Our Story
A programme to celebrate family life and relationships through creativity
Held at Poet's Corner.
Crèche available for pre-school children.
For information or to book a place telephone : 01227 786420
about us
Children develop quickly in the early years, and at the Canterbury & District Early Years Project, we aim to do everything we can to help children have the best possible start in life. Children should be able to develop their personalities, talents and abilities regardless of ethnicity, culture or religion, home language, family background, learning difficulties, disabilities or gender. Every child and their parents or carers need understanding and support, and through our carefully planned groups and services, following the new Early Years Framework, we aim to offer these things.
The Canterbury & District Early Years Project is a long-established, grass-roots organisation working in the Canterbury and coastal communities to provide support services to children and families. We are inclusive, non-judgemental, and governed by the needs of the communities we serve. Canterbury & District Early Years Project's focus is primarily on prevention and early intervention so that problems within families are less likely to arise, and, if they do, they can be addressed positively. The charity offers parenting support programmes, play sessions, short courses, family events, support groups and much more to promote strong family relationships and positive outcomes for children. We firmly believe in effective partnership working with families, agencies and organisations to support children in reaching their full potential.
To deliver and provide the varied activities, courses and programmes, we rely on funding support and fundraising.
The Canterbury & District Early Years Project is registered charity number 1194003.
Our Sites
The Canterbury & District Early Years project operates over several sites. Poets Corner is located at 11A South Street, Canterbury and is a wonderful space to enjoy your young children and meet other parents. Chartham Village Hall, Station Road, Chartham is a great place for children to let off steam in a spacious environment. Activities vary from week to week, and in the summer why not enjoy the adjoining play park.
Parent's Groups
These groups are facilitated by two project Workers and enable parents to meet together and discuss a range of subjects and issues such as; Child development, Play, Managing difficult behaviour, Effective communication, Managing stress, Health issues, Budgeting & Child safety.
These group sessions are informal and friendly and new parents are always very welcome!
Health Visitor & Clinic
The Health visitor clinics attached to the play sessions provide parents with an informal drop in facility to have their babies weighed, measured and an opportunity to discuss feeding, sleeping, weaning as well as any general health issues. Parents do not need to make an appointment, but can just call in to see the health visitor. Clinics are currently held at Chartham, but no longer at Poet's Corner. The full list of local clinics is here.
what's on this term
Please look at our Facebook page for daily updates.
Please contact us to book your place on:
Infant Massage - a 4 week course suitable for babies from 8 weeks.
Behaviours - What are they?
Schemas & Heuristic Play - How children learn through play.
What is Play? Covering different types of play.
Christmas Sweet Treats - Thursday 30th November from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Chartham Christmas Stay & Play - Tuesday 5th December from 9.30am-11.00am.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Poet's Corner Christmas Fayre - Wednesday 6th December from 10am—12.30pm
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Christmas Crafts - Thursday 7th December and Thursday 14th December from 12.30pm-2.30pm.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Children's Christmas Crafts - Monday 18th December from 10.00am-11.30am.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Baby Group Sessions - for babies up to the age of one year. Mondays 11.00-12.15 and 12.45-2.00 pm.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Stay & Play Sessions - Parents, babies & pre-school children, Wednesday 9.30-11.00 am and 12.00-1.30pm More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Toddling Tots - For babies that are just finding their feet aged 1-2yrs. Tuesdays at Poets Corner.
More details or to book a place, Text Heidi on: 07816 853574
Health Visitor Clinics
Health visitor clinic at Poet's Corner - open to all families. Please book an appointment.
Please text Heidi on: 07816 853574 and out check out our Facebook page for information on any of our activities:
- Organisations/partner agencies and the support they are able to offer.
- Our great activities, courses and programmes.
- Food bank support.
- Donations of Fareshare produce.
Canterbury and District Early Years Project are working to support children and their families. We would like to thank our funders for their valued support.
- Jennie and the CDEYP team
Do you need supply workers? Canterbury and District Early Years Project Staff Bank
Have staff working in the Central, East and West Kent areas.
Our Play Workers support Crèches/groups in Children's Centres, Before/after School Clubs, Gym Crèche Early Years venues, Training Providers, as well as at village halls for Stay and Play and activity groups.
We supply flexible DBS checked workers qualified to levels 2 & 3 in child care at Competitive rates of pay.
Contact us at: crechebank@canterburydeyp.org.uk or Telephone: 01227 786420
Play Workers WantedCanterbury and District Early Years Project Staff Bank
Canterbury and District Early Years Project are recruiting qualified Play Workers for our busy Crèche Bank, working in the Central, East and West Kent areas. Our Play Workers support Crèches in Children's Centres, schools and Early Years venues, as well as at village halls for Stay and Play and activity groups.
We are looking for flexible Play Workers who are qualified to levels 2 & 3 in child care to join our team.
Please state whether you are interested in applying to be an unqualified or qualified playworker post.
Training will be offered for unqualified applicants. Competitive rates of pay.
Contact us at: crechebank@canterburydeyp.org.uk or Telephone: 01227 786420
