Children and families from Felling joined Sharon Hodgson, MP and Mayor of Gateshead, Cllr. Joe Mitchinson to open a new £1million building providing first class services for children in the area.
Children and families from Felling joined Sharon Hodgson, MP and Mayor of Gateshead, Cllr. Joe Mitchinson this weekend to open a new £1million building providing first class services for children in the area.
As well as childcare, the Children’s Centre will provide a wide range of services, including health advice and activities for families before and after the birth of new babies, speech and language support for parents and children, plus access to training and employment advice for people wishing to return to work .
Felling SureStart Children’s Centre also offers a range of activity sessions, including baby massage, music & movement, PEEP - fun and learning with your child - plus chill out and chat sessions for new parents.
Cllr Catherine Donovan, cabinet member for Children and Young People said,
“I am delighted that Fellings new £1 million Children’s Centre is now open. I think it reflects our commitment to providing the best start in life for local children.”
“Not only can parents be assured their child is learning and developing in a safe and stimulating environment, but the Children’s Centre also provide a range of activities for parents to discover more about caring for, and learning with, their child.”
The building was designed by Gateshead Council’s Design Services to reflect the proportions of nearby properties. The building has a central reception area, a nursery accommodating up to 50 children with spaces for play, wet activities, reading, computer work and a sleeping area, a breast-feeding room and a soft play room which is bright and decorative with cushioned walls and floor finishes for safe play for very young children.
Outside the building, natural contours have been used to create an enclosed outside play area offering a range of activities and finishes to educate and stimulate through play.