Parent-and-toddler Classes in Kilkenny

Explore 8 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Kilkenny, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.

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Droichead FRC Parent & Toddler Group

Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Old CBS, West Street, Callan, Kilkenny.

Monday · 09:30-11:00 · Drop-in
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Ready to Play

In County Kilkenny, Ready to Play's Dundaryark classes bring child development experts and teachers together with local families for a weekly play and music session. Themes rotate throughout the year - the rainforest, under the sea, circus skills and more - with over 30 to explore in total. Sessions split into Baby classes (newborn to pre-walkers) and Walkers-Toddlers Play & Music (pre-walkers to 3.5 years), giving parents and caregivers a chance to build friendships locally while their children explore and socialise. 5 sessions cost €70.

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Woodkids Forest School

Woodkids Forest School brings child-led outdoor play to the woods at Jenkinstown, Co. Kilkenny, for children from around 18 months up to five years, each accompanied by a parent or carer. Groups meet on Fridays and Saturdays from 10am to 11.30am for games, nature crafts, hammock time, balancing on ropes and storytelling, led by a qualified Forest School Leader. A term runs for four to six weeks and costs €60. Children should come dressed for the outdoors in waterproofs, warm layers and long sleeves and trousers; non-walking younger siblings can tag along free of charge. The path is buggy and wheelchair accessible, with toilets at the park entrance, though dogs aren't permitted at sessions.

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Newpark Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group

Free

Newpark Parent and Toddler Group has been meeting in Kilkenny for over 25 years, giving babies and toddlers up to age five a relaxed space to play while parents and childminders catch up over tea and coffee. Sessions run every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12pm during term time at Kilkenny Presbyterian Church on New Road, with toys, story time, music time and a snack break built into the morning. The group is popular, so booking a place in advance through the group's website is recommended. It's free to attend, and open to anyone caring for a young child in the Kilkenny area.

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Mooncoin Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group

Mooncoin Parent and Toddler Group meets upstairs in the GAA Complex on Polerone Road, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny, every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during term time. Babies and toddlers have toys to play with while parents and carers catch up, and the group marks festive occasions through the year with special activities. Special visitors, such as Mini Musos, occasionally drop in for extra fun. Cost is €5 per family. Contact 086 254 6317 for more details, and keep an eye on social media for restart dates after school holidays.

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Inistioge Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group

Inistioge Parent and Toddler Group meets upstairs at Cois Abhann Community Centre on Church Street, Inistioge, Co. Kilkenny, every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during term time. Children from newborn to five have plenty of room to run around, along with arts and crafts, storytime, songs and sensory play sessions. Parents and carers can drop in for a coffee and a chat, with no need to book ahead. The group also puts on festive events for occasions like Halloween and Christmas. Cost is €2 per family. Contact 087 321 1926 for more information.

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Cellarstown / New Park / Kilkenny - Baby & Toddler Group

Free

Kilkenny Parent and Toddler Group meets at Millennium Court on Hebron Road, Kilkenny every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am during term time, welcoming mammies, dads and childminders with children from newborn to four years old. Sessions include nursery rhymes, books and sensory play for the little ones, while the adults get a chance to connect with each other. There's no charge to attend. As the group has no social media presence, the best way to confirm details or check the group is running is to call 087 193 9776 directly.

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Callan Parent and Toddler Group

Free

Callan Parent and Toddler Group is hosted by Droichead Family Resource Centre at The Old CBS on West Street, Callan South, Co. Kilkenny. It's a drop-in session - no need to book - open to mums, dads, guardians, grandparents and other carers with children from newborn to five years old. Sessions run every Friday from 9.30 to 11am during term time, giving families a chance to meet new people over a cuppa and a chat while the children play. There's no charge to attend. Contact 085 856 4950 for more information, and check social media for the restart date after school holidays.

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Common questions

How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Kilkenny?

Kids Patch lists 8 parent-and-toddler groups in Kilkenny. 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 Kilkenny cover?

Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 5 years. 8 of the 8 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.

How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Kilkenny cost?

None of the 8 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 Kilkenny?

Yes — 3 of the 8 listings are free to attend. Use the "Free classes only" filter above to see just those.