Parent-and-toddler Classes in Cork
Explore 91 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Cork, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Cúidiú - Little Explorers Sensory Play
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Methodist Church Youghal, P36HY88.
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Tweenies Baby & Toddler Group Youghal
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Methodist Church.
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Tracton P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Tracton Arts & Community Centre.
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Togethernest 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 Bantry.
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Sleeping Bunnies Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ballymaloe Grainstore.
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Skibbereen P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Skibbereen FRC.
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St Joseph's Parent & Toddler Group Charleville
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Joseph's National School.
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Ross
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Fachtna's Cathedral Hall, Rosscarbery.
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Rector & Churchwardens Carrigaline Union Bumps, Babies & Toddlers
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Carrigaline Union Parish Hall.
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PIPS (Parents, Infants & Preschoolers)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Kilworth.
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Mourneabbey P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Community Hall.
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Midleton Tots
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Scoil Bhrìde, Midleton.
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Kinsale P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at St Multose Community Hall.
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Kandu - Boherbue
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Pearse Memorial Hall.
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Glenville Baby & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Glenville National School Hall.
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Little Feet P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Fermoy.
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Carers and Tots
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Fermoy Presbyterian Church.
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Fanlobbus
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Cox's Hall.
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Cuidiù - Sleeping Bunnies
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ballymaloe Grainstore.
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Cuidiù - Rathcormac Playgroup
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Rathcormac Community Centre.
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Cuidiù - Macroom Meet Up
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Macroom GAA Hall.
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Cúidiú - Little Explorers Sensory Play
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Methodist Church Youghal, P36HY88.
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Cuidiù - Bantry Playgroup
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mealagh Community Centre.
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Crosshaven P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Crosshaven Community Centre.
View full details →Courtmac TotSpot
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Courtmacsherry Community Hall.
View full details →Baby & Toddler Mornings
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at The Model Village, Clonakilty.
View full details →Clap Handies Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Youghal Family Centre.
View full details →Buttevant P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Market House, P51 FRD0.
View full details →Butterfly Bunch
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at First Fruits Art Centre.
View full details →Beara
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Beara West Family Resource Centre.
View full details →Aughaville Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Aughaville.
View full details →Wilton Toddler Group (SMA)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Room 11, SMA Centre, Wilton T12KR23.
View full details →Turners Cross P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Turners Cross Community Centre, Church View, Curragh Road T12YP89.
View full details →Hokey Kokey P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ardfallen Methodist Hall, Douglas Road, Cork.
View full details →Beginnings Parent and Toddler Group - Family Resource Centre (Mahon CPD)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Mahon Family Resource Centre, Mahon Drive T12Y180.
View full details →Barnardos Brighter Futures P&T PEEP Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ardmore Avenue, Knocknaheeny, P23X564.
View full details →Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre - Parent and Toddler Group
Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre runs parent and toddler sessions on Main Street four days a week, Monday to Thursday at 10:30am, giving families a regular, easy-to-plan routine rather than a single weekly slot. At just €2 per child, cost is not a barrier to attending. Sessions are play-based, giving toddlers structured but relaxed social time with peers while parents get to know others in the Carrigtwohill area, an important source of support particularly for those with a first child.
View full details →Passage West Parent and Toddler Group
Passage West Parent and Toddler Group meets weekly on Tuesdays from 10 to 11:30am at the PACE Centre in Passage West, Co. Cork. Being volunteer-run keeps the group community-focused and informal, rather than a structured commercial class. Sessions give toddlers a chance to play alongside other children their age while parents connect with others in the local area, making it a good option for building early social routines and local support networks.
View full details →Toddler Group Time in Cork Libraries
Douglas Library runs a free Duplo Time every Wednesday and Friday from 11.30am to 12.15pm, giving toddlers and preschoolers a chance to build and create with provided Duplo bricks alongside a parent or guardian — a simple, hands-on session that's free to attend. It's one of three free toddler programmes across Cork City Libraries, alongside Hollyhill Library's Wednesday Story Time (10am, songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers) and Blackpool Library's Wednesday Toddler Time (10am, an informal chat-and-play drop-in). No booking is needed for any of the sessions.
