Parent-and-toddler Classes in Meath

Adventure Avenue Ltd

Adventure Avenue Ltd is a vibrant, purpose-built children’s role play and learning centre located in Ashbourne, Co. Meath, Ireland. Designed as a colourful mini town, Adventure Avenue invites children aged 0–10 years to explore imagination, creativity, and learning through hands-on role play. Babies under 7 months old attend free of charge. Our interactive streets feature child-sized buildings such as a supermarket, salon, emergency services, and other familiar community spaces, encouraging social skills, confidence, communication, and learning through play. Adventure Avenue offers inclusive 1.5-hour play sessions with parent or guardian supervision required at all times. Our friendly Adventure Avenue team is always on hand to help, ensuring a safe, supportive, and enjoyable experience for every child. We welcome open play, group visits, special occasions, school tours, preschools, crèches, and group bookings. Visits are aligned with Aistear and tailored to suit the age and needs of each group, providing a fun, safe, and engaging learning environment.

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Ashbourne Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Ashbourne Library has fantastic groups to offer parents of newborns, toddlers and kids of all ages. The Parent and Toddler Group focuses on stories and rhymes to foster a love of books while helping build literacy skills in your little ones - a great place to meet parents, carers and grandparents while your toddler mingles with their peers. Location: Ashbourne Library, Apartment 2, The Square, Killegland St, Killegland, Ashbourne, Co. Meath. Day/Time: every Wednesday, 10.30-11.30am (during school term time - check with the library during school holidays, as dates may change to facilitate additional classes and groups). Cost: free. Contact: Jennifer, 01 83558185. Ashbourne Library also offers a tummy time session called Magic Tummy Time, a special time for babies who haven't started to crawl yet - babies can play beneath the light projections of the interactive Tovertafel (Magic Table) while parents and minders get to know each other, with books for babies and books on parenting on display. Day/Time: every Friday, 10-11am and 11am-12pm (2 sessions). Cost: free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Contact: Jennifer, 01 83558185.

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Athboy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Athboy Parent and Toddler Group is a pop-in group that encourages new faces to come along, meet other parents (while getting a caffeine kick from a coffee), and let the kids have some fun. Kids get to play with toys and books, have a sing and a dance, and even take part in craft sessions. They run seasonal events such as Halloween parties, and also encourage community with parents' nights, making it a great way to meet new people if you're new to the area. Location: St James Hall, Main St, Town Parks, Athboy, Co. Meath. Day/Time: every Friday, 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Contact: Caoimhe, 086 1617597.

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Boyne Babies

At Boyne Babies, we create a welcoming space where babies learn through sensory play, and parents connect through community. Each weekly session is designed to support your baby's early development through music, movement, lights, textures, and gentle sensory exploration, with a new theme every week to keep things fresh, fun, and engaging, helping your little one discover new experiences while building cognitive and physical milestones. Time & location: Wednesdays, 11am-12pm, Julianstown Community Centre, A92 D250. Classes are open to babies aged 0-13 months and their caregivers, whether that's mum, dad, grandparents, or another loved one. Caregivers are required to stay for the duration of the class, helping you bond with your baby while connecting with other local parents and carers in a relaxed, supportive environment. Babies should wear comfortable clothing that allows easy movement and play. You may want to bring a small blanket or muslin for your baby to sit or lie on, a change bag with nappies, wipes, and a bottle or snack if needed, and a spare outfit, as sensory play can sometimes get a little messy.

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Dunboyne Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Dunboyne Parent and Toddler Group welcomes children from newborn to 3 years with their parents, grandparents, minders, au pairs etc. It's a friendly, relaxed group with open, casual play for the children to make new friends, while the grown-ups have a chat and a cup of tea/coffee. Location: Dunboyne Community Centre, Station Road, Dunboyne. Day/Time: every Tuesday, 10-11.45am (during school term). Cost: €3 per family. Contact: Jackie, 087 2494507.

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Dunshaughlin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Dunshaughlin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group welcomes all mammies, daddies, nannies, grandads and carers with newborns to 3 years - feel free to come along with your little ones. Location: St Patrick's Hall, Main St, Dunshaughlin, Co. Meath. Day/Time: every Tuesday & Thursday (school term), 9.45-11.30am. Cost: €3 per family.

