Parent-and-toddler Classes in Meath
Explore 32 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Meath, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
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Cuidiú Duleek 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 Duleek & Bellewstown Community Facility, Navan Rd, Duleek.
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Cuidiú Ashbourne P&T Group (Ballivor)
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Ballivor Library, St. Kinneth's, Ballivor.
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Acorns & Oaks - Living Hope P&T Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Living Hope Church, Navan Gate street, Trim.
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Play & Music Meath
Play & Music Meath runs parent-and-child music and sensory classes for babies and toddlers across Meath, including Navan, with three programmes to choose from: Baby Sensory Play, Baby Play & Music and Mixed Age Play & Music. Each format blends songs, instruments and sensory exploration, giving very young children stimulating, age-appropriate input while also creating a regular social outing for parents and carers. The Mixed Age option is useful for families with children of different ages who want to attend together rather than juggling separate class times.
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Sing and Smile with Aisling
Sing and Smile with Aisling's Dunboyne class takes place at The Oak Centre every Thursday from 10.15am, for babies and toddlers aged newborn to 3 years with a parent or carer. Music, dance and gentle mindfulness activities are used to support early development while giving little ones a chance to socialise. Aisling runs the same programme earlier in the week in Dunshaughlin and Ratoath, plus extra Saturday classes at The Venue in Ratoath. A drop-in class costs 15 euro, a booked class 13 euro, or 60 euro for a set of 6 — booking is available at www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie.
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On Monday mornings from 10am, Sing and Smile with Aisling holds a music class for babies and toddlers at Dunshaughlin Dance in County Meath. It's aimed at children from newborn to age 3, with a parent or carer joining in for songs, movement and simple percussion designed to build early musical and social skills. The same instructor runs equivalent classes later in the week in Ratoath and Dunboyne, along with occasional Saturday sessions in Ratoath. Prices are 13 euro per booked class, 15 euro for drop-in, or 60 euro for a block of 6; classes can be booked online at www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie.
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Lena's Little Learners
This Donore, County Meath branch of Lena's Little Learners offers the same child-parent class format found at the group's Drogheda base, blending sensory activities, arts and crafts and play to support children's development alongside their parents. Morning sessions are aimed at toddlers aged 1 to 3.5 years, with afternoon groups for preschoolers aged 4 to 6. Classes run at the Donore Parish Hall and cost €15 each, with a free trial class offered to new families before they commit. A sister group also meets in Drogheda at the Barbican Centre for families based closer to town. Contact via WhatsApp on 0873918906, and check the Instagram page for the latest schedule.
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WhizTots Family Play Session
WhizTots Play Café is a relaxed, child-led play session for babies, toddlers and young children at Deerpark Community Hub in Kells, running from 10 to 11am at a cost of €12 per child. Rather than following a set class structure, children move freely between themed areas - sensory play, role play, construction, small world play and a dedicated baby zone. A caregiver must stay and supervise throughout, as this isn't a drop-off activity, though there's no pressure to join in any particular activity. Comfortable clothes are all that's needed, and parents are asked to note any allergies or additional support needs when booking.
View full details →Tumble Tot's Toddler Playgroup Batterstown / Navan
Tumble Tot's Toddler Playgroup meets every Monday at Simonstown GAA Club in Batterstown, near Navan, with two pay-as-you-go sessions to choose from: 10-11am or 11.15am-12.15pm. There's no need to commit to a full term, making it an easy option to try out. Activities include singing, messy play, sign language and a little bit of Irish, and parents or caregivers are required to stay throughout. Pricing is €10 for one child or €15 for two - contact Ciara on 0863539429 or Sarah on 0877441711 with any questions.