View full details →Toddler Group Time in Cork Libraries
Hollyhill Library hosts a free Story Time every Wednesday at 10am, with songs, stories and rhymes aimed at babies and toddlers and their parent or carer — a relaxed, no-cost way to build early literacy habits and get out of the house. It's part of a wider set of free toddler sessions across Cork City Libraries: Blackpool Library runs an informal Toddler Time on Wednesdays at 10am for chatting and play, while Douglas Library offers Duplo Time on Wednesdays and Fridays from 11.30am to 12.15pm, with bricks supplied for children to build and create.
View full details →Play with Trayz
Play with Trayz's Kanturk class offers sensory and messy play for children aged 1 to 4, with a parent or guardian staying throughout the session. Trays are themed around different textures and materials — from water play to colourful sensory mixes — encouraging toddlers to explore and imagine at their own pace. Each class costs 15 euro, and the same format runs in Tralee and Mallow for families further afield. It's a straightforward, tactile activity well suited to younger children who are still learning mostly through touch and hands-on discovery.
View full details →Mindful Sensory Play by Playtime Healing
At Edina on St Patrick's Road in Turners Cross, Cork city, Mindful Sensory Play by Playtime Healing runs its child-led sensory sessions for children aged six months to four years, alongside their parent or carer. The sessions are designed to introduce early mindfulness concepts through present-moment awareness and sensory exploration - a gentle way for toddlers to build developmental skills while giving grown-ups a chance to connect with other local families. Pricing is pay-as-you-go at €15-20 per session. This Turners Cross group is part of a wider set of regular Mindful Sensory Play sessions around County Cork, including Ballincollig, Clonakilty and Bantry.
View full details →KidLit Creators - Creative writing for kids!
In Carrigtwohill, County Cork, KidLit Creators offers a creative writing class for 8-10 year olds that aims to spark imagination and self-expression while also building social skills and confidence, all without screens. Like its sister group in nearby Glounthaune, the Carrigtwohill class runs after school on Mondays and Tuesdays from 3.30-4.30pm, over a six-week term priced at €60. For bookings or more information, email kidlitcreators@hotmail.com or follow @kidlitcreators on Instagram, where class, workshop and camp updates are posted.
View full details →Whitechurch and Waterloo Toddler Group
Whitechurch and Waterloo Toddler Group meets every Monday from 9.30 to 11.30am at Whitechurch Community Centre in Farranastig, County Cork, offering a spacious hall stocked with toys for children from birth to five and plenty of room for parents and caregivers to chat. The group regularly brings in special guests, so it's worth keeping an eye on their social media for what's coming up. There's no charge to attend, and new families are always welcome to drop in - a straightforward, sociable option for the Whitechurch and Waterloo area on Cork's northside.
View full details →Watergrasshill Playgroup
This Watergrasshill playgroup runs on Tuesday mornings at 10am and packs a fair amount into the session for children aged roughly newborn to four: a music segment with shakers, bubbles and parachute games, a snack time featuring different fruit and vegetables each week to encourage sensory exploration, and free toy play while the adults enjoy tea, coffee and biscuits. The group regularly brings in outside guests too, such as DoReDee Music and Get Messy With Tessy Sensory Play, adding some variety to the usual weekly routine. At €5 per family, it's a well-rounded option for parents in the Watergrasshill area of County Cork.
View full details →Togher Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Hosted by the Togher Family Centre at Tom O'Sullivan House on Maglin Grove in the Deanrock Estate, Cork, this parent, baby and toddler group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon during term time. It's a relaxed setting for parents to unwind, meet other families in the Togher area, and pick up new ideas for playing with their child. At €2 per child, it's an accessible weekly option for children from birth to five. Note that the group's return after school holidays doesn't always line up exactly with term dates, so it's worth checking social media before heading along; email operations@tfamc.ie with any questions.