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Enfield Parent & Toddler Group

Join us at the Enfield Baby & Toddler Group every Wednesday at the Na Fianna Clubhouse. Time: 10-11.30am. Buggy parking and tea and coffee available. Open to parents, mums-to-be, grandparents, and toddlers - all ages are welcome, and we're proud to be a volunteer-run community. To stay in the loop, send us a Facebook message to be added to our WhatsApp group. Admission: €3 per child, €4 for two children; prepaid events €6 per child. Some weeks feature prebooking events - check our Facebook page for details. We're also closed during midterms.

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Kells Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Kells Parent, Baby and Toddler Group is hosted by Kells Family Resource Centre, also known as the Bright Sparks playgroup. Bright Sparks Parent/Carer and Child is an early years play group supporting holistic development, a social space for parents and carers of children aged 0-3, with party days & celebrations, monthly play themes, and a positive environment with lots of fun for your little ones. Location: Kells Family Resource Centre, Lord Edward St, Archdeaconry Glebe, Kells, Co. Meath. Day/Time: every Monday morning, 10-11.45am (during term time). Cost: €3 per family.

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Kentstown Parent & Toddler Group

A place where parents, grandparents and minders can meet, have a coffee and chat while the little ones play. We know how hard it can be to meet other parents or make friends when you have little ones, so we've set up this group so that parents, grandparents and minders can meet others in the area, have a coffee and chat, and let the little ones play. Thank you to everyone who has supported us so far - we look forward to seeing more new faces each week. Location: Seneschalstown GFC, Dollardstown, Co. Meath, C15 X51. Day/Time: every Friday, 10-11.45am (during school term time). Cost: €5 per family. Contact: Clare, 087-9743017.

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Laytown Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Laytown Parent and Toddler Group is hosted by Crann Family Resource Centre. The Baby and Toddler Group is a stimulating, friendly environment which provides play experiences for babies and infants, promotes positive parent-child interaction, and offers advice and information support on child development for parents, guardians, caregivers and childminders. Location: East Coast Family Resource Centre, 5 Strand Haven, Laytown. Day/Time: every Thursday, 10am-12pm. Cost: free. Contact: Edel, 041-9828588.

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Little bears

A baby/toddler playgroup in Meath. We provide a creative and fun environment for little ones to explore. Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10-11am. Any caregiver can attend, and caregivers are required to stay for the duration of the class.

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Longwood Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Longwood Parent and Toddler Group is a great group in the area for all the parents with young children - bring some toys, and the group provides tea. It's also known as the Wiggly Wonders playgroup. Join the Facebook group and pop along to the sessions to meet other adults while your toddler gets to make friends. Location: Longwood Preschool on the Green, Old National School, Longwood, Co. Meath, A83 H276. Day/Time: every Tuesday during school term, 10-11.45am. Cost: €3 per child, or €4 for two or more kids. Contact: Aiveen, 0861219002.

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Mum & Baby Pilates with Éilis

My Mum & Baby Pilates class is a gentle and supportive postnatal exercise class designed to help mothers rebuild strength, improve posture, and reconnect with their bodies after birth, all while keeping baby close by. Classes focus on pelvic floor recovery, core strengthening, mobility and body alignment in a welcoming, baby-friendly environment. Stick around for a cup of tea and a chat afterwards and get to know other mums at a similar stage. No previous Pilates experience is needed. Time & location: Fridays at 10.45am, for a 6-week term, Deerpark Hub, Carlanstown, Co. Meath. Open to mothers with babies who are ideally in the pre-crawling stage.

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Navan Library Parent and Toddler Group

Navan Parent & Toddler Group is hosted by Navan Library. Come along for stories and rhymes at this Parent and Toddler session every Wednesday at Navan Library, followed by free play with toys and games provided. It's a way to keep the little ones entertained while equipping them with early literacy skills, and you can meet other parents for a chat too. Location: Navan Library, Railway St, Dillonsland, Navan, Co. Meath, C15 RW31. Day/Time: every Wednesday, 10.15-11.15am (check during school term breaks, as the group may sometimes be cancelled to facilitate kids' camps). Cost: free. Contact: 046 9021134.

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Oldcastle Library Parent and Toddler Group

Oldcastle Parent & Toddler Group is hosted by Oldcastle Library. Meet with other parents at these Parent & Toddler sessions and socialise your little ones at the same time, with plenty of free play and a story time too. New members are always welcome. Location: Oldcastle Library, Millbrook Rd, Oldcastle, Co. Meath, A82 N125. Day/Time: every Wednesday, 10.15-11.30am (check during school term breaks, as the group may sometimes be cancelled to facilitate kids' camps). Cost: free. Contact: 049-8542084.

