All Saints’ Church · Crofton
Toddlers on Toast
A friendly Thursday morning for babies, toddlers and their grown-ups—with time to play, share toast, sing, listen to a story and meet other local families.
Toast
Sing
9:15am–11:15am
Slack Lane
October closure dates
We are closed on Thursday 1 October, Thursday 8 October and Thursday 29 October for half term. Toddlers on Toast runs during school term time, and sessions resume on Thursday 5 November.
Come as you are
A warm welcome for every family
You do not need to be a churchgoer, know anyone already or have a child who will sit quietly. Toddlers on Toast is relaxed, friendly and made for real family mornings.
Parents, grandparents and carers are all welcome. Come along for the whole session or arrive when you can. There is no pressure to join every activity—your child can take things at their own pace.
No booking needed
Simply come along during the session. Arrive when you can and stay for as long as suits your family.
Grown-ups stay
Parents and carers remain with, and are responsible for, their children throughout the morning.
Food and allergies
Please tell a team member about any allergies or dietary needs before your child has food or a drink.
Breastfeeding friendly
You are warmly welcome to feed your baby whenever and wherever you feel comfortable.
Little mornings.
Big moments.
Where to find us
Crofton Working Men’s Club42 Slack Lane
Crofton, Wakefield
WF4 1HJ
More places to meet
Other groups in and around Crofton
Different days and locations can be useful for busy families. These links are a starting point for finding other friendly groups and activities nearby.
Havercroft
Solid Rock Church toddler group
Another local option for little ones and their grown-ups. Contact Solid Rock Church for current toddler-group days, times, costs and booking arrangements.
Visit Solid Rock Church →Sharlston
Twins & Multiples Stay and Play
Home-Start’s specialist group at Sharlston Community Centre, Weeland Road, supports families with twins and multiples. Check the current session details and eligibility with Home-Start before attending.
Find Home-Start support and groups →Featherstone
Rovers Tots
A parent, family and toddler group with play, crafts and singing at the Community Classroom, Millennium Stadium, Post Office Road. Check the latest days, times and joining details before visiting.
View the Rovers Tots listing →Hemsworth
Small Fry’s Toddler Group
Listed on Wednesdays, 9:15am–11:15am during term time, at Hemsworth Methodist Church, 49 Westfield Road, WF9 4QG. Confirm current arrangements with the organiser.
View the Small Fry’s listing →Normanton & Featherstone
Wakefield Family Hubs
Explore stay-and-play activities and family support at Butterflies in Normanton, Oakhill in Featherstone and Havercroft Family Hub. Follow the hub’s current timetable for ages, session times and booking details.
See Family Hub groups →Crofton and nearby
Crofton Signpost
Explore community news, clubs and activities for children and families in Crofton and the surrounding villages.
Browse local information →Please check before travelling: group times, costs, booking arrangements and term dates can change. Contact the organiser directly for the latest details.
Here when you need it
Support for parents and carers
Parenting can be wonderful, exhausting and confusing—sometimes all in the same morning. These trusted local and national services offer practical information and confidential support.
Local family support
Good first places to turn when you would like advice, someone to talk to or help finding the right service.
Wakefield support
Wakefield Family Hubs
Support with parenting, child development, relationships, emotional wellbeing, SEND, work and money. Families can walk in, call or email.
Find a Family Hub →Birth to five
Wakefield Early Years & Childcare
Free local information about early development, childcare, the EYFS, progress checks and getting ready for school.
Explore early years help →Early help
Team Around the Early Years
Joined-up local support when you are worried about development, communication, physical health, emotional wellbeing or behaviour.
Read about early help →Feeding, weaning and sleep
Local breastfeeding help
FAB Wakefield
Peer support with breastfeeding and infant feeding. The 24-hour Wakefield helpline is 01924 851901.
Visit FAB Wakefield →NHS advice
Start for Life
Trusted NHS guidance from pregnancy through the early years, including feeding, introducing solid food and child development.
Visit NHS Start for Life →Safer sleep
The Lullaby Trust
Clear, evidence-based safer-sleep advice for babies, including room temperature, sleep spaces and reducing the risk of SIDS.
