Parent-and-toddler Classes in Sligo
Explore 22 Parent-and-toddler classes for kids in Sligo, Ireland. Compare schedules, ages and pricing below, or contact a provider directly to book.
Easkey P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Easkey, Co Sligo.
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Maugherow Ballinfull Community Partnership
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maugherow Hall Doonfore, Maugherow, Co Sligo.
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Anam Ceol Baby Melody
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Sligo Presbyterian Church, Church Street, Sligo.
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Sligo Children’s Community Garden
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Organic Gardens, Cleaveragh Road, Sligo.
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Little Gems P&T Group Additional Needs Only
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Union Road, Ballisadare, Co Sligo.
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Banada P&T
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Banada Abbey Hall, TourlestraneF91 P8XD.
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Skreen Dromard
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Skreen Dromard Community Centre, F91 EYO1.
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Tiny Tots Parent & Toddler Group
Community parent and toddler group offering informal weekly playtime and social contact for local parents, carers and young children, held at Maugherow Hall Doonfore, Maugherow, Co Sligo F91 XY17.
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Strandhill Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Every Wednesday during the school term, from 10.30am to 12pm, Strandhill Parent and Toddler Group opens its doors to local families for a relaxed drop-in of tea, toys and conversation - all parents, guardians and childminders welcome, at €3 per family. Since January 2025 the group has been based at The Surf Centre, Shore Rd, Carrowbunnaun, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 XH50; it previously ran upstairs in Strandhill Celtic Football Club nearby (buggy space at the bottom of the stairs, though there's no lift). Call 086 6038260 for details.
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Tubbercurry Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Tubbercurry Parent and Toddler Group is run by Tubbercurry Family Resource Centre on the Mountain Road, meeting every Monday during the school term from 10.30am to 12.30pm. It's a drop-in session, so there's no need to book - just pop along. The morning takes in sing-songs, painting, sensory play, stacking and sorting games, afternoon tea and the occasional guest speaker, with new parents always made welcome. Cost is €2 per family; contact the centre on 071 91 86926.
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The ImagiNation
The ImagiNation is based on the first floor of the former Henry Lyons & Co department store on O'Connell Street in Rathedmond, Sligo, and welcomes children from around one to seven years old. A department-store setting like this often allows for a larger, dedicated indoor play and activity space in the heart of town, giving young children room to explore alongside parents or carers. Pricing is €15 per child and €10 per sibling, with a pre-walker sibling rate also available for younger babies attending alongside an older brother or sister. As specific days and times aren't listed here, parents in the Sligo area are encouraged to contact The ImagiNation directly to confirm the current schedule.
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Strandhill Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Strandhill Parent and Toddler Group is a voluntary, community-run group for local parents, guardians and childminders with babies or toddlers to drop in for a chat, a cup of tea and some toys and snacks for the kids. It meets every Wednesday from 10.30am to 12pm during the school term, for €3 per family. The group originally met upstairs in Strandhill Celtic Football Club, Carrowbunnaun (next to the playground on Airport Rd), where there's buggy space at the bottom of the stairs but no lift. As of January 2025 it operates from The Surf Centre, Shore Rd, Carrowbunnaun, Strandhill, Co. Sligo, F91 XH50. Contact 086 6038260 for more information.
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Sligo Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Sligo Family Resource Centre on The Mall runs its Parent and Toddler Group twice a week during the school term, every Tuesday and Wednesday from 10.30am to 11.30am. Facilitators lead a programme of music, drama and messy play designed to build toddlers' language and movement skills, followed by tea, coffee and healthy snacks. The group is linked to an associated drama group, and the year includes an annual Christmas party with Santa in December and a summer picnic to Doorly Park in June. It's free to attend. The centre also runs a regular Dads' Group where fathers can share their experiences of fatherhood - check the centre's social media for upcoming dates.
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Rathedmond Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
First Steps Parent and Toddler Group meets at Sligo Methodist Church on Wine Street every Thursday during the school term, 10.15am to 11.45am, and is open to all preschool children accompanied by a parent or guardian. Drop in for a cup of tea while the children enjoy books, toys and colouring - there's something to keep every little one occupied. The session is free to attend; call 087 913 7713 for more information.
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Geevagh Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Geevagh/Highwood Parent and Toddler Group welcomes families to a fun, friendly session at Geevagh Resource Centre, Co. Sligo, every Wednesday during the school term from 10am to 11.30am. Parents and carers stay with their children throughout, trading a bit of adult company and coffee while the little ones play. Over the summer months the group also organises buggy walks, so it's worth keeping an eye on their social media for updates. Cost is €5 for the first child and €1 for each additional child; call 087 978 0077 for details.
