Parent-and-toddler Classes in Clare
Explore 22 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Clare, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Eldertree Community Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennistymon.
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Scariff Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Scariff.
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Carer & Child Friendly Fox Forest School
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennis.
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Stay & Play P & T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mullagh.
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North West Clare Traveller PTG
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennistymon.
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Cairde Nua
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennistymon.
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Little Sangha
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ennis.
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Maia Purposeful Play
Maia Purposeful Play's Ennis class gives babies and children up to age 4 a 60-minute child-led play session alongside their parent or caregiver, with sensory, imaginative and creative play areas set out for children to explore freely and at their own pace. This unstructured approach is intended to build independence and curiosity while still supporting early cognitive and social development. Pricing starts at 12.50 euro for a pre-walking baby or 17.50 euro for a walking child, with a combined rate of 22.50 euro for a pre-walking baby and sibling attending together. Maia Purposeful Play also runs classes in Ballysadare, County Sligo, and Shannon, County Clare.
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Maia Purposeful Play
In Shannon, County Clare, Maia Purposeful Play runs a 60-minute child-led play session for babies and children up to age 4, with a parent or caregiver taking part alongside them. Children are free to move between different play stations — sensory, imaginative and creative — choosing what interests them rather than following a set activity plan. The approach is designed to support cognitive, emotional and physical development while keeping the experience genuinely child-directed. A pre-walking baby costs 12.50 euro, a walking child 17.50 euro, and a pre-walking baby attending with a sibling is 22.50 euro. Sister sessions also run in Ballysadare, County Sligo, and Ennis, County Clare.
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Tulla Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Tulla Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Friday from 10 to 11.30am at the Cnoc na Gaoithe Comhaltas Cultural Centre on Chapel Street, Co. Clare - and unlike many groups, it keeps going right through the summer rather than breaking for the holidays. It's a relaxed, pop-in session for parents, grandparents and childminders with babies and toddlers, mixing free play with a bit of singing and coffee for the adults. Entry is €3. For more information, contact 0876830800.
View full details →Stories & Stations
Stories & Stations is a parent and toddler group based in Quingardens, Co. Clare, welcoming children from six months up to around four years old. As the name suggests, sessions likely combine storytelling with different activity stations, giving young children a varied, hands-on way to play, listen and explore alongside their peers rather than sitting through a single fixed activity. It runs on a pay-as-you-go basis at €12 per child, with a €10 sibling discount for additional children attending. Specific days and times aren't listed here, so parents are encouraged to contact Stories & Stations directly in Co. Clare to confirm the current schedule.
View full details →Shannon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group - Resource Centre
Hosted by Shannon Family Resource Centre in Ballycasey More, this Shannon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group welcomes mams, dads, grandparents, guardians and all caregivers along with their babies and children up to age five. The session is set up with toys, games and crafts for the children to enjoy, plus snacks for the little ones and tea and coffee for the adults - a relaxed space to meet other local families. It runs every Friday from 10am to 12pm during term time, at the Community Building, Rineanna View Estate, Shannon, County Clare, for a contribution of €2 per family. Call 061 707600 for more information. This is a separate group from the Tuesday/Thursday sessions Shannon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group runs at Hope Café.
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Shannon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Shannon Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets at Hope Café, Unit 2 Main Road, Smithstown, Shannon, County Clare, and welcomes parents, grandparents, guardians and childminders with children up to age three. There's plenty of space to spread out, along with tea, coffee and toast for the adults, and a wide range of play options for little ones - soft play in the Ark area, painting and playdough, big blocks, balloon art, a dedicated baby zone, and even a lil' kidz disco-dancing session. Sessions run every Tuesday and Thursday morning from 10-11.30am during term time, at a cost of €3 for children aged 1-3 and €1 for under-ones. Booking in advance is required to secure a place - contact Elton on 086 300 9450.
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Shannon Baby & Toddler Storytime Groups - Shannon Library
Shannon Library, at the Sean Lemass Public Library in the town centre, runs two free regular sessions for younger children alongside its usual programme of holiday activities. The Baby Book Club meets every Saturday from 10 to 11am, giving parents and carers of babies and toddlers a chance to swap book recommendations, read together and introduce children to the library early on. Storytime & Colouring, aimed at 3 to 6-year-olds, runs every Tuesday from 3 to 3.30pm and combines stories with some drawing and colouring. Both sessions are free and open to new members. Contact the library on 061-364266 or shannonlibrary@clarecoco.ie for more information.
