Your local primary school. 

These centres provide local families with young children - or a baby on the way - with the facilities and support they need.

Information about local services for children, young people and their families including child care and help available to pay for it

Training opportunities for parents/carers delivered by local colleges and other training providers

Tailored packages of support are available if required

Provides a fun, safe place for children to play and develop, a place for families to talk to each other.  This could be in the centre, community venue or local toddler group.

A chance for all parents including fathers and young parents to get health and parenting advice and support from midwives, health visitors, family support workers and many more

Quality play and early learning experiences provided by children's workers, childminders, day care settings and schools; all supported by a teacher.  This includes funded education for all three and four year olds for 12.5 hours per week.

Links with Job Centre Plus if you are considering new opportunities in employment or training , or need advice on benefits

All services aim to be inclusive for children and parents with additional needs, linking with specialist services and early support.

Opportunities to volunteer and be part of the management, planning and evaluation of children's centres and have a say about local services.

Our committed, friendly and well-qualified childcare team provides high-quality care and learning opportunities for children aged between 0-11 years. We follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) with a focus on learning through play and we actively encourage parents to become involved in the life of our setting. 

We are open from 7.30am — 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, excluding bank holidays and three staff training days.

The Ladybirds group is for the 6-week to 2 year olds. This room is calm and inviting, with age-appropriate toys and a dedicated outside play area.

The Caterpillars group is for 2 to 3 year olds. This group is on a steep learning curve with their language and communication and physical development.

The Butterfly group is for the 3 to 5 year olds. This group is playing and learning fast, developing and growing in their understanding. The Butterflies have the free 15-hour entitlement and are reaching their Early Learning Goals ready for school.  September 2017 will see us offering 30 hours free childcare for this age.

After-School Club: We have staff running an After-School Club for older children. Activities range from cooking to games in the sensory garden.

To provide support, advice and guidance to parents or parents to be age 13 - 21 (male or female).

Various centres throughout Bassetlaw.

Do you need someone to talk to and to listen to you?  Have you had a family bereavement or loss?  Are you feeling isolated, anxious, worried?  Don't think a problem is ever too small.  We offer a free confidential counselling service.

Prospect Kilton Children's Centre, Longfellow Drive, Worksop, S81 0DW  

Thursdays, 9am-12 noon       Please ring 01909 504810 to book an appointment

Manton Children's Centre, Shrewsbury Road, Worksop, S80 2TU

Thursdays, 1pm-5pm      Please ring 01909 511321 to book an appointment

Get confidential advice from our Healthy Family Teams on a range of issues

Feeding and Nutrition

Child Development

Parenting advice & support

Emotional Health and Wellbeing

behaviour difficulties

Family Health

Improving the Health & Wellbeing of Bassetlaw Residents through supported access and navigation in to local services and support

Ring 01909 476118 to speak to a local Community Advisor about all of your wellbeing needs

This service is available Monday - Friday 09.00 - 5.00 pm

Or you can email for support 24 hours a day. ( Your email will be picked up by an Advisor the next working day )

You can email. Communityadvisor@bcvs.org.uk or partnershipofficer@bcvs.org.uk