A place to
grow together

Friendly groups and activities for little ones and the people who care for them, at every stage of the early years.

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Play   Belong   Thrive

Our Early Years Groups

A range of welcoming groups for under-5s and their parents, carers and wider family members.

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Play

Explore, discover
and have fun.

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Belong

A warm and
welcoming community.

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Support

For you and
your little one.

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Thrive

Helping every child
take their next steps.

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“Play is a child’s language.”

For all families

Plant is for everyone – parents, grandparents, wider family members and caregivers.
All are welcome, whatever your journey looks like.

Parents
and carers
Grandparents
and wider family
A welcoming
community
Support at
every stage

A brighter future for every child

Through play, positive relationships and supportive communities, we’re helping children in Caerphilly thrive in their earliest years – building confidence, connection and opportunities from the very start.

500+

Children and
families supported

15+

Welcoming
groups each term

Stronger
families

Brighter futures
for our community

Stronger families,
brighter futures

Join our welcoming community and be part of something special.

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Grief & Bereavement

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Plant · Early Years at The Parish Trust

Baby Massage

A calm and nurturing space to bond with your baby.

Our Baby Massage course gives primary caregivers time to slow down, connect with their baby and learn gentle massage techniques in a warm, supportive group.

Best for
Babies and their primary caregiver
Format
A five-week course
Atmosphere
Calm, small and supportive
Good to know
We ask families to commit to the full course where possible (illness and unforeseen circumstances aside) and to complete a short evaluation at the end.
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Plant · Early Years at The Parish Trust

Messy Play

Explore, create and discover together.

A playful sensory session where little ones can squish, pour, scoop, paint and explore a changing range of age-appropriate messy activities alongside their grown-up.

Best for
Curious little explorers
Expect
Sensory and creative play
Bring
Clothes you do not mind getting messy
Good to know
Adults remain with their child and are encouraged to follow their child’s lead as they explore.
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RhymeTime

Songs, stories and rhymes for little ones and their grown-ups.

A relaxed session full of singing, rhythm, stories and familiar rhymes. RhymeTime helps little ones enjoy language, music and connection while grown-ups join in too.

Best for
Babies, toddlers and preschool children
Expect
Songs, rhymes and simple stories
Grown-ups
Stay and join in throughout
Good to know
You do not need to be a confident singer — this is about enjoying time together, not performing.
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Plant · Early Years at The Parish Trust

Community Cuppa

A coffee morning for the grown-ups — with little ones welcome too.

Community Cuppa gives parents, carers and wider family members space to meet other people raising little ones, have a cuppa and build supportive connections.

Who
Parents, carers and wider family
Each week
A different conversation or theme
Children
Little ones are very welcome
Good to know
Some weeks may focus on first-time parents, dads, additional learning needs or another theme — but everyone is welcome at every Community Cuppa.
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Wiggle & Giggle

Movement, music and fun for little bodies and big smiles.

A lively early-years movement session with music, action songs, simple games and plenty of opportunities to move together. It is designed to build confidence through playful movement.

Best for
Toddlers and preschool children
Expect
Music, movement and action
Grown-ups
Join the movement too
Good to know
Children can take part at their own pace — joining in, watching for a while and returning to activities are all welcome.

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