Check to see if you are eligible for the funded 15 hours of childcare for eligible 2 year olds.
You’ll be eligible if you get any of the following extra support:
- You get Universal Credit, and your household income is £15,400 a year or less after tax (not including benefit payments)
-You get Income Support, income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA) or income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
-You get the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
-Your child has an education, health and care (EHC) plan, also known as an EHCP
-Your child gets Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
-Your child has left care under an adoption order, special guardianship order or a child arrangements order
-A child is also eligible if they’re in care.
Choosing the right early years childcare provider for your little one is a big decision! We know how important it is to find a setting that is right for your family.
This carousel provides an overview of childcare options in Hackney, highlighting key factors to consider when making this important decision and suggesting questions to ask during a visit.
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Button batteries can badly hurt or kill a small child. If they swallow one and it gets stuck in their food pipe, it can burn through the tissue and cause life-altering injuries or even death.
But far too many families don’t know they’re in their homes or how dangerous they can be.
More information: .uk/button-battery-safety/
Free arts and crafts workshops for women and children aged 5-12 who have experienced domestic abuse. The sessions support emotional expression and help families process trauma in a safe, creative space.
To register interest: [email protected] / 02070340303
First Aid course for parents happening at Comet Children's Centre.
Limited places available, please reach out to the centre to book: [email protected] or 07766547679
Starting Reception
Your child's journey to school starts at home
We understand that all children develop at their own pace, and that we’re all learning from birth. When it’s time to start school, some children will need more help than others.
Check out the information at / for helpful advice on how to get your child ready for reception.
There are lots of useful tips and website links available.
🌱📣New Little Seedlings on Hackney Marshes! 🌱 📣
Check out the Little Seedlings sessions happening in Hackney Marshes.
Happening on Tuesdays from 10 am - 11:30 am
Free and no need to book!
Under 5's.
Daubeney Children and Family Hub are organising a Father Friendly Day event on Saturday, 9th May 2026, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM ( No booking required)
As part of the event, there will be a First Aid workshop specifically for fathers and male carers from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM. Please note that booking is required for this workshop.
The latest screen time guidance for under-5s covers everything from how long is too long, to the role parents play in shaping healthy habits. Watch to discover the key points, and visit Best Start in Life for more.
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The Peep Learning Together programme comes to Woodberry Down Children & Family Hub this May! The 6-week programme is totally free and aimed at parents and carers to attend with their child and hear ways to enhance children's early language skills through everyday activities. Sessions are welcoming and friendly with activities that build on what you are already doing at home.
We are looking for parents and carers to join who have children aged 2-4 years old.
Dates: Wednesdays 6/05, 13/05, 20/05, 27/05, 3/06 & 10/06
Time: 9.00-10.00am
Each participant takes home a certificate, a free Home Learning Pack plus a £10 shop voucher at the end of the course. Spaces are limited so we urge you to book asap by emailing [email protected]@woodberrydowncfh
Every Second Sunday of the month the London Wildlife Trust host a free drop-in session where visitors can explore our ponds for wildlife, watch birds, and learn more about nature.
These sessions are aimed at children and their families, though anyone interested in spending time outdoors is very welcome.
