Overview

Welcome to Shaftesbury Children's Centre which is part of the North Dorset cluster of centres. See our latest newsletter (pdf, 435kb) (opens in a new window)  for the North Dorset cluster.

We have a purpose built centre and offer a programme of groups and activities including:

• Dads and Toddlers 

• Young Parents Support Group

• Breastfeeding Support Group

• Grandparents and Toddlers Group (starting soon)

We also run a number of play days throughout the year during school holidays. Parents and carers can access our outreach workers, who can provide additional support, or help to direct you to other professionals. 

Please see our current activities programme (PDF, 583kb) (opens in a new window) . Our activities are reviewed daily so please check availability with the centre if you are planning on attending. We look forward to welcoming you.

We work closely with the other Children's Centres in North Dorset. Find out what activities (pdf, 356kb) (opens in a new window)  are available in Shaftesbury, Gillingham, Blandford and Sturminster Newton.

Our 40 place nursery is on site and offers full daycare, plenty of outdoor space and freshly cooked meals daily.

Our Ofsted (opens in a new window)  inspection report for 30 March 2011 is now available.

Location and area covered

The centre is located in Wincombe Lane, next to the primary school and covers the area between Shaftesbury and Shillingstone.

Parking

There is free parking for several cars at the centre with two disabled parking spaces.

Further Information

Please contact the children's centre for further information or just drop in. We are open Monday to Friday 9am - 5pm.

• Manager - Amanda Davis
  Name: Shaftesbury Children's Centre
  Email: northdorsetcc@dorsetcc.gov.uk
  Tel: 01747 850288
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