Parent-and-toddler Classes in Mayo
Explore 28 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Mayo, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Inver Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Inver, Ballina.
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Curious Cubs (Knockmore) Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Knockmore/Rathduff Community Centre, Ballina.
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Claremorris Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Curam, Dalton St, Claremorris.
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Christ the King Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Moneen, Castlebar.
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Sound and Scribble
Held every Friday from 9.30 to 10.30am in the Scouts Den, Castlebar, Sound and Scribble is a playgroup for babies and toddlers structured around five themed stations: sound, scribble, structure, súgradh and sensory play. Sessions cost €10 each. All caregivers - mothers, fathers, grandparents and childminders - are welcome to join in with their little ones, and an adult must stay for the whole session. Because messy play features regularly, it's worth packing a spare set of clothes.
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Westport Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Westport Parent, Baby and Toddler Group offers families in County Mayo a friendly weekly meet-up, with tea, biscuits and plenty of toys and refreshments laid on for the little ones. Throughout the year the group also puts on small festive get-togethers, such as a Christmas party. Sessions run every Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during the school term at Westport Leisure Park, James Street. The cost is €3 per family. For more information, contact westportpandt@gmail.com.
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Turlough Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Turlough Parent and Toddler Group meets near Castlebar, County Mayo, and is open to parents, grandparents and any caregiver hoping to connect with other families with children of a similar age. Alongside the usual toys and playtime, a public health nurse attends sessions, offering a handy opportunity to ask about breastfeeding support, weaning, tummy time or walking tips. The group meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term at Turlough Community Centre, Turlough Road, Leckneen, Castlebar. Attendance is free. Get in touch with the public health nurse or find the group on Facebook for more details.
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Tap and Toddle
Tap and Toddle runs movement-based classes for toddlers aged 1 to 4 across County Mayo, blending music, sensory play and story time into a fun, structured session. The format is designed to help little ones develop early social skills while giving parents and carers a chance to meet and chat with other families. Classes cost €15 per child per session. The warm, encouraging atmosphere is aimed at building confidence through movement and creative expression, welcoming both first-timers and regulars alike.
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Swinford Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Swinford Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, also known as the Culmore group, welcomes parents, grandparents and any caregiver looking to meet new people in the Swinford area of County Mayo while their little one gets some playtime in. It's an easy-going, informal session with a strong focus on making new local connections. Sessions run every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am during the school term at Culmore National School, Cuilmore Road, Cloonaghboy. The cost is €2 per family. For more information, contact grainne-king15@outlook.com.
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Sound and Scribble
Sound and Scribble is a playgroup built around five stations - sound, scribble, structure, súgradh (play) and sensory - giving babies and toddlers a varied, hands-on session each week. It runs on Fridays from 9.30 to 10.30am in the Scouts Den, Castlebar, at a cost of €10 per session. Mums, dads, grandparents and other caregivers are all welcome to bring their little ones along, though supervision is required for the full session. Expect a messy play station most weeks, so a change of clothes is a good idea.
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Play group in Irish/Gaeilge
This Irish-language playgroup meets in Ballina Library, County Mayo, giving parents, guardians and children a relaxed, welcoming space to play and socialise entirely through Irish. Songs are a regular feature of the session, alongside free play, making it a gentle way for kids to pick up cúpla focal in a fun setting. The group meets every Saturday from 10.30 to 11.30am and is free to attend. Children of all ages are welcome, from babies right up to school-going kids, along with the parents or guardians accompanying them.
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Newport Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Newport Parent and Toddler Group in County Mayo - also known locally as Noddy's Parent & Toddler Group - offers a relaxed drop-in morning for babies and children of all ages up to four, alongside their parents, grandparents or other caregivers. The group is well stocked with toys and books for a range of ages, plus baby chairs, walkers and rockers for the youngest attendees, and there's tea, coffee and biscuits for the adults while children play. Sessions run every Wednesday, 10am-12pm, during the school term, at Glenhest Community Centre, Cloondaff, just outside Newport, County Mayo, F28 P9P7. Cost is €3 per family. Contact kath.omalley@hotmail.co.uk for more information.
