Activities for Pre-schoolers (3–5 Years) in Monaghan

Find 33 kids classes and activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan, from pre-school dance, football and gymnastics to swimming, music and drama. Each one states an age range that takes in this age group; listings that leave their ages open are on the county pages instead. Compare ages, times and prices below, or contact a provider directly to book.

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Little Stars Hub 21Parent & Toddler Group

Verified 14 Oct 2026Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–4 years

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Hub 21 -- FKA the Down Syndrome Centre North -- East, Unit 15-18 CTEK 1, Riverside Road,...

Friday, Tuesday · 10:00-12:00 · Term-time
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Doohamlet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

Verified 12 Oct 2026Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Doohamlet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group offers a relaxed weekly get-together in County Monaghan for babies, toddlers and their parents or carers, with plenty of playtime for the kids and a chance for the adults to chat over a cuppa. The...

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Swim Ireland Pop-Up Pool - Carrickmacross

Verified 8 Oct 2026Swimming
Ages 4+ years

Swim Ireland's pop-up pool on Oriel Road in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan runs a structured Learn to Swim programme across Levels 1 to 5 for children aged 4 and up. The graded levels let children progress steadily from basic water...

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Monaghan Toddler Group - Teach Na nDaoine

Verified 9 Oct 2026Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–3 years

Hosted by Teach na nDaoine Family Resource Centre, this toddler group offers a safe, welcoming space in Monaghan for mums, dads, grandparents and minders with children up to age 3. Tea and coffee are provided for the adults, and the...

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First Steps Parent & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–4 years

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at First Monaghan Presbyterian Church Hall, Dublin Street, Monaghan.

Wednesday · 10:30-12:00 · Term-time

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Turtle Tots - Integral Fitness Castleblayney

Swimming
Ages 3 months–4.5 years

Turtle Tots baby and toddler swimming lessons at Integral Fitness Castleblayney, part of the nationwide Turtle Tots Ireland franchise. Offers baby swimming lessons (3 - 17 months), pre-school swimming lessons (2.5 - 4.5 years), toddler...

Four 10-week terms per year (Sep, Nov, Feb, Apr)

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Rugbytots - St Joseph's Pastoral Centre Monaghan

Rugby
Ages 2–5 years

St Joseph's Pastoral Centre in Monaghan town hosts a Sunday morning Rugbytots class for children aged two to five, run under the Rugbytots North East franchise. The centre's hall is used for the toddler programme's games-based sessions....

Sunday · €12 per session: 12€

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Water Babies - Hillgrove Hotel Monaghan

Swimming
Ages 0–4 years

At the Hillgrove Hotel in Monaghan, Water Babies runs weekly baby and toddler swimming lessons for children from birth up to around four years and older, grouped by age into the franchise's five named teams as they progress in the...

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LA Gymnastics Monaghan

Gymnastics
Ages 3+ years

LA Gymnastics Monaghan welcomes members from age 3 right up to adults, running classes during the week for all levels from complete beginners to advanced gymnasts. The club has been established for over three decades, and some of its...

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Fusion Dance School - Monaghan

Dance
Ages 4–6 years

Dance school running junior classes (ages 4-6 and up) in Monaghan.

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Coral Leisure Monaghan

Swimming
Ages 3–4 years

Coral Leisure Monaghan runs children's swimming lessons at its pool on the Clones Road in Monaghan town, with a level-based programme starting from age 3. The entry level, Ollie Octopus, introduces water confidence through games, while...

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CMX Toy Library

Music
Ages 0–5 years

CMX Toy Library in Carrickmacross, Co. Monaghan, describes itself as Ireland's first and largest toy library, lending toys to families, childminders and schools from its base in the town's shopping centre. Individual membership runs...

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Moo Music Monaghan - Carrickmacross

Music
Ages 0–5 years

Moo Music's Carrickmacross classes bring together singing, movement and instrument play for children from newborn through to age 5, drawing on a bank of 125 original songs written specifically for early-years music sessions. Music and...

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Clann McCaul - Irish Dancing, Carrickmacross

Dance
Ages 4+ years

Clann McCaul teaches Irish dancing in Carrickmacross to children from age 4, with both competitive and non-competitive pathways available depending on what suits each family. This flexibility means children who enjoy dancing purely for...

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Born 2 Perform Stage School - Monaghan

Drama
Ages 3+ years

Born 2 Perform Stage School in Monaghan offers a weekly timetable for children aged 3 and up, all based at Monaghan Peace Campus. Ballet classes run on Mondays and Hip Hop on Tuesdays, giving younger children a focused, single-style...

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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

St Patrick's Church Hall in Monaghan town runs an unverified toddler group every Thursday from 10.30am to 12pm during school term time. With no current social media presence or website, Tots Spots could not confirm whether it's still...

Thursday · 10:30-12:00

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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Oakland Community Centre in Glaslough, Co. Monaghan, hosts an unverified toddler group every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during term time. It has no social media presence or webpage, so Tots Spots can't confirm current status -...

Tuesday · 09:30-11:30

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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Smithborough Presbyterian Church Hall runs an unverified toddler group called Junior Junction, meeting every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12pm. As with several other Monaghan groups, there's no current social media page or website to confirm...

Tuesday · 10:30-12:00

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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Tyholland Community Centre in Skinnagin, Co. Monaghan, is home to an unverified toddler group meeting every second Friday from 10am to 11.30am. With no social media presence or website to confirm current status, Tots Spots lists it...

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Monaghan / Castleblayney Breastfeeding & Baby Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

La Leche League Monaghan offers mother-to-mother breastfeeding support and information, welcoming pregnant and breastfeeding mums with their babies and toddlers in tow. The Hillgrove Hotel session, Old Armagh Rd, Latlorcan, Monaghan...

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Move To Improve - Carrickmacross, Drogheda

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 3–8 years

In Drummond Otra, Co. Monaghan, Move To Improve's Super Saturdays give children aged 3 to 8 a 75-minute multi-sport session outside their normal school week, covering athletics, basketball, dance, football, tennis, GAA and rugby. A...

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Playful Páistí

Developmental
Ages 1–6 years

Playful Páistí runs monthly sensory play classes for children aged 1 to 6 at Greenan's Cross Old School in County Monaghan, usually on Saturdays from 10 to 11am. Each session is built around a different theme, giving kids a hands-on way...

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Monaghan Toddler Groups with no Social Presence

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Drum Gospel Hall on Main Street hosts an unverified toddler group in Co. Monaghan, meeting every second Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during school term time. As it has no current social media presence or webpage, Tots Spots could not...

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Monaghan Parent and Toddler Group in Irish

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

Run by An Cumann Gaelach, this Irish-language parent and toddler group gives families in Monaghan town a welcoming space to socialise with their babies and toddlers entirely through Irish. It's a gentle way to introduce young children...

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Monaghan Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–12 years

Monaghan Library, based at the Peace Campus on Plantation Road, runs a varied free programme for families of all ages. A Baby and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 11am to 1pm, giving parents a chance for tea and chat while little...

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Monaghan / Castleblayney Breastfeeding & Baby Group

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

La Leche League runs mother-to-mother breastfeeding support in Monaghan, open to pregnant and breastfeeding mums along with their babies and toddlers - and a good place to meet other local parents. The Doohamlet Community Centre...

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Killyfargy / Scotshouse Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–5 years

Killyfargy/Scotshouse Parent, Baby & Toddler Group brings together mums, dads and other caregivers in County Monaghan for a morning of play, with plenty of toys on hand and good company for the adults. The group marks festive occasions...

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Clones Baby & Toddler Group - Clones Family Resource Centre

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–5 years

Run by Clones Family Resource Centre, this baby and toddler group in County Monaghan is well stocked with toys and gives parents, grandparents and childminders a relaxed setting to meet new people over a cup of tea while the little ones...

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Castleblayney Parent, Baby & Toddler Group - Blaneytots

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–4 years

Known locally as Blaneytots, Castleblayney Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is a free session in County Monaghan packed with toys, games, stories, nursery rhymes, songs and snacks for little ones. The group also marks occasions throughout...

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Castleblayney Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–12 years

Castleblayney Library offers a busy calendar of free family activities in County Monaghan. Baby Group (Baby Book Club) meets on the first Friday of each month at 10am, with tea, chat and tummy time for new parents, plus occasional guest...

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Carrickmacross Parents & Tots

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–3 years

Carrickmacross Parents & Tots is a small, friendly parent and baby/toddler group for children up to age 3 in County Monaghan, giving parents and other caregivers a chance to meet local families while the kids play together in a relaxed...

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Carrickmacross Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups

Parent-and-toddlerFree
Ages 0–12 years

Carrickmacross Library in County Monaghan runs a full weekly programme of free family activities, from baby and toddler storytime to clubs for older kids. Baby and Toddler Storytime is on Fridays at 11am and Saturdays from 11 to...

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Ardtreo Gymnastics Academy

Parent-and-toddler
Ages 0–4 years

Ardtreo Gymnastics Academy's Soft Play & GymTots is a relaxed, play-based session for babies, toddlers and preschoolers to explore movement safely. Soft mats, tunnels, balance beams, obstacle courses and music help build coordination,...

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Common questions

How many kids activities for pre-schoolers are there in Monaghan?

Kids Patch lists 33 kids activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.

What kinds of kids activities for pre-schoolers are there in Monaghan?

The categories with the most listings are Parent-and-toddler (21), Swimming (4), Dance (2), Music (2), Developmental (1), Drama (1), Gymnastics (1), Rugby (1).

What age range do kids activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 12 years. Every listing here states an age range, so check each one for its exact ages.

How much do kids activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan cost?

1 of the 33 listings publishes a price: €12. Most providers set fees per term rather than per class and quote on enquiry, so contact them directly for a current figure.

Are there any free kids activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan?

Yes — 9 of the 33 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.

Do parents need to stay during kids activities for pre-schoolers in Monaghan?

It varies by provider: of the 33 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.