Under 5's
We run a long-established, vibrant and busy Children's Services with creche, stay-and-play drop-in and wraparound support and signposting for children and families. Activities in the creche and drop-in follow the government’s Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS). It's a welcoming and supportive environment with expert staff where you can meet fellow parents and let your Under 5s let off steam and develop new skills in a colourful, encouraging and secure environment. Please email zamzam@abbeycc-kilburn.org.uk or call 07526 032779 for more information, and see our timetable for days and times of sessions. Sessions are term-time only.
Creche
Age range 6 months - 3 years
Running on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-2.55pm*, and Tuesdays 1-1.45pm and 2-2.45pm, our Best Start creche provides a safe, stimulating, friendly and multi-cultural environment where children can play, have fun, learn and grow. We have a purpose built space and outdoor area with everything we need to run creative, imaginative and inclusive activity sessions.
Children are enabled to meet the prime areas of learning especially important in the first three years; personal, social and emotional development, physical development, and communication and language. This project offers support and positive intervention at an early stage in a child's life. Work done at this early stage can ensure a child is in the best possible position for their education journey, thus improving school readiness and life outcomes.
We provide a wide range of activities for up to 11 children per session, offering families crucial respite time. On Tuesdays, the sessions accomodate up to 6 children maximum, to enable additional early learning support. The creche is very popular and as places are limited there is currently a waiting list. If you wish your child to go on the waiting list please call Zamzam on 07526 032779 or call into the centre to fill in a registration form.
Stay-and-play
Age range 0-5 years
Our popular stay-and-play drop-ins run four days a week for different age ranges. (Monday-Thursday 10-11.45am*) There is no charge for stay-and-play sessions however donations are appreciated. The sessions give children an opportunity to learn, socialise and develop essential skills. Parents must stay with their children during these sessions, offering families a chance to mingle and meet new people.
Children enjoy playing in our brightly coloured ball-pond and building towers with large blocks and shapes, running around and using lots of energy! We provide a creative play area with painting, collage and other activities, as well as a reading corner and a wide range of toys. Our story and song-time sessions are legendary among local families!
*Times are occasionally subject to change so please check our timetable or call 020 7624 8378.
''My child has learnt many linguistic, psychological and social skills and has a strong and independent personality''