View full details →Toddler Group Time in Cork Libraries
Blackpool Library runs a free Toddler Time every Wednesday at 10am — an informal drop-in where parents and toddlers can chat, play and connect with other families in the area, no booking required. This is one of several free toddler sessions run across Cork City Libraries, alongside Hollyhill Library's Story Time (Wednesdays, 10am), featuring songs and rhymes for babies and toddlers, and Douglas Library's Duplo Time (Wednesdays and Fridays, 11.30am–12.15pm), where Duplo bricks are provided for open-ended building and creative play. All sessions are free and suitable for babies through preschoolers with a parent or guardian.
View full details →Sheeps Head Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Durrus Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon at Durrus Community Hall on the Sheep's Head peninsula, County Cork, offering a relaxed community playgroup for children from birth to five with refreshments included for the adults. Throughout the year the group hosts a Christmas event and a well-loved swap shop where families can pass on outgrown baby and toddler items - a practical, sociable touch. Admission is €3 per child or €4 per family; follow the group's social media accounts for session updates.
View full details →Schull Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Everyone is welcome at Schull Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, which meets every Thursday morning from 10am to noon at the Church of Ireland Hall on Pier Road, Schull - the kettle is always on, in the group's own words. Plenty of toys are on hand to keep children from birth to five occupied, along with tea, coffee and a healthy snack for the grown-ups. There's no charge to attend, making it an easy, low-commitment way for parents and carers in the Schull area to meet others and give their little ones some social time. Follow the group's social media for any updates to the regular schedule.
View full details →Rockchapel Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Rockchapel Parent, Baby & Toddler Group welcomes parents, grandparents and childminders every Thursday from 10am to noon at Rockchapel Community Centre in Tooreennagrena, County Cork - a free session built around tea, coffee and conversation while babies practise tummy time and toddlers run off their energy. The group also puts on special events across the year, so it's worth following their social media accounts to avoid missing anything extra. With no charge to attend, it's an easy, no-pressure way for families in this part of North West Cork to build a weekly routine.
View full details →Renaniree Parent & Toddler Group
Renaniree Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am at Ionad Aise in Reidh na nDoirí, County Cork, offering play, arts and crafts, and a chance for parents, grandparents and childminders to sit down over coffee. Sessions are conducted using a mix of English and Irish, a nice touch for families wanting some Gaeilge woven into the morning. Children from birth to school age are welcome, and the group also marks Halloween and Christmas with special celebration days. At €3 per family, it's a friendly, low-cost fixture in the Ballingeary area; call 087 963 9293 for more information.
View full details →Play with Trayz
Play with Trayz runs sensory and messy play sessions in Gooldshill, County Cork, for children aged 1 to 4, with a parent or guardian staying for the class. Each session is built around a tray-based activity — think colourful textures, water play or small imaginative worlds — designed to give little ones a safe, hands-on way to explore and learn. Classes cost 15 euro per session and also run in Tralee and Kanturk, so families across the wider area have more than one option for a local session. The format keeps things simple and sensory-focused, ideal for toddlers who learn best through touch and play.
View full details →Piccolo Play Village Yoga & Sensory classes
Piccolo Play Village in Ballincollig, Cork, runs stay-and-play term classes built around a miniature village setting, mixing Mindful Sensory Play and Children's Yoga with imaginary role-play sessions where kids act out scenarios in their own scaled-down world. Classes are priced from €14 and suit a broad age range, from babies as young as six months up to around six years old, making it a flexible option for families with children at different stages who want to attend together. It's a distinctive alternative to a standard parent-and-toddler drop-in for parents in the Ballincollig area looking for something more structured.
View full details →Newtown Cork Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Newtownshandrum Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Friday from 10 to 11am at Newtownshandrum Community Hall in County Cork, with a programme that stretches beyond free play to include music sessions, a buggy walking group and occasional guest classes, alongside the usual snacks and tea or coffee. Open to parents and all other caregivers with children from birth to five, the group costs €2 per child and welcomes anyone to come along on the day, no strings attached. For more information or to join the group, contact Erin on 086 191 8543.