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Play and Music Meath

Classes created by experts in early childhood development. Run by a highly experienced facilitator with a background in music who specialises in play therapy. Classes are child led, building on each child's own abilities. Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings in Navan Town Centre. Parents, grandparents and caregivers welcome and are required to stay for the duration of the class and to participate as much as possible.

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Ratoath Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Ratoath Parent and Toddler Group is open to parents, grandparents and childminders looking to meet other adults, make friends, or just have a fun outing with your child among others in a safe, friendly space - please join our Baby and Toddler get-together. It's a great way to meet other people with children of the same age in your area. These groups are traditionally aimed at mothers and fathers, but we welcome babysitters, grandparents, and other guardians too. Tea, coffee, and biscuits are provided, as well as a few toys - babies/toddlers are welcome to bring their own toys and snacks. Location: St Oliver's Community Centre CLG, Main Street, Ratoath, Co. Meath. Day/Time: every Wednesday during school term, 9.30-11am. Cost: €3-€5 per family. Contact: Annette, 01 689 5600.

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Sing and Smile with Aisling

A fun music baby and toddler parent group promoting wellness and music for children. This is more than just singing and dancing, it's helping them grow. Classes develop musical education for all ages, encouraging social development, movement and mindfulness. Locations: Dunshaughlin Dance, Dunshaughlin, 10am Monday mornings; Ratoath Community Centre, Ratoath, 10.15am Wednesday mornings; The Oak Centre, Dunboyne, 10.15am Thursday mornings. Aisling also runs extra ad hoc classes on Saturdays, at 10:15am & 11:30am, at The Venue, Ratoath, Co. Meath, which can be found on her website and socials. Classes can be booked at www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie

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Skryne Navan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group

Skryne Navan Parent and Toddler Group is a chance to meet other families, socialise, and enjoy a hot cuppa. Let the little ones play with books and toys while the parents/grandparents/carers have a chat. Lovely seasonal events such as Christmas and Valentine's Day parties. Location: Skryne RST, Skryne, Navan, C15 WY90. Day/Time: every Wednesday during school term, 9.15-11.15am. Cost: €3. Contact: Catherine, 087 361 3388.

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Stamullen Parent, Baby & Toddler Group

Stamullen Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, in Meath: come and pop into this playgroup if you want your little one to meet other kids in the area. They have a large hall and plenty of toys for the kids, who are sure to sleep on the way home after burning off loads of energy - a great place to meet other parents, grandparents and carers too. Tea and coffee are provided, but remember to bring your own cup. The group runs festive activities throughout the year for Halloween and Christmas. Location: Patrick's GAA Club, Stamullen, Meath. Time: every Tuesday, 9:30-11am (during school term). Cost: €5 per family. Contact: stamullenplaygroup@gmail.com

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Summerhill Baby and Toddler Group

Baby & Toddler Group at Summerhill Community Centre, Thursdays 9.30-10.30am. Come along for playtime and morning coffee - new faces always welcome.

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Trim Family Resource - Baby and Kids Classes

Trim Family Resource Centre offers lots of great groups for babies, toddlers, kids and parents. Parent and Toddler Group: for toddlers aged 1-4 to bring their grown-up to, learning to share and play with other children through songs, rhymes and play time - getting messy and making noise, and learning new things with the help of enthusiastic facilitators. Meets in The Bungalow on Thursday mornings at 10.45am. Babies and Bumps: a great place for expectant parents or parents of children up to 1 year to meet up. Every Thursday, 9.45-10.30am. Buggy Buddies: open to all, tall and small, not just buggies - if you have a little one and want to get out to enjoy a fun morning of walking, talking and laughing, pop down on Tuesday mornings at 10:45am, meeting on the benches at Trim Castle Bridge Seats, across from Franzini's. Sibshops are fun and interactive workshops for children aged 8-12 who have a sibling with additional care needs at home, including games, activities and healthy snacks - for more information or to book a place, email youngcarers@familycarers.ie. Cula Bula Youth Club is a volunteer-led youth club for children aged 6-12, usually meeting one hour a week on a Monday evening, with sessions including art and crafts, baking, games, movie nights, and annual trips away - contact culabulayouth@gmail.com for more information or to register. The Polish Children's Club is a volunteer-led initiative open to all children in the community, sharing Polish language and culture through fun activities, crafts, games, books and family events. CoderDojo is a global movement of free, open, volunteer-led coding clubs (Dojos) where young people aged 7-17 (Ninjas) can explore digital technology with the support of fellow Ninjas and volunteer mentors, giving young people around the world the opportunity to learn to code in a social and safe environment - contact trim_frc.ie@coderdojo.com. Free piano classes are available to children aged 6 and above, taught by a qualified tutor - contact the FRC to book your child's place. Thanks to a MAEDF grant from Louth and Meath ETB, the centre can loan all equipment needed so children can access online classes from home, with a nominal fee to cover insurance and maintenance costs.