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Trim Library Baby, Toddler and Kids Groups
Trim Library runs a full calendar of free sessions for babies, toddlers and older children. Parent & Toddler Group meets Tuesdays, 10.30-11.30am, with games and refreshments and no booking needed, while Tummy Time on Wednesdays at 2pm lets pre-crawling babies play beneath the light projections of the interactive Tovertafel table. Storytime runs Mondays at 10.30am for children under six, hosted by Mary (or a story session with colouring if she's away), and STEAM Saturday, 10am-12.30pm, splits into two age groups - 3-6 and 7-10 - for hands-on building and play with Magformers, Lego, Jenga, magnets, chess, checkers and more. All sessions are free and take place at Trim Library in Townparks North.
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Trim Family Resource - Baby and Kids Classes
Trim Family Resource Centre in Manorland runs a wide range of groups for babies, toddlers and older children, most free or low-cost. Parent and Toddler Group meets Thursdays at 10.45am for ages 1-4; Babies and Bumps runs Thursdays 9.45-10.30am for expectant parents and those with babies up to a year; and Buggy Buddies is a Tuesday walking group at Trim Castle Bridge Seats. For older children, Sibshops support ages 8-12 with a sibling who has additional needs, Cula Bula Youth Club meets Monday evenings for ages 6-12, and the Polish Children's Club shares language and culture through family events. CoderDojo runs free coding for ages 7-17, plus free piano classes from age 6. The centre also loans equipment for online classes at a nominal fee - contact directly for current schedules.
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Summerhill Baby and Toddler Group
Summerhill Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 to 10.30am at Summerhill Community Centre in County Meath, offering a simple, welcoming playtime session with morning coffee for the grown-ups. New families are always welcome to drop in, and it's a nice low-key way to start building a routine of getting little ones out and about with other children nearby. Cost is €3 per child or €5 per family, making it an easy, low-commitment way to introduce toddlers to playing alongside other children in the local area while parents get a bit of adult company too.
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Stamullen Parent, Baby & Toddler Group
This Stamullen playgroup meets every Tuesday during the school term, 9.30 to 11am, at Patrick's GAA Club, with a large hall and plenty of toys to keep children entertained (and tired out) - a good option for parents, grandparents and carers looking to connect locally. Tea and coffee are provided, though it's worth bringing your own cup. Throughout the year the group runs festive activities for occasions like Halloween and Christmas. A voluntary contribution of €5 per family is suggested - email stamullenplaygroup@gmail.com for more information.
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Skryne Navan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Skryne Navan Parent, Baby and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday during term time, 9.15 to 11.15am, at Skryne RST near Navan. It's a chance for families to socialise over a hot drink while children play with books and toys - and the group marks seasonal occasions like Christmas and Valentine's Day with special parties. Grandparents and carers are just as welcome as parents. Cost is €3 per family - contact Catherine on 087 361 3388 for details.
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Sing and Smile with Aisling
Sing and Smile with Aisling runs a baby and toddler music class at Ratoath Community Centre, County Meath, every Wednesday morning from 10.15am, welcoming children from newborn up to age 3 along with their parent or carer. Sessions blend singing, dancing and simple instruments to support musical, social and movement development in a relaxed, playful setting. Aisling also teaches sister classes in Dunshaughlin and Dunboyne during the week, plus occasional extra Saturday sessions at The Venue in Ratoath. Pricing runs from 13 euro for a booked class or 15 euro drop-in, with a block of 6 classes available for 60 euro. Booking is through www.singandsmilewithaisling.ie.
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Ratoath Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ratoath Parent and Toddler Group meets every Wednesday during the school term, 9.30 to 11am, at St Oliver's Community Centre CLG on Main Street. It's a genuinely broad welcome - parents, grandparents, childminders and babysitters are all encouraged to bring children along for a safe, sociable morning. Tea, coffee and biscuits are provided, along with some toys on site, though little ones are welcome to bring their own toys and snacks too. Cost ranges from €3 to €5 per family - contact Annette on 01 689 5600 for more information.
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Play and Music Meath
Play and Music Meath runs child-led classes in Navan Town Centre on Wednesday, Friday and Saturday mornings, designed by a facilitator with a background in music and a specialism in play therapy. Sessions build on each child's own developmental stage and abilities rather than following a fixed curriculum. Parents, grandparents and other caregivers are welcome and are asked to stay for the full session and join in as much as possible. Pricing is flexible: pay-as-you-go costs €10 (€15 for siblings), or save with a 5-class pass at €40 (€60 for siblings).
