Welcome to Baby College

The UK’s original award-winning sensory and development classes for parents, babies and toddlers, from birth to pre-school. Backed by research from Goldsmiths, University of London, our classes benefit grown-ups just as much as their little ones. Find your nearest Baby College today.

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Our Mission

Looking for baby classes near you? At Baby College, our award-winning sensory and development classes are designed to support your baby’s growth and your own confidence as a parent. From birth to pre-school, our programmes help parents and little ones play, move and learn together, while building the kind of friendships that last well beyond the classroom.

Rooted in research and trusted by families across the UK, Baby College offers some of the best baby activities available, giving you a deeper understanding of your child’s development at every age and stage. Come and see why so many families keep coming back, week after week.

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Infants 0 – 9 Months

Our Infant classes are designed for babies from newborn through to their most active early months, with varied activities that grow alongside your baby at a gentle, progressive pace. Each week you will gain expert insights into a different aspect of your baby’s development, all while having fun together.

Bonding through play: create lasting memories and deepen your connection with your baby through movement, music and multi-sensory activities. Stimulating development: interactive activities support early brain development in a warm, sociable setting. Ideas to take home: leave every class with fresh, practical play ideas to enjoy together through the week.

Don’t miss our Baby Massage classes for infants aged 0 to 6 months, a wonderful way to deepen your bond and support your baby’s wellbeing.

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Toddlers 9 – 18 Months

As your baby becomes more active and curious about the world around them, our Toddler classes introduce new learning themes to match their growing appetite for exploration. Sessions build on movement, communication and early cognitive skills through engaging, varied activities.

Active play: ball games and movement activities promote body confidence, concentration and early language development. Music and rhythm: songs, Makaton signing and phonemes weave musical enjoyment together with the building blocks of communication.

Our award-winning Toddler classes are designed to keep busy little ones engaged, stimulated and growing week by week.

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Juniors 18 Months – 3 Years+

Our Junior classes are designed for older toddlers who are ready for more. Each session explores a captivating play theme inspired by the world around them, from bugs and vehicles to gardens and animals, bringing fresh adventures and rich learning opportunities every week.

Imaginative play: creative activities spark curiosity and encourage your child to explore, experiment and express themselves. Growing independence: sessions are designed to build confidence and support the natural push for independence that defines this age. Ready for pre-school: the skills, social confidence and love of learning your child develops at Baby College lay wonderful foundations for the next big step.

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We have an Excellent 4.9 star rating on TrustPilot.

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Recent Awards

Baby College was shortlisted for two awards in the 2024 British Franchise Awards run by the British Franchise Association and HSBC

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In the Press

The Independent awarded us an Indy/Best rating in 2020 and 2021 and said “Baby College offers fantastic variety”. Read the full article here

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ITV News described Baby College classes as “The best start for each child’s life”.

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Baby College is proud to be a member of the British Franchise Association

Winner 5 Star Franchisee Satisfaction 2024

Our franchisees rated us 5 stars in the 2024 WorkBuzz Franchisee Satisfaction Survey with 100% for Head Office Support

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