View full details →Nana's Playroom
Nana's Playroom takes a child-led, messy-play approach to sensory sessions, laying out open-ended materials and letting children from around six months to four years explore however they choose - the idea being that there's no wrong way to play, only room for imagination to lead. The main sessions run at Ballinlough Community Centre, Cork, every Sunday from 9.30 to 10.30am, with an additional class held at Dramarama in Mount Oval, Rochestown. Parents or carers stay and supervise throughout, and are encouraged to join in the mess rather than watch from the sidelines - it's designed as much as a bonding experience for the adult as for the child. Since sessions involve water, paint and similar materials, a spare outfit is a good idea.
View full details →Mindful Sensory Play by Playtime Healing
Mindful Sensory Play by Playtime Healing runs a child-led parent-and-toddler session at the Church of the Immaculate Conception on Western Road in Clonakilty, County Cork, for children from six months to four years old. Sessions are built around present-moment awareness and exploration of the five senses, giving toddlers and their grown-ups a relaxed way to connect, meet other local families, and build developmental skills through sensory play. Classes are pay-as-you-go, priced between €15 and €20 per session. Clonakilty is one of several regular Cork locations for Mindful Sensory Play, alongside Ballincollig and Bantry - check social media for the current schedule.
View full details →Millstreet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Millstreet Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Monday from 10am to noon in the GAA Community Hall at West End, Coomlogane, Millstreet, welcoming parents, grandparents and carers from across the local area for a relaxed, fun-filled morning with children from birth to five. The group likes to mark Irish holidays with themed activities - green sensory buns for St Patrick's Day among them - alongside tea, coffee and snacks for the grown-ups every week. At €7 per family, it's a well-established weekly fixture for West Cork families; email millstreettoddlergroup@gmail.com for more.
View full details →Mahon Parent and Toddler Group & Baby Massage Cork
Run by Mahon Family Resource Centre on Mahon Drive, Cork, this parent and toddler group meets every Friday during the school term from 10 to 11.30am for €6 per family, giving parents a coffee and a chat while their children play and take part in activities together. The centre also runs Baby Massage classes from time to time at a discounted rate for toddler group members - keep an eye on the group's Facebook page for upcoming dates. Between the two offerings, it's a useful local base for Mahon families with children from birth through to around five.
View full details →Little Ones Playgroup
Little One's Playgroup meets every Thursday from 9.45 to 11.30am in Ladysbridge Hall, East Cork, for babies and toddlers aged roughly newborn to three and a half, along with the parents, guardians, grandparents or childminders who bring them. It's run on a voluntary basis by two local women, who welcome extra helping hands. The group aims to be warm, inclusive and supportive, offering a safe space for adults and children to socialise and develop through play - caregivers are asked to stay for the full session and supervise their own child throughout. A snack and drink from home is recommended, and organisers should be told of any allergies in advance. Cost is €3 per family.
View full details →Little Island Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Based at the Little Island Sports Complex in Wallingstown, this parent, baby and toddler group is run by the Little Island Community Association and meets every Tuesday from 12.30 to 1.30pm during the school term - a handy lunchtime slot for parents structuring their day around naps or older siblings' school runs. The session covers art, games and toys for children from birth to five, plus occasional events tied to holidays through the year, and it's completely free to attend. Open to mums, dads and carers alike, it's a chance to get out of the house and let little ones burn off some energy. Contact littleislandsports@gmail.com for details.
View full details →Lisgoold/Leamlara Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Lisgoold/Leamlara Parent, Baby & Toddler Group runs every Tuesday from 9.15 to 11.30am at Lisgoold Community Centre, welcoming mums, dads and all other carers with children from birth to around five. The hall is set up with toys, games, crafts, dress-up costumes and ride-on toys, plus a dedicated baby corner and snacks for the children. At €2 per family, it's an easy weekly drop-in for parents in the Lisgoold and Leamlara area of East Cork looking to meet new faces without needing to book ahead. For more information, email lisgooldtoddlergroup@gmail.com.