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Oldcastle Library Parent and Toddler Group
Oldcastle Library runs a free Parent & Toddler Group every Wednesday from 10.15 to 11.30am at its Millbrook Road premises, welcoming new members at any point in the year. Sessions combine free play with a story time, giving children a chance to socialise while parents meet others locally. As with other library groups, sessions can occasionally be affected by children's camps during school breaks, so it's worth calling 049-8542084 ahead of a first visit to confirm the group is on.
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Navan Library Parent and Toddler Group
Navan Library hosts a free Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday from 10.15 to 11.15am at its Railway Street premises in Dillonsland. Sessions combine stories and rhymes with free play using toys and games provided by the library, giving children an early boost in literacy while parents get to chat with others in the same stage of parenting. Because sessions occasionally make way for children's camps during school breaks, it's worth ringing ahead on 046 9021134 to confirm the group is running before you visit.
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Mum & Baby Pilates with Éilis
Mum & Baby Pilates with Éilis is a gentle postnatal exercise class held at Deerpark Hub in Carlanstown, County Meath, every Friday at 10.45am for a 6-week term. It's designed to help mothers rebuild strength, improve posture and reconnect with their bodies after birth, with a focus on pelvic floor recovery, core strength and mobility - all while keeping baby close by. No previous Pilates experience is needed, and the class is best suited to mothers with babies who are ideally still in the pre-crawling stage. Sessions wrap up with a cup of tea and a chat, giving mothers a chance to get to know others at a similar stage. The 6-week term costs €70.
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Nicknamed the Wiggly Wonders playgroup, Longwood Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday during the school term, 10 to 11.45am, at Longwood Preschool on the Green (the Old National School). Families are welcome to bring along their own toys, and tea is provided for the grown-ups. It's a friendly space to meet other local parents while toddlers make new friends - the group's Facebook page is the best way to keep up with news and any changes. Cost is €3 per child, or €4 for two or more from the same family - contact Aiveen on 0861219002 for details.
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Little Bears is a baby and toddler playgroup in Dunshaughlin, County Meath, offering a creative, fun environment for young children to explore through play. Classes run three days a week - Tuesdays, Thursdays and Fridays, 10 to 11am - and cost €14 per session. Any caregiver can bring a child along, but they're required to stay for the full class, making it a good option for parents, grandparents or childminders looking for a regular local playgroup.
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Laytown Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Run by Crann Family Resource Centre, this Baby and Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 10am to 12pm at the East Coast Family Resource Centre on Strand Haven in Laytown. It's free to attend and offers a stimulating, friendly setting where babies and infants get valuable play experiences. Beyond play, the group promotes positive parent-child interaction and gives parents, guardians, caregivers and childminders a chance to pick up advice and information on child development. Contact Edel on 041-9828588 for more details.
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Kentstown Parent & Toddler Group
This Kentstown-area group gives parents, grandparents and minders a regular chance to meet, chat over a coffee and let their little ones play together, meeting every Friday from 10 to 11.45am during the school term at Seneschalstown GFC in Dollardstown, County Meath. It's a genuinely community-driven group, built specifically to help local parents and carers connect with others facing the same early-years stage. A family contribution of €5 covers the session - contact Clare on 087-9743017 for more information.
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Kells Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as the Bright Sparks playgroup, Kells Parent, Baby and Toddler Group is hosted by Kells Family Resource Centre on Lord Edward Street and runs every Monday morning from 10 to 11.45am during term time. It's designed as a social, holistic early years space for children aged 0-3 and their parents or carers. Expect monthly play themes alongside party days and celebrations throughout the year, all aimed at supporting early development in a positive, fun environment. The cost is €3 per family.