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Cleaveragh Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Mucky Monday Tots is the toddler session run by Sligo Children's Community Garden, meeting every Monday from 10.30am to 12pm at The Avalon Centre, Chapel Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo. It's a hands-on morning of muddy, messy garden play - planting seeds, digging in the soil, and simply getting outside together. Expect laughter, fresh air and a cup of tea while young nature enthusiasts get stuck in. Cost is €3 per family; email sligochildrenscommunitygarden@gmail.com to find out more.
View full details →Bloom Baby Classes North West Ireland
Bloom Baby Classes' Sligo-area sessions are held at Coolaney Community Centre every Friday, part of the wider Bloom network covering the north west of Ireland. Any primary caregiver - parent, grandparent or trusted carer - is welcome to attend and stays for the full class to join in. Busy Bees (6-15 months) suits babies who are sitting, moving or exploring, with music, sensory play and early movement activities, running 10.30-11.15am. Caterpillar Club (6 weeks-6 months), for younger pre-sitting babies, offers a calmer introduction with baby massage and gentle sensory play, running 11.45am-12.30pm. A new theme and set of activities feature each week. Term pricing is 14 euro per class, with a 16 euro rate for pay-as-you-go classes.
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Hosted by Ballymote Family Resource Centre and also known as the Peek-A-Boo Baby and Toddler Group, this session takes place every Wednesday during the school term from 10am to 12pm at the centre on the corner of Wolfe Tone Street and Keash Road, Co. Sligo. There's a good range of toys plus a dedicated sensory room for children to explore, while mums, dads and caregivers settle in for a cuppa and a chat. It's free to attend - call 098 21446 for more information.
View full details →Ballintrillick Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Ballintrillick Parent and Toddler Group meets every Tuesday during the school term, 10am to 12pm, at The Benwiskin Centre in Gortnahoula, Co. Sligo. Staff prepare the hall in advance with chairs and toys and take care of cleaning and sanitising everything afterwards, giving children a safe, comfortable space to play while parents and guardians supervise and get to know one another. Tea, coffee and biscuits are on offer for adults, with juice for the children, and the centre keeps a microwave, nappy changing table, potty, baby swing chair and a breastfeeding cushion on hand. The €3 family fee is paid weekly on the day rather than online. Contact the school on 071 917 6721 for more information.
View full details →Abbeyquarter Parent, Baby and Toddler Group
Also known as the Little Buddies Toddler Group, Abbeyquarter Parent and Toddler Group meets in a warm, friendly setting at The Avalon Centre on Chapel Street, Abbeyquarter North, Sligo. Sessions run every Wednesday during the school term, 10am to 11.30am. It's a good way for parents and children alike to make new connections - little ones get to socialise while adults can pick up parenting tips and support from each other. Tea, coffee, biscuits and snacks for the kids are all provided. Cost is €5 per family; call 071 916 1836 for more details.
View full details →Baby Sensory Northwest
Baby Sensory Northwest runs its baby development classes at Sligo Airport Business Park in Strandhill, County Sligo, for babies aged 0 to 13 months, with sessions on Thursdays. Each class lasts 60 minutes and is open to any primary caregiver - mums, dads, grandparents or childminders are all welcome, and a caregiver must stay for the full session. The Baby Sensory approach centres on shared play experiences that support development through movement, floor play, and themed sensory activities; no equipment is needed beyond comfortable clothing for parent and baby. A four-week term costs €72, with pay-as-you-go places occasionally available at €22 per class. Baby Sensory Northwest also runs a Tuesday session in Donegal Town for families based further north.
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Maia Purposeful Play
Maia Purposeful Play's Ballysadare session, County Sligo, offers 60 minutes of child-led play for babies and children up to age 5, accompanied by a parent or caregiver. Rather than following a set structure, children choose their own path between play areas — sensory trays, imaginative play and creative activities — building independence, curiosity and confidence at their own pace. Pricing is 12.50 euro for a pre-walking baby, 17.50 euro for a walking child, or 22.50 euro for a pre-walking baby and child attending together as siblings, with an additional sibling rate of 12.50 euro. Maia Purposeful Play also runs sessions in Shannon and Ennis, County Clare.
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Common questions
How many parent-and-toddler groups are there in Sligo?
Kids Patch lists 22 parent-and-toddler groups in Sligo. 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 Sligo cover?
Across the listings on this page, ages run from birth up to 7 years. 22 of the 22 state an age range. Every listing states one, so it is worth asking the provider directly.
How much do parent-and-toddler groups in Sligo cost?
None of the 22 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 Sligo?
Yes — 3 of the 22 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 Sligo?
It varies by provider: of the 22 listings, 8 are parent-accompanied. The rest do not state a policy — assume younger age groups are parent-accompanied unless the provider says otherwise.