Parent-and-toddler Classes in Laois
Explore 17 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Laois, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Tea and Tots (Midlands Down syndrome Centre)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Down Syndrome Centre Midlands, 27 Conboyne Close, Bellingham, Portlaoise, Co. Laois.
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Portlaoise 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 Treo Nua, Harpur's Lane, Portlaoise, Co Laois.
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Mountmellick 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 Methodist Hall, Mountmellick, Co Laois.
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Baby & Me Rathdowney 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 Clochar Centre, Main Street, Rathdowney.
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Ready to Play
Child development experts and teachers create a unique experience weekly, encouraging early learning and development. In class we pride ourselves on forging a sense of community where parents and caregivers build personal connections and lifelong friendships, with classes throughout the Midlands. Through socialisation, your child will explore and discover the world around them. Our classes are great fun for parents, caregivers and children alike, to share together in the vital first five years. Each week you and your little one will go on a new play and musical adventure into the rainforest, under the sea, practising circus skills and many more, with over 30 themes to explore during the year. Our Baby classes are suitable from newborn to pre-walkers, while our Walkers-Toddlers Play & Music classes are suitable for pre-walkers to 3.5 year olds.
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The Yoga Fairy Classes
The Yoga Fairy Classes bring children's yoga to the Mind & Body House in Abbeyleix, Co. Laois, over a four-week Saturday block priced at €50, with separate sessions for ages 3-6 and 7-12. Each class works on flexibility, balance, focus and coordination through playful poses, mindful breathing and simple ways to connect with body and feelings - all in a supportive, non-competitive atmosphere. Children just need comfortable clothing and a bottle of water, and parents are free to drop off rather than stay for the session.
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Rathdowney Children With Additional Needs Social Group
Incredabilities is a social group for children with additional needs in Rathdowney and the surrounding area, set up by parents to give kids from age three through their teens a space for inclusion, friendship and play. It also gives parents a chance to connect with others facing similar challenges. Sessions run every Saturday from 3.30 to 5pm at Rathdowney's Youth Club, Clochar Centre, for €2 per family. Only parents or guardians, the child and their siblings can attend play dates - friends and other non-family members can't be accommodated, and each parent signs in and remains responsible for their own children on arrival. Contact chloemartin317@gmail.com for more information.
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Portlaoise Library - Baby & Toddler Group / Kids Book Clubs
Portlaoise Library on Lower Main Street runs a broad mix of free family sessions, from baby storytime to Lego play and book clubs for older kids. The Baby and Toddler Book Club uses songs, stories and rhymes to build early literacy skills for ages 0-3, meeting fortnightly on Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30am. School-age readers can join Radioactive Readers (ages 7-9, Tuesdays at 4pm) or the Tweens Book Club (ages 10-12, Thursdays at 4pm), both recommended for booking in advance. Lego Free Play is a Saturday drop-in from 11am to 1pm, no booking needed. All sessions are free. Contact 057 86 22333 or portlaoiselibrary@laoiscoco.ie, and confirm dates around school holidays as they can shift.
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Portlaoise Family Resource Centre - Toddler & Kids Groups
Portlaoise Family Resource Centre on Harpur's Lane runs a parent-and-toddler morning every Monday from 9.30 to 11.30am, mixing play, art and craft, outdoor time, music, dance and storytelling for babies and toddlers while parents chat over tea and coffee. It's a drop-in session, no booking needed, and costs just €2 per family. The centre also runs youth clubs for older children on Tuesdays: a Junior Youth Group for ages 7-12 from 6 to 7pm, followed by a Senior Youth Group for 13-18 year-olds from 7 to 8pm, covering games, art, mindfulness, cookery and more. Membership is required for the youth clubs, with forms available at the centre. Contact info@portlaoisefrc.ie for details.
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Portarlington- Baby Group / Kids Book Clubs / Lego Group
Portarlington Library on Main Street hosts free groups for babies through to preteens, alongside regular pop-up events, especially around school holidays. The Baby and Toddler Book Club meets every Wednesday from 10.30 to 11.30am for under-threes to read, sing and play - places are limited, so it's worth calling or emailing ahead. A Junior Book Club for ages 9-12 runs on the last Wednesday of the month, and Lego Free Play is a no-booking Saturday drop-in from 10.30am. Everything is free. Contact the library on 057 8643751 or portarlingtonlibrary@laoiscoco.ie to confirm current dates.