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Trim Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups

Parent & Toddler Group: every Tuesday, 10.30-11.30am. Meet with other parents at this weekly session and socialise your little ones at the same time - games and refreshments provided, no booking necessary. Tummy Time: every Wednesday at 2pm. Magic Tummy Time is a special time for babies who haven't started to crawl yet - babies can play beneath the light projections of the interactive Tovertafel (Magic Table) while parents and minders get to know each other, with books for babies and books on parenting on display. Storytime: every Monday at 10.30am. Join Mary for stories and songs at Trim Library every Monday, for children under 6 years - if Mary is unavailable, there will be a story session followed by colouring. STEAM Saturday: every Saturday, 10am-12.30pm (age groups 3-6 and 7-10). STEAM Saturdays offer a great opportunity for parents and kids to build, learn and play together using specially selected toys and games that focus on creativity and stimulating the child's mind, including Magformers, Lego, Jenga, magnets, playing cards, tangrams, chess, checkers and much more.

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Tumble Tot's Toddler Playgroup Batterstown / Navan

Tumble Tots is a playgroup in Navan (Simonstown GAA Club) that takes place every Monday, offering singing, messy play, sign language, and a little bit of Irish. The group offers pay-as-you-go classes, so no need to book a full term. There are 2 classes to choose from: 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm. Parents/caregivers must stay at all times. For queries, contact Ciara on 0863539429 or Sarah on 0877441711.

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WhizTots Family Play Session

WhizTots Play Café is coming to Kells - a relaxed, parent-supervised play session for babies, toddlers and young children. Little ones can move freely between different areas, including themed sensory play, role play, construction, small world play, and a dedicated baby area. The session is child-led, so there's no pressure to join a set activity or follow a class structure - children can explore at their own pace while their grown-ups stay nearby. Location: Deerpark Community Hub, Kells. Time: 10-11am. A caregiver must remain with and supervise their child for the full session - this is not a drop-off activity. Children don't need to bring anything special; comfortable clothes are best. Please include any allergies, medical needs or additional support information when booking.

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Lena's Little Learners

Child-parent classes create a holistic development environment that nurtures social, emotional, cognitive, and physical growth for children, while strengthening parent-child relationships and enhancing parental involvement. Classes consist of sensory activities, arts & crafts and play time. Morning groups for toddlers from 1 to 3.5 years. Afternoon groups for preschoolers from 4 to 6 years. Locations: Drogheda, Barbican Centre; Donore, Parish Hall. Every class has adventure, discovery and many surprises! Text on WhatsApp 0873918906. Check our schedule on Instagram, and book now to come to your free trial class.

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Sing and Smile with Aisling

A fun music baby and toddler parent group promoting wellness and music for children. This is more than just singing and dancing, it's helping them grow. Classes develop musical education for all ages, encouraging social development, movement and mindfulness. Locations: Dunshaughlin Dance, Dunshaughlin, 10am Monday mornings; Ratoath Community Centre, Ratoath, 10.15am Wednesday mornings; The Oak Centre, Dunboyne, 10.15am Thursday mornings. Aisling also runs extra ad hoc classes on Saturdays, at 10:15am & 11:30am, at The Venue, Ratoath, Co. Meath, which can be found on her website and socials. Classes can be booked at www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie

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Sing and Smile with Aisling

A fun music baby and toddler parent group promoting wellness and music for children. This is more than just singing and dancing, it's helping them grow. Classes develop musical education for all ages, encouraging social development, movement and mindfulness. Locations: Dunshaughlin Dance, Dunshaughlin, 10am Monday mornings; Ratoath Community Centre, Ratoath, 10.15am Wednesday mornings; The Oak Centre, Dunboyne, 10.15am Thursday mornings. Aisling also runs extra ad hoc classes on Saturdays, at 10:15am & 11:30am, at The Venue, Ratoath, Co. Meath, which can be found on her website and socials. Classes can be booked at www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie

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