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Lecanvey Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Lecanvey Parent and Toddler Group offers families near Westport, County Mayo, a free weekly chance to get out of the house, catch up with other parents over a cup of tea, and let little ones enjoy some playtime together. From time to time the group also brings in extras like baby massage or kids' yoga, so it's worth following their social media for updates on these sessions. The group meets every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during the school term at Lecanvey Community Centre, Thornhill, Murrisk (F28 V0F2). There's no charge to attend. For more information, contact gemma_ellie@hotmail.com.
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Knockmore/Rathduff Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as the Curious Cubs, Knockmore/Rathduff Parent and Toddler Group is a drop-in session near Ballina, County Mayo, so there's no obligation to attend every week - families can come and go around nap times and other commitments. It's an easy-going space for babies and toddlers to play while parents and carers get to know other families in the community. The group meets every Friday from 10am to 12.30pm during the school term at Knockmore/Rathduff Community Centre, Knockmore Village (F26 F803), for €3 per family. New members are always welcome; contact angela31101997@gmail.com for details.
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Kilmovee Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kilmovee Parent, Baby and Toddler Group gives children in County Mayo a chance to socialise with other little ones, while parents and caregivers meet fellow families in the area. The group is well stocked for play, with a book corner, slides, pretend-play toys, play mats and snacks all part of the setup. Sessions take place every Tuesday from 10am to 12pm during the school term at Kilmovee Community Centre (Main Hall), F45 WY80. The cost is €3 per child or €5 per family. For more information, contact the centre at ccmanager@kilmovee.ie.
View full details →Kilkelly Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Kilkelly Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets weekly in Kilkelly, County Mayo, welcoming families with children from newborn up to preschool age. It's a relaxed, informal setting for parents and carers, new to the area or not, to get to know each other over a cup of tea while little ones play safely. Sessions run every Monday from 11am to 12pm during the school term at Kilkelly Trimoige Community Centre on High Street (F35 EP60). At just €2 per family, it's an affordable way to build a local support network. For more details, contact Anne Glavey at anneglavey@yahoo.ie.
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Irishtown Mayo Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Irishtown Parent and Toddler Group, also known as Happy Tots Playgroup, meets every Monday from 10am to noon during term time at Irishtown Community Centre, Co. Mayo. Toddlers get time out to play, have fun and make new friends, while parents, grandparents, carers and childminders enjoy a cuppa and a chat - new members are always welcome. Contact sinead.costello.mooney@gmail.com or 087 966 0733 for current pricing and more information.
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Drummin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Drummin Parent and Toddler Group welcomes parents and children to Drummin National School near Westport, Co. Mayo, every Tuesday from 10.30am to 12.30pm during term time. Tea and coffee are provided for the parents, and there are plenty of toys to keep the children entertained. It's free to attend, though it's best to ring the school ahead on 098 21446 to confirm there's space.
View full details →Crossmolina Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Crossmolina Parent and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10am to noon during term time at Crossmolina Civic Centre on Mullinmore Street, Co. Mayo. It's a pop-in session with refreshments served, giving caregivers a safe setting to meet other parents while babies and toddlers make new connections. Parking is available in the town car park. Cost is €3 per family. Contact 096 30935 or WhatsApp 087 475 2055.
View full details →Cong Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Cong Parent and Toddler Group meets every second Wednesday from 9.30 to 11.30am during term time at the Crossroads Centre in Cong, Co. Mayo. It's a friendly group that welcomes everyone, with tea and play as the weekly staple plus extra festivities for Halloween, Christmas and other occasions through the year. Cost is €3 per family. Contact cornerkiddies11@gmail.com, or check the group's Facebook page for updates.