View full details →Leap Baby &Toddler Group
Leap Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10 to 11.30am at Leap Church of Ireland in Woodview, Kilmacabea, County Cork, for a morning built around gentle structure: a weekly craft, story time, songs and a prayer, followed by tea, coffee, juice and a spread that runs to biscuits, scones and cake. Open to all parents and carers with children from newborn to school age, the group costs €5 per family to attend. It's a good fit for families wanting a bit more routine than a free-play drop-in, set within a friendly rural community hall. Updates are posted on the group's Facebook page.
View full details →Le Cheile Parent and Toddler Group
Meeting every Wednesday morning from 9.30 to 11.30am in the Blue Cube at Gouldshill, Mallow, this Cluain Glás parent and toddler group welcomes not just parents but grandparents, childminders and other carers too, alongside children up to around four years old. Sessions are deliberately informal and child-led: adults are encouraged to step back and let the children direct their own play rather than steering activities themselves, while staying responsible for supervising their own child throughout. At €3 per class, it's a low-key, low-cost way to build a weekly routine of play and company near Mallow.
View full details →Ladysbridge Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Also known locally as Little One's Playgroup, Ladysbridge Parent, Baby & Toddler Group gathers every Thursday from 9.45 to 11.30am in Ladysbridge Hall, East Cork. It's an easy-going space to drop in with a baby or toddler, grab a tea or coffee, and let the kids loose on the toys while the adults catch up. Throughout the year the group marks occasions like Halloween and Christmas with small parties for the children. Admission is €3 per family, and the group can be reached through its Facebook page for updates on session times and events.
View full details →Knocknaheeny Toddler Group - Barnardos
Hosted by Barnardos at the Brighter Futures Centre in Knocknaheeny, Cork City, this parent, baby and toddler group is open to local families with a child between birth and five years old, subject to a place being available. It runs every Friday from 9.30 to 10.30am during the school term, and there's no cost to attend. Because the group doesn't run a social media page, the best way to check availability or ask about joining is to ring the centre directly on 021 430 7964 - a straightforward, community-based option for parents in the Knocknaheeny area.
View full details →KidLit Creators - Creative writing for kids!
KidLit Creators runs a creative writing class for children aged 8 to 10 in Glounthaune, County Cork, designed to stimulate imagination and self-expression while building social skills and confidence in a screen-free setting. The Glounthaune group meets after school, with sessions running Mondays and Tuesdays from 3.30-4.30pm across a six-week term, priced at €60. This is one of two locations KidLit Creators runs classes in - the other is nearby Carrigtwohill. For enquiries or to check current availability, email kidlitcreators@hotmail.com or follow @kidlitcreators on Instagram.
View full details →Innishannon Parent & Toddler Group
Innishannon Parent & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon in Innishannon Parish Hall, County Cork, welcoming children from birth to five along with their parents, guardians or childminders. Snacks, toys and crafts are laid on for the kids, with tea, coffee and cake for the adults. At €2 per person (capped at €5 per family), it's an affordable weekly outing, and new faces - including friends brought along by regulars - are always welcome. A tip from the group: bring your own travel mug if you have one, though disposable cups are provided for anyone who forgets. Keep up to date via the group's Facebook page.
View full details →Glengarriff/Coomhola Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Set in a big hall in Cappyaughna, near Glengarriff in West Cork, this parent, baby and toddler group opens its doors to families with children from newborn right up to preschool age. There's plenty of room and toys for little ones to explore while parents get a chance to sit down together. The group meets twice a week, on Mondays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm during the school term, for €5 per family. It's a simple, sociable drop-in - a good option for parents in the Glengarriff and Coomhola area looking to meet others nearby. Call 086 169 7571 for details.
