Cannock Chase Family Hub
The purpose of a Family Hub is to ensure young children END) get the best start in life and that their families are supported to help them children achieve this.
At a Family Hub families can access a range of services, participate in activities and get information about what support is available locally. Family Hubs work together with lots of other partners that offer support to families including:,
- Jobcentre Plus
- Adult learning
- Health Visitors
- Midwives
- School Nurses
- Schools
- Early Years Settings
- Community Groups
We also provide targeted/specialist services such as family support services as we all can need a little help sometimes.
Family Hubs are designed to serve the local community, your local family hub will depend on the district that you live in. If you access a Family Hub outside of your county additional charges may apply.
To find out what activities we have being delivered within your local community please click on the Cannock Chase Family Hub Activities Timetable link under downloads at the bottom of this page, alternatively you can also visit our Facebook page.
Autumn term timetable
Free pass cards accepted - FPC
*Criteria applies
Venues
Cannock Children's Centre, Cannock Road, Cannock, WS11 5BU
Rugeley Community Church, Burnt Hill Lane, Rugeley WS15 2HX
Victory Church, 11 Anson Street, Rugeley WS15 2BG
Little Hayes Reflection Gardens, Cannock Wood, WS15 4JJ
Brereton & Ravenhill Village Hall, Main Road, Rugeley WS15 1DU
Cannock Library, Manor Avenue Cannock WS11 1AA
Norton Canes Library, WS11 9RF
Pye Green Community Centre, Bradbury Lane WS12 4EP
Prospect Village Hall, Williamson Ave WS12 0QF
Green Heath Club, Hednesford WS12 4BE
Monday
Stage tots through the stage door
Venue: Pye Green Community Centre
Classes include interactive storytelling, bop and prop, instrument play, sensory development, creation station, imaginative play and lots of fun.
0 months to 18 months - 9:45am to 10:30am
18 months to 4 years - 11:00am to 11:45am
£6.00 per session.
FPC accepted.
Facebook / Instagram: @throughthestagedoor
Email: info@throughthestagedoor.co.uk
Loving hands baby massage
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
6 week olds to 6 month olds.
10am to 11am.
Booking required.
FPC accepted.
Phone: 07814 599216
View the Loving Hands website
Nurture in nature tree babies
Venue: Little Hayes Gardens - outdoor venue
10am to 11:30am
£36 for 4 week course (includes everything you need).
FPC accepted.
Email: hayley@nurtureandbloom.me
Website: https://www.nurtureandbloom.me/
Little chicks stay and play
Venue: Norton Canes Library
Story time, singing, crafts, messy play, baby sensory area.
0 to 4 years.
09:15am to 10:15am
£4.50 for first child
£2.00 for additional children
Booking essential.
FPC accepted.
Phone: 07793273880
Nurture and play
Venue: Rugeley Community Church
Meet other parents and let your little ones explore the toys! Includes a hot drink and snack.
1:15pm to 2:15pm
Booking essential.
£4.00 per session.
FPC accepted.
Breastfeeding support group
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
Attachment, parenting and breastfeeding support. A chance to meet other mums in a relaxed and friendly environment.
1:45pm to 3pm.
Free to attend.
Email: Michelle-safehands@hotmail.co.uk
Mickey's stay and play
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
A stay and play group with a difference. New themes and activities each week! From singing and dancing to messy play, we cover all kinds of activities.
0-5 years - term time only
9:00 to 10:30am / 10:45am to 12:15pm
Drop in or book a place.
£5.00 per session. Siblings rates available, includes hot drinks and snacks.
FPC accepted.
Email: mickeysbabyandtoddler@gmail.com
Facebook / Instagram: @mickeys_babyandtoddler
Tuesday
From pram to primary school
Venue: virtual
Struggling with your child's behaviour at mealtimes and bedtimes, and becoming a challenge? If your child is aged between 0 and 11 years, then this is the course for you.
0-11 years.
Free to attend.
Email: Groupwork@staffordshire.gov.uk
Mickey's stay and play
Venue: Rugeley Community Church
A play and stay group with a difference, new themes and activities each week! From singing and dancing to messy play, we cover all kinds of activities.
0-5 years - term times only.
9am to 10:30am / 10:45am to 12:15pm
Drop in or book a place
£5 per session. Siblings rates available, includes hot drinks and snacks
FPC accepted.
Email: mickeysbabyandtoddler@gmail.com
Little chicks stay and play
Venue: Cannock Chase Children's Centre
Story time, singing, crafts, messy play, baby sensory area.
0-4 years
9:30am to 10:30am
Booking essential.
£4.50 for first child, £2.00 for additional children.
FPC accepted.
Phone: 07793273880
Nurture and bloom baby massage
Venue: Victory Church
5 week baby massage course. £45 for the course includes organic massage oil / massage guide books.
9:45am to 10:45am
£45 for 5 week course.
FPC accepted.
Visit the Nurture and Bloom website
Email: hayley@nurtureandbloom.me
Nurturing bath babies
Venue: Victory Church
Combining water's touch and mindful massage in a unique and beautiful course. Includes a gift bag.
11:15am to 12:15pm.
£50 for 5 week course.
FPC accepted.
Visit the Nurture and Bloom website
Email: hayley@nurtureandbloom.me
Nurture and bloom baby yoga
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
5 week baby massage course. No experience necessary. Postnatal movement for mother and baby. A range of toys is available for more active babies. £27 for the course or pay as you go.
8 weeks old to walking age.
1:30pm to 2:30pm
£27 for the course.
FPC available.