View full details →Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland
Bloom Baby Classes' Ballina sessions run weekly on Mondays at the Sean Duffy Community Centre in Co. Mayo, one of several Bloom locations across Ireland's north west. Any primary caregiver is welcome, and caregivers stay throughout to support their baby and take part. Busy Bees (6-15 months) is for more active babies who are sitting, moving or exploring, using music and sensory play to build confidence and movement skills, and runs 11-11.45am. Caterpillar Club (6 weeks-6 months), for younger pre-sitting babies, is a calmer class centred on bonding, baby massage and gentle sensory activities, running 12.15-1pm. Each week brings a fresh theme and new activities. Term price is 14 euro per class, with taster or trial classes available at 16 euro.
View full details →Belmullet Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Belmullet Parent and Toddler Group meets every Monday from 10.30am to noon during term time at the Irish Wheelchair Centre in Logmore, Co. Mayo, for children aged up to five and their caregivers. Toys, snacks, tea and coffee are all provided. The group is hosted by Erris Family and Community Support Centre, which also occasionally runs affordable baby massage classes - worth watching social media for, as spaces are limited. Cost is €3 per family. Contact aine.conway47@gmail.com for details.
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Belcarra Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Belcarra Parent and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to noon during term time at Belcarra Community Centre, Co. Mayo. Parents, grandparents, caregivers and childminders are all welcome to bring their little ones along for a play, with a cuppa and a chat for the adults while the children socialise. Cost is €3 per family. Contact deirdre.flatley10@gmail.com for more information.
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Ballyhaunis Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballyhaunis Parent and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10am to noon during term time at Ballyhaunis Community Centre on Upper Main Street, Co. Mayo. It's a non-profit group run by local parents, with the €4 per family entrance fee going purely towards hall rental, insurance and refreshments - a place for young children to interact with peers while the adults catch up. The group runs an active Facebook page and WhatsApp group for local updates; contact s.d.cleary@hotmail.co.uk or check social media to join.
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Ballycroy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballycroy Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 9.30 to 11am during term time at Ballycroy Community Centre, Co. Mayo, for guardians and their under-threes. Children get a chance to play and make new friends, and a WhatsApp group keeps families updated between sessions and helps build a sense of community. Cost is €3 per family. Contact Megan at ballycroybabyandtoddlergroup@gmail.com to join.
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Ballinrobe Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballinrobe Parent and Toddler Group is hosted by Tacú Family Resource Centre at Credit Union House on Main Street, Ballinrobe, Co. Mayo, meeting every Tuesday from 9.30am to 12.30pm during term time. It operates as a drop-in, so there's no pressure to attend every week or stay the full time - just pop along to meet new people while the little ones enjoy the toys and each other's company. Cost is €3 per family, or a donation. Contact tacucomdev@gmail.com for more information.
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Ballina Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballina Parent and Toddler Group, Co. Mayo, is brought to you by the Ballina Family Resource Centre - a relaxed and safe space to meet new friends, have a cuppa and a chat, and the kids have a great time too. Location: Ballina Family Resource Centre, Unit 2 Abbey Street, Ardnaree, Ballina, Co. Mayo, F26 C6P6. Day/Time: every Thursday, 10-11.30am (during school term). Cost: €3 per family, or donations. Contact: admin@ballinafrc.com
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Achill Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Achill Parent and Toddler Group, also known as Spraoi Acla, meets every Thursday from 10am to noon during term time at Crossmolina Civic Centre, Co. Mayo. Toddlers build social skills and confidence through arts and crafts, music and free play, while parents get a chance to connect with others going through similar parenting milestones and challenges. Cost is €3 per family. Contact 096 30935 or WhatsApp 087 475 2055 for more information.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Mayo?
Kids Patch lists 28 parent-and-toddler groups in Mayo. 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 Mayo can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Mayo are concentrated in Ballina (5), Castlebar (3), Westport (1).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Mayo cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 7 years. 28 of the 28 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Mayo cost?
None of the 28 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 Mayo?
Yes — 4 of the 28 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 Mayo?
It varies by provider: of the 28 listings, 4 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.