also be able to pick up your free Bookstart pack and talk to our children’s specialist about reading books with your child. These sessions are free and  held every 4 weeks,  there is no need to book, just turn up and join in the fun.Call Ascot Durning Library on 01344 630140 or go to for more details.

Bounce and Rhyme, are free music sessions for babies and toddlers, at Ascot Heath Library (Fernbank Road) on the first  Thursday of the month from 2 -2.30pm. 

Breastfeeding mums, at any stage of their child's development, will be welcome at the Breastfeeding Cafe, at St.Michaels Church Hall, (next to St.Michaels Chuch, Church Lane, Sunninghill), 2 -3pm on Thursday. For more information visit www.nct.org.uk

Charters Leisure Centre, Charters Road, Sunningdale, runs exciting, Cheeky Charlies  birthday parties for children. Mention AscotMatters and you might get a discount! Call 01344 628686 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Calling all Ascot childminders, old and new! You will be very welcome to join the toddler group for childminders which meets at the, North Ascot Community Centre, Fernbank Road, North Ascot,  9.30am -11.30am on Wednesday and Thursdays. Activities include a babies matters game, ride on toys and art and craft. For more information, contact Lucy on 01344 882125.

Holy Trinity Church (Church Road, Sunningdale) runs a creche for the under 3s, during the morning service, in the Church, at 11am. There is also Bubbles for the 4 -5 year-olds, where the children sing, dance, read a Bible story and make exciting craft. For more information call James Gwyn- Thomas on 07988 66 36 70.

Coworth-Flexlands’ Nursery and Foundation Stage has been ranked “outstanding” – the top grade – by Ofsted following its recent inspection.  The Early Years department underwent a rigorous school Ofsted inspection and was judged on a range of categories. These categories included overall effectiveness of the school, achievement and standards, quality of provision, teaching and learning, curriculum and other activities, guidance and support, organisation, leadership and management.  The verdict in each case was “outstanding.” The report found that the children at Coworth-Flexlands “relish their school day.  They are relaxed, happy and demonstrate an excellent attitude towards learning.”The School’s Head of Pre-Pre, Sue Nelson, said, “I am thrilled that the hard work and dedication of the teachers and support staff has been recognised. If you need any further details, please contact 01276 855707 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

The Fernbank Road Parent and Toddler Group meets at the North Ascot Community Centre in Fernbank Road, on Fridays from 10 -11.30am, term time only. Entry costs £1.30 for a carer and one child.

First Steps, the service for little ones, suitable for children from new born babies to pre school age, and their parents or carers, is now on the third Friday of each month at St. Martin's Church, Church Road, Chavey Down, from 10-11.30am . For more information visit www.winkfieldandcranbourne.org.uk

The new Forest Care Day Nursery is at Heatherwood Hopsital and can be contacted on 01344 877533.

 GEMS  meets  weekly at Holy Trinity Church, Church Road, Sunningdale, on Wednesdays, offering a simple service for pre-school children , their parents and carers, from 2-3pm. Visit 

The Heidi Jo Swim School run at the Licensed Victuallers School, London Road, Ascot.  Adults and children of all ages and abilities are welcome. All teachers are ASA - qualified and follow ASA swimming levels programme. Class sizes are small with 1 -1 helpers in the water. Specially - qualified teachers for children and adults with special needs. Free trial lesson.  Summer crash courses  in August 2010. Call Helen on 07738 090139 or e-mail This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Holy Trinity Church , Church Road, Sunningdale runs Bubbles, a fun group for the four to five year olds , during the 11am Sunday morning service. There is a creche for the under threes. Bubbles offers singing, dancing, reading bible stories, and exciting craft. For more information contact James Gwyn- Thomas on 07988 66 36 70.

Some spaces are available at JoJingles for babies on Tuesdays and Thursdays and 1-2 years/2-3 years on Wednesdays and Fridays – all classes at Carnation Hall, Chavey Down Road, Winkfield  Row.   

