Parent-and-toddler Classes in Kildare
Explore 35 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Kildare, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Totzone Baby/Toddler Group - Brannockstown
Community baby and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Brannockstown.
View full details →Grúpa Tuistí agus Lapadán - Cill Dara le Gaeilge
Irish-language (Gaeilge) parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held in Naas.
View full details →Ballymore Eustace 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 Ballymore Eustace.
View full details →Dúlra Cill Dara
Dúlra Cill Dara is a Nature-based education social enterprise delivering Forest School programmes, outdoor learning experiences, camps, workshops, and training across County Kildare and the surrounding region. Founded in 2022, Dúlra works with children, families, schools, community groups, educators, and organisations to create meaningful opportunities for learning, play, wellbeing, and connection through shared experiences outdoors. Our programmes include Forest School, woodland camps, early years Nature experiences, school partnerships, biodiversity and heritage workshops, youth programmes, and professional development for educators. Sessions are led by experienced practitioners and are designed to support confidence, resilience, curiosity, practical skills, and a lifelong relationship with Nature. Dúlra Cill Dara is based in County Kildare and delivers programmes at woodland sites, schools, community venues, and partner locations throughout the region.
View full details →Inner Path Play Therapy
Aoife Fennell is the founder of Inner Path Play Therapy in Newbridge, Co. Kildare. She is a Qualified Play Therapist and Accreddited Creative Mindfulness Practitioner At Inner Path Play Therapy, Aoife offers 1:1 and group Play Therapy sessions, Creative Mindfulness courses, and parent support to help families navigate big feelings and everyday challenges. Her child-centred, creative, and holistic approach provides a safe and supportive space where children can express themselves, build emotional resilience, and thrive. She also collaborates with schools and organisations, offering workshops and courses tailored to their needs. With 23 years of lived experience with Type 1 Diabetes, Aoife has a special interest in supporting families facing chronic illness and medical trauma. She understands the emotional ups and downs that come with these experiences and offers compassionate, practical support to help families feel more connected and resilient. For parents, Aoife provides guidance to strengthen the parent-child bond through play, communication, and emotional understanding. She believes that when parents feel confident and connected, children feel safer and more secure—and she’s here to offer tools and support every step of the way. Ready to support your child’s emotional well-being? Get in touch today to learn how Aoife can help your family feel empowered, connected, and supported.
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Clongorey & District P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clongorey Club House,Clongorey.
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Tir na nOg
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Castledermot.
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Straffan 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 Straffan.
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Storytime fun at Naas library & cultural centre
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Naas – Cuidiu Naas Humpty Dumpty P&T group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Naas Nice to Meet you
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Naas.
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Newbridge FRC
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Newbridge.
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Stay and play baby and toddler group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Maynooth Local Market Family Space
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Maynooth Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maynooth.
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Ladybird P&T group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Athy.
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Kilcock 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 Kilcock.
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Kildare Down Syndrome P&T groups
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Allenwood. Also runs a separate Friday 10.00am-12.00pm session for 3-6 year olds.
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Fireflies group for children with autism and complex needs and their parents
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Leixlip.
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Clane Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Clane.
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Athy CFRC P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Athy.
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Bubbles Play & Music - Celbridge
Bubbles Play & Music, based at St Wolstan's Abbey in Celbridge, runs a range of classes for children from 6 weeks old up to age 5, including Sensory Baby Play, Play & Learn, Music, Art and Sports. Covering such a wide span within one provider means families can stay with Bubbles as their child grows, moving from early sensory classes for infants into more active music, art and sports sessions as they approach school age. Having several class types under one roof also makes it easy to try a different format if one style doesn't suit a particular child.
View full details →Zumbini
On Saturday mornings from 10.30am, Zumbini runs a 45-minute music and movement class for babies, toddlers and young children up to age 5 at Monasterevin Community Hall, County Kildare. Parents or caregivers take part alongside their child, with singing, dancing and simple percussion instruments used to encourage bonding and early development. Zumbini also runs sister Saturday classes in Portarlington, Athy and Carlow. A block of 4 weeks costs 55 euro, or 70 euro for 6 weeks, and each child gets a small welcome gift at their first session plus a certificate at the end of the course. Contact the organiser to book a place.
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Rathangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
This Rathangan family group offers a mix of nursery rhymes, sensory play, books, baby massage and a soft play area for children from birth to age 3, giving parents and carers plenty to keep little ones engaged while they connect with other families nearby. Sessions run every Wednesday during school term from 10 to 11.30am at Rathangan Hall, Newtown Street, County Kildare.
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Monasterevin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Monasterevin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group is a free weekly social session for parents and carers with babies and toddlers, mixing singing, dancing and messy play activities that change from week to week. The group also marks the calendar with festive days for Halloween and Christmas, adding a bit of extra fun to the usual routine. Sessions run every Wednesday during school term from 10am to 12pm at Monasterevin Community Centre, Whelan's Row, County Kildare, with no booking required — just drop in and meet other local families.