View full details →Glen Baby & Toddler Group Cork - Cuddles & Chat
Glen Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm on Glen Avenue in The Glen, Cork, giving parents and carers of babies through to five year olds a relaxed weekly meet-up. It costs just €2 per session and runs through the school year, breaking only in July and August. Beyond the usual chat, toys and play, the group brings in a qualified speech and language therapist for the Happy Talk programme (a 4-week course each autumn and spring term), marks every child's birthday with a cake and a keepsake photo, and rounds off the year with a train trip to Fota Wildlife Park in late June, picking back up in September. Contact glenresourcecentre@gmail.com to find out more.
View full details →Fermoy Parent, Baby & Toddler Group "As Gaeilge"
Fermoy Parent, Baby & Toddler Group "As Gaeilge" - also known as the Dancing Daisies Playgroup - is an Irish-language playgroup held in the Anderson Room at Fermoy Youth Centre, Co. Cork, every second Friday during term time from 10 to 11.30am. Sessions open with a few rhymes as Gaeilge, move on to games, and finish with toys plus tea and coffee for the parents, making it a gentle way to pick up a few words of Irish alongside the usual toddler-group socialising. All levels of Irish are welcome, from fluent speakers to complete beginners, and it's free to attend. Contact via the group's Facebook page for more information.
View full details →Dunmanway Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
A second toddler group in the town, Dunmanway Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is hosted by Dunmanway Family Resource Centre on Kilbarry Road, Co. Cork, meeting every Thursday during term time from 10 to 11.45am. New families are always welcome at this safe, low-key venue where children can play and explore while parents connect with others in the community - the centre is also happy to talk through its wider services for families. Cost is €5 per family. Contact 085 245 3688 to find out more.
View full details →Dunmanway Cox's Hall Toddler Group
Dunmanway Cox's Hall Toddler Group meets every Wednesday morning during term time at Cox's Hall on Sackville Street, Co. Cork, from 10 to 11.30am. The session mixes playtime with crafts, a story and some music, and it's a straightforward pop-in group - no need to book ahead, just drop down and join in. Cost is €7 per family, reflecting the craft materials that are part of each week's activities. Contact via the group's Facebook page for more information.
View full details →Dromdaleague Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Dromdaleague Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, also known as Tiny Treasures Playgroup, meets on the second and fourth Monday of the month during term time at The Methodist Church in Drimoleague, Co. Cork, from 10.30am to noon. It's a relaxed setting for little ones to make friends over songs, play and a snack, while parents and carers get to know each other too. A suggested contribution of €3 per family covers running costs. Contact the group via its social media accounts for the next session date.
View full details →Donoughmore Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Donoughmore Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Monday morning during term time at Donoughmore Community Centre, Co. Cork, from 9.30 to 11am. Sessions bring together music, games and free play for the children, along with snacks and drinks for everyone - a straightforward, welcoming morning out for babies and toddlers from the local area. Cost is €3 per family. Contact the group via its Facebook page for more information.
View full details →Cork Multiples Club - Wilton/Bishopstown - Toddler Group
This Cork branch of the Irish Multiple Births Association (IMBA) runs a monthly toddler group for parents of twins, triplets and other multiples at Brú Columbanus on Cardinal Way, Wilton, meeting on the last Friday of the month from 10am to noon. IMBA is a volunteer-run charity founded in 1996 by parents of multiples themselves, which gives the group's members a particular insight into the practical and emotional side of raising more than one baby at a time, from pregnancy and birth through the different childhood stages. Alongside the monthly meet-up, the club also runs a quarterly information evening for expectant parents of multiples. The group keeps both a public and a private Facebook page; contact corkmultiplesclub@gmail.com to get involved.
View full details →Conna Parent, Baby & Toddler Group (Tweenies Playgroup)
Conna Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, also known as Tweenies Playgroup, meets every Monday morning during term time at Conna Community Hall, Co. Cork (enter via the side door), from 10am to noon. Parents and childminders are welcome to drop in any week with their little ones for free play, a chat and a cuppa - a good way to meet other families in the area without needing to commit to every session. Cost is €3 per family. Contact the group via its social media accounts for updates.
