Gateshead Children's Centres

Children's Centres

We are currently delivering a reduced Children's Centre offer due to COVID-19 restriction. Our staff are still available to provide advice, guidance and support. We are also delivering activities and services on our Facebook page.

Please contact us on telephone (0191) 433 6300 or email gatesheadchildrenscentre@gateshead.gov.uk for further information.

You can also sign up for a free membership and we will send you a membership card and further information by post.

Gateshead Children's Centres provide support, advice and activities for families with children under the age of five years. Our children's centre and linked sites give help and advice on child and family health, parenting, money, training and employment.

Gateshead Children's Centre services are also delivered in other facilities across Gateshead.

Membership

Gateshead Children's Centre Membership is free and enables families to access a wide range of services including:

A place for parents and carers with children under the age of five years to socialise with other parents and carers and children
A range of activities for families with children under the age of five years
Parenting advice and support
Health advice including breastfeeding, hygiene, weaning, nutrition and safety
Antenatal and postnatal advice
Family support and advice
Affordable childcare and support to access funding

Join our Children's Centres for free today

Find out about our Toy Library

View your local children's centre below and find out more about the opening hours and activities of each centre.

Other childrens services

Hungry Little Minds is the new Department for Education campaign that encourages parents and carers to adopt positive attitudes and behaviours to boost children's communication, language and literacy development.

NHS Start 4 Life is a programme that helps parents adopt healthy behaviours during pregnancy, birth and their children's early years.

NHS Little Orange Book Expert advice on helping babies and young children when they're poorly.