Children’s centres
We need to make sure you and our staff are safe.
Face coverings
To help keep everyone safe, face coverings are to be worn inside the children’s centre at all times (unless exemption applies). Stay home if:
- you are feeling unwell
- you have a family member at home who is unwell
Opening times
| Centre | Monday | Tuesday | Wednesday | Thursday | Friday | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becontree | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Gascoigne | reduced service | reduced service | reduced service | reduced service | reduced service | Closed | Closed |
| Leys | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | Closed | Closed | Closed |
| Marks Gate | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | Closed | Closed |
| Sue Bramley | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | Closed | 9am to 5pm | Closed | Closed |
| William Bellamy | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | 9am to 5pm | Closed | 9am to 5pm | Closed | Closed |
Locations
Becontree Children’s Centre
Address: Becontree Children’s Centre, 215 Wellington Drive, Dagenham, RM10 9XW.
Tel: 020 8724 1983
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
Gascoigne Children’s Centre
Address: Gascoigne Community Centre, Ground Floor Commercial Unit, Weavers Court, Kings Edwards Road, Barking, IG11 7FY.
Tel: TBC
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
Leys Children’s Centre
Address: Leys Children’s Centre, 215 Wellington Drive, Dagenham, RM10 9XW.
Tel: 020 8724 1983
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
Marks Gate Children’s Centre
Address: Marks Gate Children’s Centre, Marks Gate Community Centre, Rose Lane, Marks Gate, RM6 5NJ.
Tel: 020 8270 4165
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
Sue Bramley Children’s Centre
Address: Sue Bramley Children’s Centre, Bastable Avenue, Barking, IG11 0LG.
Tel: 020 8270 6619
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
William Bellamy Children’s Centre
Address: William Bellamy Children’s Centre, Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, RM10 7HX.
Tel: 020 8724 1924
Email: childrencentres@lbbd.gov.uk
Activities
We will help you to access support for mums, dads and carers, help getting jobs and training, health services, daycare and activities for babies and toddlers. Please visit our what's on page for information.
Baby weighing and weaning advice
To contact your health please visit the NHS website or call 0300 300 1668 / 1875 or 1727
Speech and Language Therapy Service
For children who are finding communication difficult, email bdsalt.admin@nelft.nhs.uk or call 0300 300 1754
Community Food Club
For people struggling with debt and financial hardship, members collect fresh food each week and get help from services that address money worries. Please visit our community food clubs page for more information