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Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
This independent parent and toddler group, affiliated with the Kildare County Childcare Commission, runs from the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre at Newtown House, Captain's Hill, Newtown, Leixlip. Sessions take place at 10am on Mondays and 11am on Tuesdays during term time, with all staff Garda vetted. The group is well stocked with age-appropriate, educational and sensory toys, mostly new and rotated between sessions after cleaning, and bathrooms with baby changing facilities are located just outside the hall. The cost is €2 per family. A separate, free Leixlip toddler group also meets on Thursdays at Our Lady's Parish Centre on Old Hill for families who prefer that venue.
View full details →Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Leixlip Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at Our Lady's Parish Centre on Old Hill, Leixlip, every Thursday at 10am during school term time, welcoming parents, grandparents and minders along with babies and toddlers from birth to around 4 years old. It's a simple, free drop-in session offering a change of scenery for little ones and a chance for adults to chat. New members are always welcome, with no need to book ahead. A second Leixlip toddler group, affiliated with the Kildare County Childcare Commission, runs from the Leixlip Youth and Community Centre on Newtown for families who prefer that side of town.
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Leixlip Library Baby and Toddler Group
Leixlip Baby & Toddler Time is a free social morning for children up to preschool age and the grown-ups who bring them, combining storytelling and songs from 11am with a well-stocked toy room to keep little ones entertained. Tea and coffee are on hand for parents and carers too. Sessions run every Friday from 10 to 11.30am at Leixlip Library, Captain's Hill, Newtown, County Kildare, with no need to book — families can simply come along.
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Kill Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Kill Time Playgroup, this parent, baby and toddler group offers a laid-back pay-as-you-go session where children play freely while parents catch up over tea, coffee and a treat. Beyond the regular weekly meet-up, the group occasionally runs special events, such as sensory classes with Little Turtles, and organises a summer buggy walking group. Sessions run every Monday during term time from 10am to 12pm at Hope Cottage, Main Street, Kill West, County Kildare (opposite the Spar), priced at €3 per family. Updates are shared through the group's WhatsApp group.
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Kildangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kildangan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets in the newly refurbished Kildangan Community Hall, giving families a fresh space to enjoy fun, play and early learning together. Toys and activities are set out for the children, while parents and carers get the chance to meet other families in the area. Sessions run every Wednesday morning during term time from 10 to 11am at Kildangan Community Hall, Bridgeside Cottages, Kilbeg, County Kildare, and are free to attend.
View full details →Kilcullen Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kilcullen Carer and Toddler Group is a support-focused meet-up for carers of children under 6, offering snacks, tea and coffee alongside toys and craft activities for the children. The relaxed, inclusive setting is designed to help parents and carers build friendships while their children play and socialise together, and guest groups such as Clever Little Handies occasionally join to teach baby sign language. No booking is needed — just drop in, with each carer responsible for their own child throughout. Sessions run every Wednesday morning during term time from 10am to 12pm in Room 3, Kilcullen Parish, County Kildare, with a €3 per family donation requested to cover costs.
View full details →Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group
Fireflies Leixlip Parent and Kids Group is a free-play social club designed specifically for children aged 3 to 7 with autism and other complex needs, giving them a safe, secure space to explore different sensory stations at their own pace. The group's motto, "let's play the sensory way," sums up its relaxed, child-led approach. Sessions run every Wednesday during term time from 5.30 to 7pm in the large, secure hall at Leixlip Youth & Community Centre, County Kildare, offering both children and their parents a regular weekly chance to connect with others in similar circumstances.
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Dunlavin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Run at Kildare Steiner School, the Síológa Parent & Child Programme offers a calm, unhurried space for parents to grow and explore alongside children aged 1 to 3, in keeping with the school's Steiner approach to shared, gentle learning. It's also a chance to connect with other like-minded local parents. Sessions run twice a week during term time, on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10am to 12pm, at Kildare Steiner School, Gormanstown, Dunlavin, County Kildare. Places are limited, so early enquiry is recommended; contact info@kildaresteinerschool.ie for current costs and availability.
View full details →Castledermot Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as Tír na Nóg, Castledermot Parent, Baby and Toddler Group welcomes children of any age, from newborns up, along with their parents and carers, for tea, biscuits and a chat while the little ones make new friends. There's no need to book — just pop in. Sessions run three mornings a week during school term — Monday, Wednesday and Friday, from 9.30am to 12pm — at Teach Community Centre, Castledermot, County Kildare, at a cost of €2 per family.
View full details →Carbury Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Carbury Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday morning during term time at Carbury GAA, Parstown, County Kildare, welcoming babies and preschoolers along with the mums, dads, grandparents and minders who bring them. The large hall gives kids plenty of room to run around while adults settle in for a cuppa and a chat. From time to time the group hosts special guests, such as Mucky Picnic, for a change of pace. Sessions run from 10am to 12pm and are free to attend.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Kildare?
Kids Patch lists 35 parent-and-toddler groups in Kildare. 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 Kildare can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Kildare are concentrated in Leixlip (5), Naas (4), Maynooth (3), Newbridge (2), Celbridge (1).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Kildare cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 7 years. 32 of the 35 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 Kildare cost?
1 of the 35 listings publishes a price: €5. 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 parent-and-toddler groups in Kildare?
Yes — 3 of the 35 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 Kildare?
It varies by provider: of the 35 listings, 19 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.