View full details →Cobh Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Cobh Parent, Baby & Toddler Group is hosted by Cobh Family Resource Centre at Park House on Cloyne Terrace, aimed at parents and carers of children up to about three years old. It meets every Tuesday morning during term time from 10.30am to noon, giving families a safe, friendly space to meet while children play and socialise together - arts and crafts materials are also on hand for those who want to get creative. It's free to attend. Contact 021 4816103 for more information.
View full details →Coachford Baby & Toddler Group
Coachford Baby & Toddler Group meets every Saturday morning during term time at Aghabullogue GAA Hall in Coachford, Co. Cork, from 10am to noon. It's open to all local parents and children who fancy meeting other families in the area, giving both the little ones and the grown-ups a chance to make new friends nearby over a relaxed morning of play and conversation. There's no charge to attend. Contact the group via its Facebook page for more information.
View full details →Clonakilty Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Clonakilty Parent, Baby & Toddler Group, also known as Little Treasures Baby & Toddler Playgroup, meets every Monday morning during term time at Kilgarriffe Parish Hall on the Western Road, across from the Catholic Church, from 10 to 11.30am. It's a friendly, low-key setting for meeting other local parents and carers over a cup of tea and a scone while the little ones play together and make friends. Cost is €3 per family. Contact 0863226635 for more details.
View full details →Castletownbere Baby & Toddler Group
Castletownbere Baby & Toddler Group is hosted by Beara West Resource Centre on Main Street, Co. Cork, and meets every Thursday morning during term time from 10.15 to 11.45am. Mothers, fathers, grandparents, childminders and au pairs are all welcome to come along on a pop-in basis, giving babies and toddlers a chance to play and meet other children while the adults chat and get to know one another. A WhatsApp group keeps everyone up to date between sessions. Cost is €5 per family. Contact info@bearawestfrc.ie to find out more or to join the WhatsApp group.
View full details →Castletown Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Castletown Parent, Baby & Toddler Group - known locally as Cas Toddlers - is a popular one for families who find weekday mornings tricky, since it runs on a Saturday. Sessions take place every Saturday during term time from 10.30am to noon at Castletown Hall in Castletown Kinneigh, Co. Cork, at €5 per family. There's a good stock of toys and plenty of chances for children to mix with others their own age, and the group also marks occasions like Halloween with special events, plus the odd baking activity - updates go up on its Facebook page. Contact castletownparentsandtoddlers@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Carrigtwohill Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Carrigtwohill Family Resource Centre runs its Parent and Toddler Group on Main Street four mornings a week during term time - Monday to Thursday, 10.30 to 11.30am - a reflection of how popular the group has become locally. It welcomes children of all ages, from babes in arms up to two or three-year-olds, with typical activities including free play, playdough and arts and crafts. Beyond the play itself, the group is valued as a way for parents and carers to build a support network and hear about other services and groups in the area. It runs pay-as-you-go at €2 per family, so there's no need to commit to a set day. Contact the centre on (021) 453 3000 for more information.
View full details →Carrignavar Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Carrignavar Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Thursday during term time at Carrignavar Community Centre on Main Street, Co. Cork, from 10am to noon. All little ones are welcome for playtime and snacks, while parents and carers catch up over tea and treats - bring your own reusable cup if you can. Cost is €4 per family. Contact via the group's Facebook page or email glencarrigkids@gmail.com.
View full details →Carrigaline Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Carrigaline Parent, Baby & Toddler Group - also known as POLO, Parents of Little Ones - was set up by Carrigaline Baptist Church to support local parents and families of children up to four years old. It meets every Thursday morning during term time at Carrigaline Community Centre on Church Road, right beside the playground, from 9.45 to 11.15am. While the children play, parents, grandparents and carers get a chance to relax with a cup of tea and a chat. There's no charge to attend. For more details, contact 087 6290424.