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Kindermusik music and movement classes for children 0-18 months and 18 months - 4 years, take place on Tuesdays at the Cordes Hall, High Street, Sunninghill.  They include a range of instruments, dances, pretend play, and music from around the world, all backed up by years of research into music and child development.  Call Mich now for a free trial session! Kindermusik with Mich - 01932 565 504, or visit

La Petite Ecole - Fun French for 3-5 year olds, Fridays 12.30-1.30pm at South Ascot Church Hall, Church Road, South Ascot. Fun French for 5-11 year olds, Mondays at CMI Building, Church Road, Sunningdale.
Learning through craft, song, and art. For more information, please call Bev Worthington on 01344 624563 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

Mums and Tots Workshop  (Tiny Tots and Toddlers) is based in Chapmans Yard off Sunninghill High Street. For full details visit www.mumsandtots.co.uk

Music Explorers for three to five year olds, run 40 minute sessions on Mondays from 1.30pm at the Martins Heron and Warren Community Centre, near Ascot. For more information, call 01344 890234

Music With Mummy, a lively approach to music, for 0 -3 year olds is at the CMI, Church Road, Sunningdale, 9.30am - 12.30pm on Mondays and Wednesdays. Call Caroline on  01753 850772

The North Ascot Toddler Group meets on Monday and Wednesday, from 10am -11.30am, at King Edward's Hall, King Edward's Road, North Ascot. Activities include climbing frame, new toys, books and professionally made tea. new members very welcome. Contact Lucy on 01344 882125 .

Honey Dearsley offers phonics, writing & numeracy tuition. She has been a Montessori Educator for over 13 years, a class teacher, deputy head and lecturer, and has a wide range of experience with children aged 2 - 12 years, offers individual tuition  for children aged 4 - 8years, who would benefit from one-to-one guidance and encouragement in the areas of phonics, handwriting and numeracy. She  uses both Montessori materials and familiar resources used in most schools.  To find out more, call Honey Dearsley BA(Hons) Montessori Nursery Foundation &and Elementary Diploma 0-9 years, on 01344 301972 or e-mail:
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The Planet Ga Ga Playgroup, for those aged 6 months to three years and their carers, meets at the South Ascot Church Hall on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 11am -1pm. Music, dance, educational activities, art, craft, tea and coffee.

Play Music is a fun way for young children to have fun while acquiring the basics of music, in the Ascot area. Visit 

Rendezvous at the CMI ( Church Road, SUnningdale) is the hub of the local community, particulalry mothers and toddlers, offering great refreshments (teas, coffees, locally-made cakes and light lunches) after one of the many classes and courses which are held at the CMI. There are also occasional stalls offering goods such as pickles and preserves, Love Linzee Jewellery, books Cancer Research, RNLI and a Free-Cycle Board ( an opportunity to find a new home for your unwanted goods or to find that elusive item for yourself!. Opening hours are Monday to Thursday 9am - 4p.30pm and Fridays 9am - 1pm. For more details, call Amelia, Anne or Sandra on 01344 297250.  Visit

Signing for Fun - learning signing to communicate with your child before they can talk, is at the CMI, Church Road, Sunningdale SL5 0NJ, at 2.15pm on Fridays. For more information call 01252 640828 or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it    Visit www.signing4fun.co.uk

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South Ascot Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning (term time) from 9.15-11.15am in All Souls Church Hall, Church Road, South Ascot. All carers welcome - parents and childminders. Dedicated baby area, varied toddler toys, a craft activity every week, puzzles and a singing session. Come and join in the fun and friendly chat. or call 01344 628961 for more information. Cost £1.50 per family, including refreshments.

The South Ascot Children's Centre organises two Stay and Play Sessions : Mondays 1.30pm-3.00pm at All Saints Church Hall, London Rd, Ascot for little ones 0-3yrs.

Fridays 9.30am-11.00am at South Ascot Church Hall, Church Road for children 0-5yrs.

For more information visit www.southascotchildrenscentre.co.uk

Sunningdale Baptist Church (in the High Street, (old Sunningdale village)  has a Baby & Toddler group which meets on Tuesdays, 10 - 11.30am.  There's a home corner, puzzles, creative play, music, dance, all with a relaxing cup of coffee. Call 01344 291494 or 01344 876904.

New for three and four year olds! - Three Four Time at the CMI building Church Road, Sunningdale, SL5 0NJ at 9.25am on Wednesdays. Three Four Time is the perfect follow on from Music With Mummy. For more information contact Caroline on 01753 850772.  Village Venues

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Tums2Totsis a group for pregnant mums and mums with babies and toddlers, in the creche in Holy Trinity Church, Sunningdale, on MOnday mornings, organised by Ascot District NCT. 

For more information visit www.holytrinitysunningdale.co.uk

The Health Visitors'  Well Baby Clinic, run by the local NHS in North Ascot,  has moved from ,Green Meadows doctors' surgery, and is now  at the pavilion in the Jubilee Recreation Ground, off Goaters Road, off Fernbank Road, North Ascot, on Wednesdays from 10 am - 12 noon.