Health visitor drop in clinic
Venue: Rugeley Community Church
A chance to see the health visitor with any concerns and to have your child weighed.
1:00pm to 3:00pm
Drop in - no booking required.
Phone: 0300 303 3924
Time for a story
Venue: Cannock Library
Birth to pre-school
1:15pm to 2:30pm
£3.50 per family or FPC
Email: info@littleowlchildcare.co.uk
Wednesday
School nurse drop in
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
A chance to speak to the school nurse regarding any concerns you may have with your child.
9:30am to 10:30pm
Drop in - no booking required.
Phone: 0300 303 3924
Childminder stay and play group
Venue: Rugeley Community Church
Ofsted registered childminders and their children welcome.
9:30am to 11:30am - term time only
£2 per childminder.
Phone: 07908 646382
Tiny tots
Venue: Victory Church, Rugeley
0-3 years
9:30am to 11:30pm
Drop in or book
£3.00 per session
FPC accepted
Email: admin@victorychurchrugeley.co.uk
Mickey's baby and toddler
Venue: Prospect Village Hall
A play and stay group with a difference. New themes and activities each week. From singing and dancing to messy play, we cover all kinds of activities.
0-5 years
9:30am to 11am - term time only
£5.00 per session, includes hot drinks and snacks.
Facebook / Instagram: @mickeys_babyandtoddler
Email: mickeysbabyandtoddler@gmail.com
Simply play for babies (PEEP)
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
10 session course for families with a baby up to 12 months. Sensory play ideas, early language activities, how you can support your baby to grow and develop.
10:30am to 12pm / 1pm to 2:15pm
Free to attend.
Email: groupwork@staffordshire.gov.uk
Thursday
Stage tots through the stage door
Venue: Brereton and Ravenhill Parish
Classes include interactive storytelling, bop & prop, instrument play, sensory development, creation station, imaginative play and lots of fun!!
9:30-10:15am - 0 - 18 months
10:45-11:30am - 18 months - 4years
12:00-12:45am - Mixed tots (ages 0-4)
£6 per session
Facebook / Instagram: @throughthestagedoor
Email: info@throughthestagedoor.co.uk
SEND Sensory Space at Cannock Chase
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
This session is for children with additional needs, developmental/ speech and language delays or awaiting diagnosis. A variety of sensory and soft play and a chance to meet other parents/carers and chat over a hot drink.
11.00am-12.00 noon - Term time only.
Booking preferable.
0-4 years
Free to attend.
Phone: 01543 469894
Message us on Facebook
Little Owls Baby Time
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
Messy and Sensory play. For under 18 months Practical tips and advice, supporting parents/carers to understand a child’s development, weaning, safer sleep practices, and speech development.
10:30am to 11:45am
£4 per family
FPC accepted.
Phone: 07980733926
Grandparent and toddler group
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
Light refreshments, crafts and free play.
0-4 years
12:30pm to 1:30pm
Booking preferable.
FPC accepted.
Phone: 01543 469894
Email: enquiries.CCCC@staffordshire.gov.uk
Friday
Mickey's Baby and Toddler Group
Venue: Green Heath Club Hednesford
Play and stay group with a difference, new themes and activities each week! From singing and dancing to messy play. We cover all kinds of activities.
0-5 years
9am to 10:30am / 10:45am to 12:15pm
Drop in or book a place
£5.00 per session includes hot drinks and snacks.
FPC accepted.
Facebook / Instagram: @mickeys_babyandtoddler
Email: mickeysbabyandtoddler@gmail.com
Back 2 basics
Venue: Cannock Children's Centre
Feeling isolated and anxious? Want to meet new friends! Refreshments and craft activities provided.
1pm to 2pm
Booking required.
Free to attend.
Phone: 01543 469894
Message us on Facebook
Health visitor drop in clinic
Venue: Rugeley Community Church
A chance to speak to the health visitor with any concerns and have your child weighed.
12pm to 2pm
Phone: 0300 303 3924
Cannock and Rugeley Family Health and Wellbeing Service
Health visitor drop in clinics
Tuesday
Rugeley Community Church Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HX from 1pm to 3pm.
Wednesday
Salvation Army, Walhouse Street, Cannock, WS11 0DY from 1pm to 3pm
Breastfeeding support group, Rugeley Rose Theatre, Taylor's Lane, WS15 2AA from 1:30pm to 3:30pm
Friday
Rugeley Community Church Centre, Burnthill Lane, Rugeley, WS15 2HX from 12pm to 2pm
Who to contact
- Contact Name
- Deb Prew
- Contact Position
- Cannock District Early Years Co-ordinator
- Telephone
- 01543 469894 01543 469894 07581 212685 07581 212685
- enquiries.CCCC@staffordshire.gov.uk
- Website
- Staffordshire County Council website - Cannock Childrens Centre
- Scan to visit this website
- Cannock Children's Centre
Where to go
- Address
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Cannock Road
Cannock
Staffordshire - Postcode
- WS11 5BU
Time / Date Details
- Time of day
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Afternoon
Evening
Morning - Session Information
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The Childrens Centre is open Monday to Friday 8:30am to 5:00pm
Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
Costs
- Details
- The cost of our sessions are available within the centre activities timetable, however, if you are eligible for a Children's Centre free pass card you can attend the sessions free of charge. For more information please contact us.
Availability
- Referral required
- No
- Referral Details
For information about what services we offer at this centre take a look at our activities timetable or our Facebook page.
DBS Checks
- Have staff or volunteers been DBS (CRB) checked?
- Yes
