Address
260 Starkie Road, Bolton. BL2 2ED
Phone
01204 336745
Email
tongechildrenscentre@bolton.gov.uk
Map
Opening times
  • Monday to Friday, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
  • Saturday - 12th August and 9th September 2023, 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Activities and events
Premises
  • Accessible baby changing facilities
  • Car parking
  • Outdoor play area
  • Pram store (currently unavailable)
Sessions
  • Busy babies - a fun interactive drop in session for you and your baby, 0 - 12 months Mondays 9.30am - 10.15am
  • Baby’s First Foods - babies, parents, and grandparents - learn when and how to introduce solid foods to your baby. Ideal from families with babies around 3 - 6 months old. To book your place, call the Healthy Families Team on 01204 463175  Wednesday 24th January, 21st February 1:00pm – 2:30pm

  • Shake Rattle and Roll - a fun active music and movement session for 0 - 5 year olds. Term time only. Advanced booking required. Mondays 1.30pm - 2:15pm   Contact Tonge Family Hub to book your place 01204 336745

  • Stay, Play and Learn - a fun drop in session for families with 0 - 5 year olds. Facilitated by Bolton Toy Library Wednesdays 1pm - 2pm

  • SEND Play and Stay - The Orchards Federation facilitates a drop in session for children 0 -5 years with SEND. Children do not need an official diagnosis to attend. Thursday 25th January, 15th February, 7th March, 28th March 10am - 11.30am

  • Early Help Parent Drop In - for all families with children under 18 years old. If you want advice or information about parenting, come along for a coffee and chat. Saturday 13th Jan, 3rd Feb, 24th Feb, 16th March, 13th April 9.30am - 3.30pm
    For more information, contact Targeted Early Help on 01024 336215 or email EarlyHelp@bolton.gov.uk

  • Chat, Play and Read - a fun and interactive drop in session for you and your baby aged 12 months onwards. Fridays 9.30am - 10.30am

Information and free childcare checks
  • 2 year old free childcare funding checks
  • Disability Access Fund (DAF) applications
  • Information on childcare
Other services
  • Nursery on site