About Linden Children’s Centre, Hackney
Linden Children’s Centre has grown from the combination of an existing Sure Start local programme and an early years nursery. We are registered to provide 89 childcare places including crèche and playgroup facilities. We provide quality health care and education to all families particularly focusing on vulnerable and low income families.

The Centre provides workforce development training for Learning Trust Early Years staff, including recognised qualifications such as NVQ’s, Health and Safety and First Aid. Courses for the community include ESOL, Literacy, Maths, first aid and parenting skills.

Services available

• Postnatal – clinics, fitness classes, baby massage Breastfeeding support sessions
• Happy @ Home – parent and toddler group encouraging greater physical activity
• First Aid and basic life support
• Dietician appointments
• Community baby clinic
• Antenatal clinics and classes
• Young parents group, Meet and Play – support group for parents and carers
• Literacy classes
• Dad’s groups – breakfast club monthly Saturday outings
• Talking Walk–in – speech and language advice
• Job search and employment advice
• Turkish/Kurdish speaking group
• Childminders drop in
• Children’s Information Service – advice on work, study, tax credits etc
• Toy library
• Rhyme Time – parent and baby group
• Respite Group
• Bookstart

To download a PDF of the full weekly programme of activities, please click here.

Admissions and Cost
For more information on costs and how to apply please click here.