Mums & Tots, Firs Foundation
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Xabia International College
Following the merger between The Firs Primary School and Xabia International College, mums and tots is now held on Monday afternoons from 2pm until 3.30pm at The Firs Foundation on the Costa Nova, Javea. Open to all, there is no charge. For further information: Tel: 966472929.
www.firsprimary.com
Swimming classes, Tonus Gym, El Vergel
Recommended by Sara Kinge
This is a fairly new gym and has excellent facilities and is within a 30 minute drive from Javea. They have a large indoor heated swimming pool and offer swimming for babies, children and pregnant women as well as adults. They also have a creche facility which you can prebook if you need someone to look after your little monster whilst you use the gym and/or spa facilities. They do offer a membership for swimming only which is great if you don’t have time to use the gym but want to take the kids swimming.
Sector “El Boticari” c/ Portugal nº 1 · El Verger 03770 · Marina Alta (Alicante)
Tel.: 966439771
http://www.tonus.es/en/home.html
Chupiguay creche, Javea
Recommended by Claire Conway
A crèche facility that has a soft play area inside with children’s toys and activities. They operate as a crèche, so you can drop your little one’s off and go shopping if you want. Or alternatively, there are spaces for children who want to go on a daily basis. Prices start from 3.50 Euros per hour and 5.50 Euros for 2 hours. For 5 days per week it is 260 Euro’s from 8.45am to 7.00pm. This includes breakfast and lunch. The crèche is mainly for Spaniards but welcome’s all nationalities. Open Monday to Friday, 8.45 -19.00 and Saturday 8.45 – 2pm.
Chupiguay. Centro de ocio Infantil, Calle Favare, Javea.Tel. 966 462 450.
Comments:
"I have used this crèche before my son was enrolled at Rainbow Nursery. It served its purpose while my husband and I went shopping. It was also an exciting experience for my little 3 year old who was kept entertained for 2 hours. Excellent value all round!" (CC, July 10)
Little Bubbles Music Group, Javea
Recommended by Sara Kinge
Little Bubbles Music & Dance is on every Thursday at the Mosaic Building, Javea Park. One hour of stimulating fun for parent and child: action nursery rhymes, simple dance moves using scarves and pom poms, stretching, baby massage, baby yoga, parachute games, lots of balls and even more bubbles - a great way for parents to meet other parents. Confident walkers up to 3 years starts at 10am, lasts one hour and costs €5 per child. Babies from 12 weeks up to early walkers starts at 11.15am, lasts 45 minutes and costs €4 per child. For more info pls call Amanda on 675085166 or Emily on 608056062 or email littlebubblesmusic@gmail.com or see our facebook page littlebubblesmusicandart.
Little Bubbles ART is on every Tuesday at the Mosaic Building, Javea Park. A messily creative time for mum/dad and child creating something new every week to take home. We use Early Learning Centre paint, stencils, glitter, glue, felt, foam and lots more. 18 months to 3 years with mum/dad starts at 3pm, lasts 45 minutes and costs €4, 4-6 year olds (can be left on their own) starts at 4.30pm, lasts one hour and costs €5. For more info pls call Amanda on 675085166 or email littlebubblesmusic@gmail.com or see our facebook page littlebubblesmusicandart.
Little Bubbles Dance is on every Friday, a new class designed for the 4-6 year olds who love to have a good boogie at the end of the week using pom poms, hats, scarves and other props. We also have a music section with instruments and a fun time with giant balls and lots of parachute games. The class starts at 4.15pm, last for one hour and costs €5 per child. For more info pls call Amanda on 675085166 or Emily on 608056062 or email littlebubblesmusic@gmail.com or see our facebook page littlebubblesmusicandart.
Active Angels - Pre school musical fun
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Familiar songs for kids incorparating dancing, percussion, playing, marching, wiggling and giggling! 5 euros a session. Every Tuesday from 10.30-11.30am
Little Angels Creche, Avda los Fueros 29, Javea (+34) 965757686
Comments:
"Active Angels is brilliant fun, your little ones can sing, dance and play instruments. Gemma has loads of energy, all the children have a great time and its a great place to meet new friends" (GB, Jan 09)
Swimming for Children (All Ages)
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Situated along the Benitachell-Moraira road this newly opened indoor swimming pool offers sessions and courses for children of all ages as well as mums and tots. Open Monday-Friday from 9.15am-9pm, Sat 10am-6pm and Sunday 10am-1pm. Swimming for babies on Wednesdays at 10.30am and mums to be on Mondays ,Wednesdays and Fridays at 7.45pm.
Comments:
"This is a really nice pool with great facilities and it is reasonably priced. You do need to wear swimming hats in the pool but there is a little shop where you can swimming aids etc. Its also a great place to go in the winter months when its to cold to go swimming outdoors!" (GB, March 09)
The Salvation Army Mums and Tots Group - Denia
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
On Wednesdays from 10am-12.30pm, the Salvation Army hosts a "Mums & Tots" to provide camaraderie and support for parents as well as a large play group for young ones. 3 euros.
The Salvation Army Worship & Service Center Calle de San Jose, 14B 03700 Denia (Alicante)
Comment:
Great place to meet new English and Spanish mums. For more information call Sandy on (+34) 965782152
"Place to meet mums of all nationalities - I went today and there were German, Polish, English and Spanish!" (SK, Sep 2010)
Mums, Tots and Pregnant Mums in Javea
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
This is an informal social group for expectant mums, new mums and their children. Members meet at various locations. For more information on the group call 669733641/ 637875764
Little Stars in Calpe
Recommended by Georgina Bambrook
Little Stars playgroup is a get together for mums and tots aged up to 3 years. It takes place every friday from 10-12pm in Calpe.
Centro Cristaino, Calpe (+34) 965832314