First Step are excited to announce that enrolment is now open for our Wee Bears Nursery (Aged 2-3years) for August 2025 places!
FAMILY GROUP PROGRAMME, August - October 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 25th August - 6th October
10.30-11.45am
18months - 3years
Cost: £33 for a 6 week block
Prebook
Relaxing fun toddler session for children aged 18 months to 3 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 date - 19th August - 30th September
No need to book - just drop-in!
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.
Please note there is limited spaces.
Free-Drop in Group
Baby PEEP
Starting 19th August - 23rd September
6months - 1 year
10-11am
Free
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.
Baby Massage
Starting 19th August -16th September
Time: 1.15-2.45pm
6 weeks - 6 months
Cost £25 for 5 weeks
Pre-book
This is a lovely, relaxing and friendly group. A great opportunity to bond with you're baby whilst also meeting other local parents.
WEDNESDAYS
Gran's Group
Starting 13th August - 8th October
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.
Stay & Play
Starting 13th August-8th October
9.30-11am
12months -3 years
Pre-book
Join our welcoming, relaxed and friendly free play sessions. Adults and children have the opportunity to play and socialise.
It is a great chance to meet other local families and build connections and gain support.
Baby & Me
Starting 20th August - 1st October
10- 11.30am
Cost: £31.50 for the 7 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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Every Wednesday
1.00 - 3.00pm
Drop-in
Free & friendly group run by East Lothian Mother and Baby Together Breastfeeding Support.
THURSDAYS
Music & Movement - Wallyford
Starting 21st August - 2nd October
10-11.15am
12months - 3years
£36 for 8 sessions
Pre-book
Each week there will be opportunities to sing, dance to the music, play games and share a story. This is an interactive session for adults and children to have fun and play together. We will practice moving our bodies in different ways, crawling, skipping, running, jumping.
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If you have any questions about any of the classes in the programme, please feel free to email Rose on familyopps@firststepmusselburgh.co.uk