Preschool sessions in Seaham
Playdates baby lounge is an early years activity centre located in Seaham, County Durham. We offer a range of classes, activities and play sessions, as well as private hire and weekend special events. Our sessions are all colour coded and categorised by development. This is a guide for you to decide which session is most suitable for your visit.
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BIRTH-SITTING UP
BABY MASSAGE
Baby massage is an excellent way to bond and develop attachment with your baby, as well as learn a new skill that can be enjoyed at home. It also includes health benefits for your baby including stimulating brain development, relief from conditions such as constipation, growing pains, excess mucus, gas and colic. Best of all massage can promote relaxation for both baby and parent, allowing for a calm environment which promotes healthy sleep patterns.
A WHOLE NEW WORLD
A gentle introductory session designed to promote bonding between parent and baby. Calm music and soft lighting are used as well as some sensory props to encourage your baby and stimulate brain development during their awake period. The session also includes some tummy time and will finish with a gentle foot massage.
MUSICAL BABY YOGA
An energetic class designed to develop your baby’s physical development through a series of stretches, core exercises and tummy time. All of which will help your baby build strength and muscle coordination, as well as increase flexibility. We finish the session in true yoga tradition with some bonding and relaxation, as we teach our babies the importance of self-care and rest. All routines are sequenced to music to aid memory and allow you to practise at home.
*baby must have had their 6 week check before participating in yoga.
LET’S RHYME
Our ‘traditional’ baby class, we explore music and rhythm to nursery rhyme classics. Baby is encouraged to explore independently with a range of centrepiece displays. Puppets and gentle props are used to aid eye coordination and fine motor skills and a theme of the week will allow for a new adventure each visit!
BABY DISCOTM
An upbeat class designed to introduce your baby to music and unleash their passion for singing and dancing. Disco lights and sensory props are used as well as a range of holds and actions to really engage your baby physically and mentally. A theme of the week will ensure your little one is introduced to a range of sounds with props that make a great photo opportunity!
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SITTING UP - WALKING
LET’S MOVE
This class is a perfect next step from let’s rhyme. Our focus is on action, movement and coordination skills as we encourage our active babies to explore music and movement combined. The session starts with some independent exploring on our beautiful soft play set and concludes with some action and movement songs. A theme of the week will give a great photo opportunity as well as developing communication skills and exploring the world around us.
BABY DISCO
An upbeat class designed to introduce your baby to music and unleash their passion for singing and dancing. Disco lights and sensory props are used as well as a range of holds and actions to really engage your baby physically and mentally. A theme of the week will ensure your little one is introduced to a range of sounds with props that make a great photo opportunity!
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MESSY PLAY
We host a monthly themed adventure that is sure to stimulate all of the senses. Smell, texture, colour, shapes and taste, babies will use their fingers and toes to really get messy and explore without boundaries, the best bit is leaving all of the mess behind. We finish with a themed sing along or story. Please bring a towel and change of clothes with you.
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TODDLER
SIGN AND RHYME
An energetic class focused on building language and communication through sequenced songs with BSL sign language incorporated. We include fun dance routines and a range of props. Classic nursery rhymes and action songs are featured as well as a weekly sign a song.
TODDLER DISCO
A follow on from baby disco, this class will have your little on their feet to all of our disco classics! Disco lights and sensory props allow our toddlers to display their dancing skills and move like nobody is watching! A theme of the week will keep the class exciting as they take a new adventure each visit. ensure your little one is introduced to a range of sounds with props that make a great photo opportunity!
TODDLER EXPLORERS
A free movement class for mini explorers who can’t sit still. Children will explore tuff trays, tunnels, music, balance equipment and so much more. They will be learning while exploring a different theme each week. To finish, they will dance and sing to some action songs, this is a perfect alternative to a structured singing class.
TODDLER SOFT PLAY
The perfect alternative to a soft play centre. Allow your little ones to climb and explore without the worry of the ‘big kids’ or losing sight of them. Our carpet area is filled with soft play, tunnels, tents and more. Children can explore freely for the first part of the session, then we clear away and finish with some action songs and bubbles.
ALL AGES WELCOME
FAMILY TIME AND RHYME
A weekend class filled with fun for all of the family. This session is split into two structured parts. The first is focused on music with children selecting a musical instrument and singing along to some classic nursery rhymes and parachute songs. Children then have time to play and explore the room. The final part involves a cosy story telling session on the carpet and a bubble song.
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STAY AND PLAY
An independent play session for children who like to be on the move. A perfect session to meet up as a group for a catch up and some food. We have a range of resources to explore, each piece has been carefully chosen to suit all pre-school ages and to encourage open ended and skills-based play.
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SENSORY EXPERIENCE
Come and relax in our beautiful top of the range sensory room. Relaxing music, soft lights, soft play, wooden treasure baskets and more. This room can be hired exclusively or you can visit on a single ticket. Pre walker only sessions are available for those not wanting to mix with older children.
Our Opening Hours
Our baby lounge is open at the following times for our weekday classes:
Monday : 09:30 - 15:00
Tuesday : 09:30 - 15:00
Wednesday : 09:30 - 17:00
Thursday : 09:30 - 15:00
Friday : 09:30 - 15:00
Saturday : Open for birthday parties and special events
Sunday : Open for birthday parties and special events
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