THIS CHAPTER is set out according to age, starting with child-minding through to activities for teenagers. Entertainment aimed specifically at under-sixteens is included.
15.1 CHILDMINDERS
Ensure that your childminder is registered with a local authority.
Camden Social Services Childminder's Register 916 6660.
Westminster Social Services Childminder's Register 641 2245.
Soho Family Centre St. James's Residences, 23 Brewer Street W1. 439 1578.
The Centre offers two large playrooms. Childminders are welcome to use the facilities and to get to know local mothers. Playgroups Mon, Tue, & Wed 3-5pm.
15.2 NURSERY CLASSES
Collingham Gardens Nursery Henrietta Mews, off Handel Street, WC1. 837 3423.
Coram Community Nursery 41 Brunswick Square, WC1. 813 0527. (6 months to 5 years).
Coram Fields Nursery 93 Guildford Street, WC1. 833 0198.
St Alban's Primary School (C of E) Baldwin's Gardens, EC1. 242 8585.
St Joseph's Primary School (RC) Macklin Street. 242 7712.
St Leonard's Nursery School 41 Brunswick Square, WC1. 837 1039.
15.3 DAY NURSERIES AND PLAYGROUPS
Information on daycare facilities:
Camden social services daycare for under-fives 284 4372.
Camden under-five playgroups 911 1687.
Westminster social services daycare for under-fives 641 2245.
Westminster under-five playgroups 641 2245.
Westminster Children's Society Archer Street Nursery, 18 Charing Cross Road. 439 8257.
Two to five years, Mon-Fri 8.30am-5.30pm.
BBC World Nursery 25 Macklin Street. 831 9776
Bengali Cultural Association Dryburgh Hall, Alderney Street, SW1. 828 3360.Under-fives.
City Lit 16 Stukeley Street. 831 4084. Mon-Fri 10.00-5.00pm.
Chandos Children's Learning Centre 47 Dudley Court, 36 Endell Street. 836 6574. Private nursery for three months to five years. Mon-Fri, 8.45am-5.45pm.
Fleet Street Nursery Wesley House, 4 Wild Court. 831 9179. Workplace nursery for children six months to five years.
Covent Garden Community Centre 46 Earlham Street. 240 0443. Pre-school playgroup for two to five years. Mon-Fri 9.15am-12.15pm.
All Souls Clubhouse 141 Cleveland Street, W1. 387 1360. Playgroup, Tue & Thurs, 10am-12noon.
Coram Under-Fives Club Coram Fields, Guilford Street, WC1. 837 6138.
Holborn Community Centre Bedford House, 35 Emerald Street, WC1. 405 2379. Under-five gym and messy play sessions.
Fitzrovia Children's Centre 52 Whitfield Street, W1. 436 2293.
Soho Family Centre St. James's Residences, 23 Brewer Street, W1. 439 1578. Mother, baby and toddler groups. Drop-in facilities, toy library and exercise, cookery and language classes.
Tiny Tots Club c/o Swiss Church, Endell Street. 831 5666.
15.4 SPECIAL NEED PLAYGROUPS
Disabilities Play Team Crowndale Centre, Eversholt Street NW1. 860 1521.
Kids Camden Family Centre 125/133 Camden High Street, NW1. 482 0033.
15.5 AFTER SCHOOL AND YOUTH CLUBS
Information on after-school clubs:
Camden 911 1687.
Westminster 224 0268.
St Clement Danes Play Centre Drury Lane (Mon-Fri 3.30-5.30pm). 836 3787.
St Joseph's School Macklin Street, 242 7712.
Coram Fields Guildford Street, WC1. 837 6138. Playground (no dogs or unaccompanied adults)
Westminster City Council youth card scheme entitles young people (18-23 years) to reduced charges at Council leisure facilities. Application forms from libraries and the One Stop at City Hall or telephone the Youth Office, 224 0268.
YOUTH GROUPS
1a Centre 1a Rosebery Avenue, EC1. 278 3393.
Bengali Cultural Association Dryburgh Hall, Alderney Street, SW1. 828 3360.
Centre Charles Peguy 16 Leicester Square, 437 8339. Tue-Sun 5pm-10pm.
Centrepoint Central Office, 5th Floor, 140a Gloucester Mansions, Cambridge Circus. 379 3466.
Chinese Community Centre Youth Club 2nd Floor, 44 Gerrard Street, W1. 439 3822.
Covent Garden Community Centre Earlham Street, Tues & Thurs 6-9pm. 240 0443.
15.6 ENTERTAINMENT
Alternative Arts Smithfield Market, 287 0907.
Street entertainment and other events throughout the year including The Punch & Judy May Fayre at St Paul's Churchyard, a Kid's Festival in June, a Clown Convention in September and outdoor Christmas shows.
Covent Garden Piazza 836 9136.
Street entertainment throughout the year in the Covent Garden Piazza, phone for details.
Great Days Out 222 8070.
Every summer London Weekend Television, in association with On Line Leisure and Kidsline, produces a summer season of fun activities in London.
Jubilee Hall Recreation Centre Central Market Square. 836 2799. Mon & Fri 6pm-11pm, Tue-Thurs 6pm-10pm, Sat & Sun 10am-5pm.
Molecule Theatre of Science 12 Mercer Street. 379 5045. Performances at the Bloomsbury Theatre for
children (7-11 years). Shows cover science and are curriculum based.
Museum of Mankind 6 Burlington Gardens, W1. 437 2224. Workshops and film shows during school holidays.
The National Gallery Trafalgar Square. 389 1744. Talks and guided tours, quizzes and
treasure hunts. Pre-booking usually necessary.
Phoenix Garden New Compton Street. 379 3187. Annual Bonfire & Fireworks Party, nature trails, working parties.
Sports/Gym Holborn Community Centre Under 5s, Bedford House, 35 Emerald Street. 405 2390.
15.7 GENERAL INFORMATION
Camden Council Youth Service 388 2011.
Westminster City Council Youth Service 3-4 Picton Place, W1. 224 0268.
National Childminding Association 8 Mason's Hill, Bromley, Kent. 0181 464 6164.
National organisation for registering childminders.
Inner London Pre-School Playgroup Association 314-316 Vauxhall Bridge Road, SW1. 828 1401.
Child Accident Prevention Trust 4th Floor, Clerks Court, 18-20 Farringdon Lane EC1. 608 3828. Leaflets and information on accident prevention.
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