Read safer-sleep advice →Development, talking and play
Talking and interaction
BBC Tiny Happy People
Simple games, activities and everyday ideas that help build babies’ and young children’s communication skills.
Find an activity →Speech and language
Speech and Language UK
Information for families who have questions or concerns about their child’s talking, understanding or communication.
Get communication help →Books and sharing stories
BookTrust
Book recommendations, free activities and tips for making stories part of everyday family life from babyhood onwards.
Explore reading tips →Behaviour, big feelings and parenting
Parenting advice
Family Lives
Practical guidance on toddler behaviour, tantrums, routines, sleep and family life, plus a confidential parent helpline.
Read early-years advice →Emotional development
Anna Freud: Early Years
Information to help adults understand and support the emotional wellbeing of babies and young children.
Explore emotional wellbeing →Toileting
ERIC
Friendly, practical support with potty training, constipation, wee and poo problems, and children who need extra help.
Get potty-training help →SEND, autism and additional needs
Autism information
National Autistic Society
Reliable information about autism, possible signs, diagnosis, day-to-day family life and finding support.
Visit advice and guidance →Family support
Contact
Advice and support for families with disabled children, including benefits, education, services and connecting with other parents.
Get help from Contact →Local next step
Start with Wakefield Families Together
If you are unsure who to ask, a Family Hub or your child’s health visitor, nursery or childminder can help you find the right local support.
Find local support →Health, illness and keeping children safe
Children’s health
Healthier Together West Yorkshire
NHS-backed advice to help families know what to do when a child is unwell and when to seek medical help.
Check children’s health advice →Accident prevention
Child Accident Prevention Trust
Practical advice on common risks including choking, burns, poisoning, falls, water safety and road safety.
View family safety advice →Safeguarding
NSPCC support for parents
Advice about keeping children safe, difficult conversations, online safety and what to do if you are worried about a child.
Visit NSPCC parent support →Money, food and family essentials
Local food support
Crofton Food Bank
Confidential food and practical support for local people and families. Email croftonfoodbank@gmail.com.
Find food support →Clothing support
Crofton Uniform Exchange
Free and low-cost pre-loved uniform for Crofton Infants, Crofton Juniors, Shay Lane and Crofton Academy.
Visit the Uniform Exchange →Bills and budgeting
Wakefield Money Smart
Free council support with budgeting, debt, mortgage difficulties, energy costs, income and reducing household outgoings.
Get Money Smart support →Food and vitamins
NHS Healthy Start
Check whether you can receive help to buy milk, infant formula, fruit, vegetables and vitamins during pregnancy and early childhood.
Check Healthy Start →Local information
Crofton Signpost
Find local help with food, money, clothing, family activities, community groups and other practical needs.
Visit Crofton Signpost →Free local services
Wakefield Libraries
Books, children’s activities, digital services and other free support available through libraries across the district.
Explore library services →Not sure where to begin?
Talk to a member of the Toddlers on Toast team. We may not know every answer, but we can help you find the right place to start.
Quick guidance
Who should I contact?
I am worried about my child’s development
Speak to your health visitor, GP, nursery or childminder. You can also contact a Wakefield Family Hub or ask about Team Around the Early Years support.
I need help with food, bills or clothing
Contact Crofton Food Bank, Crofton Uniform Exchange or Wakefield Money Smart. Family Hubs can also help you find wider practical support.
My child is unwell
Use Healthier Together for guidance. Contact NHS 111 if you need urgent advice, or call 999 if your child is seriously ill or in immediate danger.
I am worried about a child’s safety
If a child is in immediate danger, call 999. You can also contact the NSPCC helpline on 0808 800 5000 for advice about a safeguarding concern.
We’d love to welcome you
Join us on Thursday during term time, 9:15am–11:15am at Crofton Working Men’s Club, 42 Slack Lane, WF4 1HJ. Parking is limited, so please allow a little extra time. Come for the toast, stay for the friendship.
Ask us a questionExternal resources are provided for general information and are not a substitute for individual medical or professional advice. In a medical emergency call 999; for urgent NHS advice call 111. External organisations are responsible for keeping their own information up to date.