The YMCA manages two children centres on behalf of Bournemouth
Borough Council in the Pokesdown and Southbourne area. These
provide a range of play, care and learning services for children,
adults and young families.
For more information click the links below, watch the video, or
contact the Children's Centre Manager.
Southbourne Children
Centre
Located in the newly rebuilt
Stourvale Road Centre, Southbourne Children's Centre has a packed
weekly program of activities as well as providing family support in
the community. See the video below for a more detialed look at the
work of the Centre.
Please click here for more information
including activity timetables.
Pokesdown Children
Centre
Situated on Somerset Road,
Freemantle Hall is the location of Teddy's Learning Centre. The
Ofsted registered facilities provide a range of activities
including:
- Fun with Under Fives (learning through play group for parents
and children)
- Varied and accessible adult learning programme - with creche
places available on site
- Family support services
- Every Child a Talker programme (ECAT) and specialist advice
available
- Holiday play activities and outings
- Under ones group

Please click here for more information
including activity timetables.