First Step are currently recruiting for an Early Years Practitioner / Support Worker
FAMILY GROUP PROGRAMME, October - December 2025
First Step Membership is required to attend any of our groups/sessions. Older siblings are welcome to attend but please note that sessions are aimed at children up to 8 years old.
MONDAYS
Toddler & Me
Starting 3rd Nov - 15th Dec
10.30 - 11.45am
Cost: £33 for a 6 week block
To be pre-booked
Relaxing fun toddler session for children aged 18 months to 4 years. We will have a different art or baking activity for you to do with your child each week. Followed by a story at the end of the group.
As most of our activities can be messy please wear clothes that you won't mind getting dirty.
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TUESDAYS
Bookbug
Starting 21st Oct - 9th Dec
Free-Drop in Group but please note that spaces are limited.
9.30 - 10.15am Big Bugs - children who are on the move and families with multiple children.
10.30 - 11.15am Wee Bugs - non movers.
Baby and Me
Starting 28th Oct - 9th Dec
10.00 - 11.30am
Cost: £31.50 for a 7 week block
Relaxing fun baby lead sessions for newborn to 9 months (no crawlers). We will have a different theme each week with songs, bubbles and a story for 40 minutes. Followed by tea and coffee with the other mums and dads.
Please only book on to one Baby and Me class next term.
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Baby PEEP
6 months - 1 year
Starting 28th Oct - 2nd Dec
1.15 - 2.30pm
Free and Pre-book
Our PEEP group sessions support all parents to create the best start for their children by making the most of everyday learning opportunities, listening, talking, playing, singing and sharing stories and books. They offer fun ways to bond with your child and learn together to encourage your child's development in a supportive environment.
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WEDNESDAYS
Stay & Play
Starting 22nd Oct - 10th Dec
9.30 - 11.00am
Cost: £36 for the 8 week block
To be pre-booked
Join our welcoming, relaxed and friendly free play sessions. Adults and children (12 months - 3 years) have the opportunity to play and socialise. It is a great chance to meet other local families and build connections and gain support.
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Gran's Group
Starting 22nd Oct - 17th Dec
10.00 - 11.30am
Cost: £3.50 per session
Our Gran’s group has been running for over a decade and the aim of this group is to reduce social isolation, increase community connectedness and promote physical and mental health.
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Baby & Me
Starting 22nd Oct - 10th Dec
10.30 - 12noon
Cost: £36 for the 8 weeks
Pre-book
Relaxing fun baby lead sessions for new born to 9 months (no crawlers). We will have a different theme each week with songs, bubbles and a story for 40 minutes. Followed by tea and coffee with the other mum's and dads.
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Breastfeeding Drop-in Group
Every Wednesday, 1.00 - 3.00pm
Drop-in
Free & friendly group run by East Lothian Mother and Baby Together Breastfeeding Support.
THURSDAYS
Baby Massage - At Wallyford Community Centre
For babies, 6 weeks - 6 months
Starting 30th Oct - 27th Nov
10.30 - 12 noon
To be pre-booked
Cost:
£30 for 5 weeks for those with membership
£45 for 5 weeks for those who don't have membership
This is a lovely, relaxing and friendly group. A great opportunity to bond with your baby whilst also meeting other local parents.
If you have any questions about any of the classes in the programme, please feel free to email Rose: familyopps@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk