Parent-and-toddler Classes in Carlow
Explore 14 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Carlow, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
St. Catherines CSC Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St. Catherines, St Joseph’s Rd, Carlow.
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Little Visual Parent and Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at VISUAL Centre for Contemporary Art, Old Dublin Road.
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Forward Steps Parent and Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Forward Steps, FRC Chapel Lane, Tullow.
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Bagenalstown Parent & Baby/Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Bagenalstown FRC Royal Oak Road.
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Zumbini
Zumbini's Carlow class runs on Saturdays at 12.30pm for children aged 0 to 5 with a parent or caregiver, offering 45 minutes of music, dance and instrument play built around the Zumbini programme's approach to bonding through movement and rhythm. The same class format is also available on Saturdays in Portarlington, Monasterevin and Athy, so families can choose whichever session fits their weekend. Pricing is 55 euro for a 4-week block or 70 euro for 6 weeks, with a small gift given at the first class and a certificate awarded at the end. Contact Zumbini to enquire about the next term.
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Tullow & Carlow Central Library
This Carlow library branch is part of the joint Tullow & Carlow Central Library programme of free events for children of all ages. Over in Tullow, a Baby Book Club runs every Tuesday at 10am for 0-3 year olds, mixing stories and songs with playtime, while a Teen Book Club for 12-14 year olds meets on the first Monday of the month at 4.15pm. Carlow Central Library itself runs Storytime every Wednesday at 10am, a 30-minute session of songs, rhymes and stories for under-5s and their parents. Every session is free, and between the two branches the programme covers ages from babies right through to teenagers - check with the library for exact venues and times.
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Bunclody Library
Bunclody Library runs a full programme of free sessions for children of all ages. Rhymetime brings stories, songs and rhymes for 0 to 5 year olds every Wednesday at 11.15am, while Storytime for ages 4 to 7 runs every Saturday at 11am (book a space for the child only). For a quieter visit, the library's Sensory Friendly Hour offers a calm environment every Saturday from 4pm to 5pm, and teens aged 13 to 15 can join the Young Adult Book Club on the first Friday of each month, 4.15pm to 5pm.
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Tullow Parent & Toddler Group Carlow
Tullow Parent & Toddler Group, hosted by Forward Steps Family Resource Centre on Chapel Lane, meets every Wednesday during term time from 10 to 11.30am. Activities cover sensory play, crafts and free play time, giving children plenty to do while parents get the chance to meet others locally. Because space is limited, booking ahead by email is required rather than simply dropping in, and each parent or guardian is expected to supervise their own child throughout the session. Cost is €2 per family. To book, email receptionforwardsteps@gmail.com - and it's worth checking Forward Steps' Facebook page for the latest dates and times, as the centre's website isn't always kept fully up to date.
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Tullow & Carlow Central Library
Tullow & Carlow Central Library run a range of free sessions for babies, toddlers and children throughout the year. Carlow Central Library hosts Storytime every Wednesday morning at 10am - thirty minutes of stories and songs for children aged 0-5 with their parents. Tullow Library runs a Baby Book Club every Tuesday at 10am for 0-3 year olds, combining stories and songs with playtime afterwards, plus a Teen Book Club for 12-14 year olds on the first Monday of the month at 4.15pm. All sessions are free to attend, making this a great low-cost way to build a reading habit from an early age. Simply drop in at the relevant library during term time - no booking required.
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Rathanna Parent & Toddler Group/ Walking Group Carlow
Rathanna Parent & Toddler Group meets every Thursday during the school term, 9.30 to 11.30am, in Rathanna Community Hall. It's a relaxed, come-and-go session for parents, grandparents or childminders with children from newborn to preschool age - families can arrive and leave whenever suits, with everyone pitching in to tidy up in the last five to ten minutes. The hall is set up with plenty to keep young children busy, including ride-on cars and tractors, prams, Lego, trains, a ball pit and a soft play area on protective mats. Changing facilities are also available. The group also runs a parents' walking group at certain times of year, covering the 5.4km Rathanna Slí na Sláinte route (weather permitting). Cost is €3 per family; contact 0857074738 for details.
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Muine Bheag Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday during term time, 10.30am to 12pm, at Bagenalstown Family Resource Centre on Gleann na Bearú in Muine Bheag. Parents, grandparents and carers of young children are all welcome to pop in on any given week. The centre is set up specifically for this age group, with suitably sized tables and chairs, toys and equipment for different ages, nappy-changing facilities, and craft and messy play materials on hand. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided for the adults. Beyond the practical setup, the group is designed to help parents build friendships and support networks locally while children develop social skills through play. Cost is €2 per family.
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Carlow Parent & Toddler Messy Play Group - Visual Carlow
Carlow Parent & Toddler Messy Play Group runs at VISUAL on the Old Dublin Road in Carlow, aimed at children aged 1 to 4 alongside their adult. Sessions are held on Thursdays from 10am, led by artist Marian Balfe. Each week combines a look around VISUAL's galleries and current exhibitions with a sensory or messy play activity, so children get exposed to art in a hands-on, age-appropriate way rather than a formal gallery visit. Messy-friendly clothing is recommended. Booking is required in advance, either online, in person or by phone through the box office, and the group may not run every week of the year - it's worth checking VISUAL's website or social media for current dates. Cost is €5 per child, with one accompanying adult admitted free.
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Borris Parent, Baby & Toddler Group Carlow
Borris Parent, Baby & Toddler Group runs every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during term time, upstairs in Borris Townhall, Co. Carlow, and is open to children aged 0 to 5 along with their parent or caregiver. The group keeps in touch through an active Facebook page and WhatsApp group, and new families are encouraged to simply pop in rather than book ahead. Plenty of toys and space are on offer for children to play and interact with others, while parents get the chance to meet people over a chat and a coffee. Cost is €3 per family. Contact 087 4519376 for more information or to be added to the WhatsApp group.
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Ballon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group Carlow
Ballon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 11am during term time, upstairs in Ballon Hall, Co. Carlow. It's a drop-in session, so there's no need to book a block in advance - just turn up on the day. The group welcomes parents, carers and grandparents with children of any age from newborn to five, with a good range of toys, changing facilities and a lift for buggies making it easy to bring younger babies along too. Refreshments are provided for the adults while the children play. From time to time the group brings in special guests such as Moo Music or Stretch and Grow, adding a bit of variety to the regular sessions. Cost is €3 per family; contact 085 72 02 358 for more details.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Carlow?
Kids Patch lists 14 parent-and-toddler groups in Carlow. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Carlow cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 7 years. 14 of the 14 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Carlow cost?
None of the 14 listings on this page publish a standard price. Fees for children’s classes in Ireland usually vary by term length, age group and session count, so providers quote on enquiry — you can message any of them from their listing.
Are there any free parent-and-toddler groups in Carlow?
Yes — 3 of the 14 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.
Do parents need to stay during parent-and-toddler groups in Carlow?
It varies by provider: of the 14 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.