Hawkinge and Rural Children's Centre

Welcome to Hawkinge and Rural Children’s Centre, covering Hawkinge and the surrounding villages including, Elham, Lyminge, Selsted, Stelling Minnis and Stowting. We run a number of groups and courses for those with children pre-birth to five years.  We provide fun and friendly facilities which aim to enhance your relationship with your child, encourage interaction with other parents/carers, provide fun and friendly facilities and support you through any difficulties you may be facing.
 
We believe Every Child Matters and our goal is to ensure every family reaches their full potential through:

• Promoting healthy safe lifestyles
• Encouraging positive parenting
• Supporting educational development
• Making a positive contribution to the local community

You can find the Children’s Centre building on Canterbury Road, next door to Tesco.

Our services include:

• Baby massage
• Health visiting & midwifery
• Speech & language therapy
• Child minding links
• Job centre plus links
• Kent children’s information service
• Homestart toddler group
• Links with causeway early intervention project
• Family learning courses
• Holiday activities
• Time for me
• Home visits
• Healthy eating
• Makaton baby signing

If you have any queries please pop in or phone as we are always happy to help.
01303 890735