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Scariff Baby & Toddler Group & Book Club
Scariff Library, on Mountshannon Road in Co. Clare, runs a couple of free regular groups for families alongside extra activities during school holidays. Tots Time, its baby and toddler group, is a drop-in session for 0 to 5-year-olds with a parent or guardian - no booking needed - every Wednesday from 10.30 to 11.15am, though it's worth checking during school holidays in case it isn't running. The library also hosts a Children's Book Club for 9 to 12-year-olds, meeting monthly, usually on a Tuesday from 4 to 4.30pm, for kids who want to swap recommendations and talk about what they're reading with other young readers. Both groups are free to attend. Contact the library on 061 922983 or scarriff_library@clarecoco.ie for current dates.
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Quin Village Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also on Wednesday mornings in Quin, Co. Clare, the Quin Village Parent, Baby and Toddler Group runs from the Quin Village Community Hall - access is via the right-hand side entrance - from 10 to 11.30am, at €3 per session. The hall is set up well for younger children, with play tents, tunnels and a good selection of books alongside the usual toys, and complimentary tea and coffee for the adults. Parents, grandparents and childminders are all welcome to bring children aged 0 to 5 along for a play and a chat. The venue is wheelchair and buggy accessible with free on-site parking, which makes it an easy one to get to with a pram in tow.
View full details →Quin Baby & Toddler Group
Quin Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning at Quin Community Centre, Co. Clare, for families with children up to about three years old. It's a genuinely pop-in setup - there's no need to sign up for a full term, so families can come along whenever suits, whether that's every week or now and then. Sessions run from 10 to 11.30am at €3 per family, with plenty of toys and a friendly atmosphere for meeting other parents and childminders from Quin and the wider area. To find out more, text quintoddlergroup@gmail.com.
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Kilkishen Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Kilkishen Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning during term time at the Kilkishen Cultural Centre in Gortnacorragh, Co. Clare, from 10 to 11.30am. All caregivers are welcome, whether that's mums, dads, grandparents or childminders, and there's no charge to attend. It's a relaxed drop-in setting - pop in for a cuppa and a chat while the little ones play together. For more information, contact 0877556930.
View full details →Ennistymon Toddler Group & Breastfeeding groups
Based in Ennistimon, Co. Clare, this listing covers both a toddler group and breastfeeding support groups, welcoming children across a very wide age range from newborns up through the young teenage years. Combining a toddler group with breastfeeding support reflects a community approach to family wellbeing, giving parents a place to get practical feeding guidance alongside a relaxed social setting where children can play with others locally. Pricing is described as varying rather than fixed. As specific days, times and costs aren't listed here, families in the Ennistimon area are encouraged to contact the organisers directly for current details before attending.
View full details →Ennis Doora Barefield Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
The Ennis Doora Barefield Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets on Tuesday mornings during term time at Fahy Hall, beside the Church of Our Lady in Rosslevan, Co. Clare. It's a free, welcoming session for babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers along with whoever's minding them - parents, grandparents or childminders - running from 10am to noon. Beyond the toys and floor space for children to play and mix with others their own age, it's equally a chance for the adults to sit down together for a chat. For more information, contact the group on 085 8741773.
View full details →Crusheen Baby & Toddler Group
Crusheen Baby & Toddler Group gathers every Tuesday morning during term time at Crusheen Community Centre in Cloonmoney, Co. Clare, welcoming children from newborns to five-year-olds. Anyone looking after a small child is welcome to come along - mums, dads, grandparents and childminders alike - for a cup of tea, a chat and some free play from 10am to noon. It costs €3.50 per family, and there's no need to book; just turn up on the day. For updates on term dates, check the group's Facebook page.
View full details →Ballyvaughan Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Ballyvaughan Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets at St John Hall in Knocknagroagh, just outside the village, every Monday from 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time. It's a simple, low-key setup open to babies right through to five-year-olds, with a good supply of toys and space for children to explore under a parent or guardian's supervision. There's no set fee, just a voluntary contribution of around €2 towards running costs. For more details, contact the group on 0861525843.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Clare?
Kids Patch lists 22 parent-and-toddler groups in Clare. Each listing links straight through to the provider — Kids Patch is free for parents to use and takes no booking fee or commission.
Whereabouts in Clare can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Clare are concentrated in Shannon (4), Ennis (3).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Clare cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 22 of the 22 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Clare cost?
None of the 22 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 Clare?
Yes — 4 of the 22 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 Clare?
It varies by provider: of the 22 listings, 7 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.