Balby Sure Start Children's Centre
1 Sandycroft Crescent
Balby
Doncaster
DN6 0JB
Contact Name: Denise Lane
Telephone: 01302 570270
Fax: 01302 570475
E-mail: denise.lane@actionforchildren.org.uk
Opening Hours
Monday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Tuesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Thursday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Friday: 8:30am - 5:30pm
Weekends: On Occassion
Welcome to Balby Children’s Centre!
Balby Children’s Centre is run by the children’s charity Action for Children and offers a range of services for children from birth to 13 years and their families. These range from bumps and babies, for pregnant women and those with tiny babies, through groups for children of all ages, to courses for adults.
We have a regular timetable of groups during term time, which changes during school holidays to incorporate play schemes, trips and family events. Click here for details.
We can offer individual support to any family when needed and we work with all agencies offering services to families in the Balby area.
We welcome any suggestions for activities and events, please see below for opening times and click on the links for information on specific services.
Related Documents
Balby Children's Centre Brochure Word Doc (Updated 22/01/09)
Balby Children's Centre Brochure (Polish) Word Doc (Updated 11/03/09)
Balby Children's Centre Brochure (Turkish) Word Doc (Updated 11/03/09)
Jumping Tots Leaflet Word Doc (Updated 22/01/09)
Breastfeeding Peer Support Training Word Doc (Updated 22/01/09)
Community Learning- Healthy Cookery Word Doc (Updated 28/10/08)
After School Activities Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Baby Massage Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Bumps & Babies Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Drop In Sessions Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Individual Support Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Toy Library Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Stepping Out Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Stepping Out at Woodfield Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
The Incredible Years Word Doc (Updated 27/5/08)
Location / Coverage Map Word Doc (Coming Soon)
Local Links
Tenants & Residents Association
Citizens Advice Bureau- Debt Advice
Professionals Toy Library (Resource Centre)
Centre Statement
Everyone who uses the Centre should be treated with equal respect regardless of their beliefs, race, culture and abilities.
We also believe that everyone who uses the Centre should feel safe, comfortable and able to express their opinions and views without feeling intimidated, criticised or threatened.
It is also our belief that rough handling and smacking children is harmful to them and if this occurs we would want to talk to you about the different ways of managing your children’s behaviour.
We want to create an open atmosphere and therefore feel that bad language is not appropriate and it will be strongly discouraged.
The staff of the Children’s Centre are committed to developing a quality service, which meets the needs of this community. We would welcome any comments or suggestions you may have.
Child Protection Statement
As adults we are responsible for making sure children are happy, safe and cared for. As employees of NCH we have a duty to protect children from harm. If we have any concerns about your child’s welfare we will, whenever possible, talk this over with you. It may be that we have to pass on information on to other professionals. We aim to work in partnership with parents/carers and whenever possible would not speak to others without informing you first.
Data Protection
During your first visit to the Centre you will be asked to complete a registration form, this information will be stored in accordance with Data Protection act.
Quality Assurance
Balby A Sure Start Children’s Centre aims to offer a quality service and welcomes any suggestions or comments you may have. You may, from time to time to be asked to complete evaluations sheets this is to help the Centre identify any difficulties and to assist with future planning. Complaint forms are available in the foyer.