View full details →Blackrock Baby & Toddler Group Cork
Blackrock/Ballintemple Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday morning during term time at Ardfoyle Convent on Ardfoyle Crescent, Cork, from 9.30 to 11am. It's a well-established drop-in group for mums, dads, grandparents and other carers of babies and toddlers, with a good supply of toys and regular special guests or one-off classes added into the usual mix through the year. Cost is €5 per family. Just turn up on the day - contact blackrocktoddlebums@gmail.com for more information.
View full details →Bandon Parent & Toddler Group
Bandon Parent & Toddler Group meets every Thursday morning during term time at Bandon Family Centre, Co. Cork, from 10.30am to 12.30pm. The morning combines song, dance and free play for the children with plenty of chat over healthy snacks for the parents - a nice mid-week outing for babies through to five-year-olds. It's free to attend. For more information, contact +353238829466.
View full details →Ballyhea Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Ballyhea Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Friday morning during term time at Ballyhea Parish Hall, Co. Cork, from 10am to noon, at €3 per family. Sponsored by Ballyhea Preschool, the group focuses on younger babies and toddlers and gives local parents and carers a chance to build a support network through child-led play and a cup of tea together. Contact ballyheapreschoolboard@gmail.com to find out more.
View full details →Ballincollig Baby & Toddler Group Cork
Ballincollig Baby & Toddler Group is hosted by Ballincollig Family Resource Centre at The Village Centre on Station Road, Co. Cork, running on Thursday mornings during term time. What's on offer varies week to week - sometimes it's a simple parent meet-up with free play for the kids, other times a more structured session with sensory play, rhymes and songs, so it's worth checking the centre's social media beforehand to see what's planned. Both timing and cost vary depending on the activity. Contact info@ballincolligfrc.org for the current schedule.
View full details →Baby & Toddler Group Cork City
POLO - Parents of Little Ones - is a weekly parent-toddler group meeting at Cork Baptist Church on McCurtain Street in the city's Victorian Quarter, open to anyone with a child aged up to three. Sessions run every Tuesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term and are free to attend, offering a central, easy-to-reach spot for city-based families to meet others with children the same age over free play and a chat. Contact meabh.kenny@gmail.com for more details.
View full details →Ardfallen/Douglas Breastfeeding and Toddler Group
This listing covers three separate family sessions around the Douglas Road area of Cork city. The Breastfeeding Group meets at the Ardfallen Methodist Centre on the last Friday of every month from 10 to 11.30am (€3 per family), and Breastfeeding Beyond Infancy meets at Blackpool Library on the third Saturday of the month at 11am - both organised through the La Leche League Cork City Facebook page. A separate Toddler Group runs at the same Ardfallen Methodist Centre every Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 10 to 11.45am, at €8 per family; contact carmelwalsh1@hotmail.com or 086-8834988 for details. Note that this Toddler Group has no confirmed online presence, so it's worth double-checking it's still running before making the trip.
View full details →Aghada Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Aghada Parent, Baby & Toddler Group meets every Tuesday morning during term time at Aghada Community Centre in Upper Aghada, Co. Cork, from 10am to noon. The space is set up with plenty of toys and a cosy mat area for babies, and it's open to mums, dads and any other caregiver bringing a small child along. It's pop-in, so there's no need to commit in advance - just drop by for a coffee and a chat while the children play. Cost is €4 per family. Get in touch via the group's Facebook page for updates.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Cork?
Kids Patch lists 91 parent-and-toddler groups in Cork. 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 Cork can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Cork are concentrated in Clonakilty (3), Ballincollig (2), Carrigtwohill (2), Cobh (1), Mallow (1), Midleton (1).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Cork cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 10 years. 89 of the 91 state an age range. The rest leave it open, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Cork cost?
None of the 91 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 Cork?
Yes — 14 of the 91 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 Cork?
It varies by provider: of the 91 listings, 36 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.