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Enfield Parent & Toddler Group
The Enfield Baby & Toddler Group meets every Wednesday from 10 to 11.30am at the Na Fianna Clubhouse in Johnstown, County Meath. It's a volunteer-run group open to all ages, with parents, mums-to-be and grandparents equally welcome, and buggy parking plus tea and coffee provided. Admission is €3 per child or €4 for two, with occasional prebooked events priced at €6 per child - details for these are posted on the group's Facebook page, which also doubles as the sign-up route for their WhatsApp group. Note that the group is closed during school midterms.
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Dunshaughlin Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Families in Dunshaughlin can bring newborns up to three-year-olds along to this Parent, Baby and Toddler Group, held at St Patrick's Hall on Main Street twice a week during term time - Tuesdays and Thursdays, 9.45 to 11.30am. Mammies, daddies, nannies, grandads and carers are all welcome to drop in for a relaxed morning of play and company. The cost is €3 per family, making it an accessible, regular option for anyone looking to build a routine with other local parents.
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Dunboyne Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Dunboyne Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday from 10 to 11.45am during the school term at Dunboyne Community Centre on Station Road. It's open to children from newborn to three years, along with parents, grandparents, minders and au pairs. The format is simple and relaxed: open, casual play lets children make friends at their own pace while the adults enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. A family contribution of €3 covers the session - contact Jackie on 087 2494507 for details.
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Boyne Babies
Boyne Babies runs weekly sensory play sessions for babies aged 0-13 months at Julianstown Community Centre, County Meath, every Wednesday from 11am to 12pm. Each class follows a new weekly theme, using music, movement, lights and textures to support early cognitive and physical development while parents connect with other local families. A caregiver - mum, dad, grandparent or another loved one - must stay for the full session. Sessions cost €15 each, and it's worth bringing a small blanket or muslin for your baby to sit on, plus a change bag and a spare outfit, since sensory play can get a little messy.
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Athboy Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Athboy Parent and Toddler Group is a welcoming pop-in session for new and existing families in the area, meeting every Friday from 10am to 12pm at St James Hall on Main Street. Children can play with toys and books, join in a sing-song, dance and take part in craft activities, while parents catch up over a coffee. The group also runs seasonal events, including Halloween parties, plus parents' nights that make it a particularly good way to settle into the community if you're new to the area. It's free to attend - contact Caoimhe on 086 1617597 for more information.
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Ashbourne Library Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ashbourne Library, on The Square in Killegland, runs a Parent and Toddler Group every Wednesday from 10.30 to 11.30am during school term, built around stories and rhymes that build early literacy skills while children mix with their peers. It's free, and parents, carers and grandparents are equally welcome - contact Jennifer on 01 83558185 for term dates. The library also hosts Magic Tummy Time on Fridays (10-11am and 11am-12pm) for babies who haven't started crawling yet, who play beneath the light projections of the interactive Tovertafel table while parents browse books on babies and parenting. Free, but booking is essential as spaces are limited. Both groups may be rescheduled during school holidays.
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Adventure Avenue Ltd
Adventure Avenue is a purpose-built children's role play centre in Ashbourne, County Meath, designed as a miniature interactive town. Children aged newborn to ten years can explore child-sized settings - a supermarket, a salon, emergency services and other everyday spaces - developing imagination, communication and social skills through open-ended play. Sessions last 1.5 hours and a parent or guardian must supervise throughout. Entry is €15 for one child or €13.50 per sibling, with a dedicated Mummy and Me Morning priced at €10; babies under seven months go free. Adventure Avenue also caters to group visits, school tours, preschools and crèches, with sessions tailored to age and linked to the Aistear curriculum framework.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Meath?
Kids Patch lists 32 parent-and-toddler groups in Meath. 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 Meath can I find parent-and-toddler groups?
Parent-and-toddler listings in Meath are concentrated in Navan (5), Dunboyne (2), Ratoath (2), Kells (1).
What age range do parent-and-toddler groups in Meath cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 15 years. 31 of the 32 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 Meath cost?
None of the 32 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 Meath?
Yes — 7 of the 32 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 Meath?
It varies by provider: of the 32 listings, 3 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.