27 Jan
Focussed on supporting children’s early language and communication through play.
Learning bags will be available for you to borrow alongside stay and play (share a story with your child at home)
A speech and language therapist will be in session to discuss any concerns on 19/03/2026
Time: 9am – 10:15am
Time: 10:30am – 11:45am
Time: 1:30pm – 2:45pm
Age 0-3 years
During school holidays, older siblings up to 8 years old are welcome
Booking required
This is your chance to get actively involved and gain practical, valuable insights into:
● How Your Child Learns Best: Observe and participate in activities that reveal your child’s unique approach to play and discovery.
● Wellbeing & Engagement: See how happy, motivated, and engaged your child is in their nursery environment.
● Fun Together: Spend quality time with your child and our staff, strengthening the vital link between home and nursery.
Call us on 0207 473 2761
Life can be challenging, and we sometimes need support to navigate difficult situations. Our team of experienced family support workers is able to offer you help during times of worries and concerns, no matter how small it may seem.
Please contact the centre to speak to a family support worker. They can offer support with signposting to the food bank, SEND, domestic abuse organisations, parenting support, child development, emotional well-being, and much more.
If you require childcare, please visit Newham Family Information Service. Childminders are able to offer 15-30 hours of childcare.
Edith Kerrison Children’s Centre is a distribution centre for Healthy Start Vitamins
All pregnant women, new mothers, and children under the age of 4 can access free vitamins, including the recommended amount of Vitamin D, in Newham.
Collection times: 9am-3pm Monday to Friday
Our Infant Feeding Team are skilled and experienced specialists here to support you with breastfeeding, bottle feeding, mixed feeding, and much more.
For 1-1 help 7 days a week via Newham Baby Feeding Helpline 07534 249611 or baby.feeding@newham.gov.uk
Meet the team at our friendly Baby Feeding Cafés. For more information see our events for Baby Feeding Café.
Newham Breastfeeding Welcome – you can breastfeed your baby everywhere in Newham – you’re protected by law. Look out for our Breastfeeding Welcome logo and sticker.
