Children's centres

Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.

Closure due to bad weather conditions

Please remember to phone your local Children's Centre to check Closed servicesto see if it is closed due to bad weather.

Activities for men with kids - dads welcome!

All Children's Centres wish to welcome more family men, because more quality time with dad is proven to be of great benefit to children (and parents). This includes grandads, uncles, step-dads etc. Please contact your centre and see how you can get involved.

Some of the Children's Centres listed below are running activities especially for dads and their children. Check the centre's activities programme to find details or search the Family Information Directory. Please contact the individual centre to check details before turning up. Dads are also welcome at other centre activities.

Activities are generally aimed at 0-5 year olds but occasionally suit older children too. If you live close to a border you may find activities out of county including Bournemouth and Poole. Further information on support for fathers is available.

Where is my nearest Children's Centre?

Please use the map (opens in a new window) to find your nearest Children's Centre. Click on the information icon and then on any of the stars on the map to take you to a page with details of the Children's Centre you have selected. You can also select a centre from the list below.

Alternatively, if you would like a hard copy of the list of centres call the Family Information Service helpline number 01305 221066.

Beaminster Children's Centre Outreach Base
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Blandford Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Bincombe Valley Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Bridport Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Broadmayne Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Christchurch West Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Corfe Mullen Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Dorchester Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Ferndown Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Gillingham Children's Centre
Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Lyme Regis Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Maiden Newton Children's Centre Outreach Base
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Sherborne Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
North Dorset Outreach Base - Sturminster Newton
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Outlooks Children's Centre Portland
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Shaftesbury Children's Centre
Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Somerford Children's Centre
Children's centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Swanage Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Upton Children's Centre Outreach Base
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Wareham Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Verwood Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
The Mulberry Children's Centre Weymouth
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Wool and Bovington Children's Centre
Welcome to Wool and Bovington Children's Centre. We opened in 2002 as a Sure Start programme and were designated as a Children's Centre in 2005.
Westham Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
West Moors Children's Centre
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Wimborne Children's Centre
Children's Centre's aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.
Wool Children's Centre Outreach Base
Children's Centres aim to give all children the best possible start in life and enable parents to support their child and family. They act as a central point where families can access information and a range of services.