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Portarlington Toddler Group & Buggy Group
Portarlington Toddler Group runs Fridays from 9 to 11am at the Parochial Hall in Cooltederry, with a light healthy snack and hot and cold drinks provided for both children and adults. Numbers are capped at 35 children, so pre-booking is essential, and each child is registered at their first visit for insurance purposes. Entry costs between €2 and €4 per child, with an optional €10 membership offering a discounted rate, priority booking and a loyalty programme. Activities and special events are shared via the group's Facebook, Instagram and Members WhatsApp group. The same group also runs a Buggy Group walk on Tuesday mornings, meeting at 10am at Costa - a good option for parents who'd rather get moving than sit down. Contact portplaygroup@gmail.com for more.
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Portarlington Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Portarlington Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets twice a week at Portarlington Community Centre on Link Road - Tuesdays from 9.30 to 10.30am and Fridays from 10.45am to 12.15pm - on a drop-in basis with no need to book. Mums, dads and childminders bring babies and toddlers along for playtime, storytelling and simple educational activities in a relaxed setting. It's free to attend, though it's worth checking times during school holidays as they can change. Contact portplaygroup@gmail.com for details.
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Mountmellick - Toddler Group / Kids Book Clubs / Lego Group
Mountmellick Library on O'Moore Street runs a full slate of free family groups, from baby storytime to Lego play, alongside seasonal pop-up events worth following on social media. The Baby and Toddler Book Club meets Thursdays from 10.30 to 11.30am for under-threes and their carers to read, sing and play together. Junior Book Clubs follow on Tuesdays for ages 4-6 and 7-9, and monthly for ages 10-12. Lego Free Play is a Saturday morning drop-in from 10.30am to 12.30pm, no booking required. Everything is free. Contact the library on 057 8689382 or mountmellicklibrary@laoiscoco.ie to confirm current times, which can shift around school holidays.
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Baby Sensory Class - Midwife For You
This Gentle Sensory class in Ballyhyland, Co. Laois, is designed by a registered midwife to introduce babies from around three months old up to pre-crawling age to lights, textures, sounds and gentle movement, without overstimulation. It works well as a follow-on from an infant massage course but can also be booked as a standalone class. Sessions are relaxed and baby-led, with time built in for feeding, changing and settling, plus a chance for parents to connect with each other. A four-week term costs €90 and takes place in the instructor's private studio. Mums, dads, or other caregivers such as grandparents are welcome to attend and take part alongside their baby; no special equipment is needed beyond comfortable clothing.
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Abbeyleix Library - Baby & Toddler Group / Kids Chess Club
Abbeyleix Library on Main Street runs two free weekly groups for local families: a baby and toddler book club and a junior chess club, alongside pop-up events tied to school holidays. Abbey Babbies Baby Book Club meets every Friday from 10.30 to 11.30am, giving babies and toddlers a chance to hear stories, borrow books and meet other families. Junior Chess Club runs every Saturday from 10am for children who enjoy testing their logic against other young players. Both are free to attend, though it's worth confirming dates around school holidays with the library on 057 8730020 or abbeyleixlibrary@laoiscoco.ie.
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Abbeyleix Laois Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
Abbeyleix Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets at Abbeyleix Heritage House on Ballyroan Road every Wednesday from 10am to noon, and unusually for a toddler group, keeps going right through the summer months. It's a drop-in session for babies and toddlers with their parents or childminders, with tea, coffee and biscuits on hand and no need to book ahead - new faces are always welcome. The cost is a nominal €3 per parent. For more information, contact Abbeyleix Heritage House on 057 8714944 or info@abbeyleixheritage.com.
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Zumbini
Zumbini's Portarlington class takes place on Saturdays at 12.15pm, for children aged 0 to 5 alongside a parent or caregiver. The session runs for 45 minutes and combines music, dance and simple instruments — think drums and rhythm sticks — into a programme designed to support early development through play and bonding. The same programme also runs on Saturdays in Monasterevin, Athy and Carlow. New starters receive a small gift at their first class and a certificate at the end of the term; a 4-week block costs 55 euro, or 70 euro for 6 weeks. Get in touch to find out about the next available session.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Laois?
Kids Patch lists 17 parent-and-toddler groups in Laois. 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 Laois can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Laois are concentrated in Portlaoise (5), Portarlington (4).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Laois cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 17 of the 17 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Laois cost?
None of the 17 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 Laois?
Yes — 5 of the 17 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 Laois?
It varies by provider: of the 17 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.