welcome to our website

 We are open Tuesday to Friday in term time - more details below.  

A young blond child plays with sand, cups and toys in a large yellow tray

welcome

The Ivy Street Family Centre is a little oasis of warmth and fun in the heart of Hoxton. We provide welcoming and relaxing spaces for children and their carers where everyone can makes friends. We welcome mums, dads, childminders, nannies, grandparents and anyone else looking after under fives.

"This place has been a lifeline for me, thank you"

Mum of a lockdown baby and a toddler

What's oN

TUESDAY

Music – 9.30-11.30
Stay & Play – 1.00-3.00

WEDNESDAY

Messy Play – 9.30-11.30
Stay & Play – 1.00-3.00

THURSDAY

Stay & Play – 9.30-3.00
Baby Share
(previously know as Growbaby) – 10.00-2.30

FRIDAY

Soft Play – 9.30-11.30

meet the team

Always a cuppa and a warm welcome!

drinks
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Ivy street Baby share

 (previously known as Growbaby)

Helping new mums give their babies the best start.

"Growbaby is an amazing service"

Catherine – Family Nurse

history

We’ve been in Hoxton for 40 years.

"I've been a part of the Ivy St family for nearly 16 years now and I hope to be a part of it for many more years to come."

Chloe – Ivy Street Mum, local resident and our Play Leader

54 Ivy Street,
London, N1 5JE

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Registered charity: 1088854