Best for Kids 2024: Which of these 12 kids’ activities is top class?

How do you keep the smallest members of your family happy and entertained?

Do they go to baby yoga or music classes?

Is there a reading group for toddlers that they enjoy or are they learning a foreign language?

Who would you recommend to family and friends?

In the latest category of our Best of 2024 competition we wanted to know which is the best class or group for the little people in our lives.

After launching our Best of 2024 competition we’ve already given out 11 awards to worthy winners across the town.

Next up, was classes and groups for babies, toddlers and children and we need your help to choose an overall Best for Kids winner from our shortlist.

There are three ways to vote:

1. Search for the Best for Kids post on our Warrington Guardian Facebook or X (Twitter) pages and comment under the post with the name of your winner = 1 vote

2. Name your favourite in the comments section on this article via our website = 2 votes

3. Purchase a copy of this week’s Warrington Guardian (July 18 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsuqest.co.uk - please note that only original copies will be accepted. More than one entry can be submitted per person but you will be asked to provide your own unique reference code for each entry to avoid duplication eg if your name is Smith you may wish to write Smith123 or HS21! as your code. You will need to provide a different code for each different entry submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms-conditions).

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Sunday, July 21.

We will be announcing the winner next week.

Keep an eye out for our next Best of appeal on our social media pages on Friday.

OUR 12 BEST FOR KIDS FINALISTS:

Purple Gecko Youth (Image: supplied)

Purple Gecko Youth, Dance and Martial Arts

One nomination said: “They provide an array of dance and karate classes to children in Warrington as well as providing summer/easter camps and after-school clubs.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PurpleGeckoYouth

RugBees

RugBees, Warrington Wolves Foundation

One happy parent said: “Gives hundreds of girls the opportunity to fall in love with sport, gain confidence, make friends and keep active.”

Another said: “Impeccably run gateway into female rugby with many new members and growing all the time.

“Fabulous fun as well.”

For more details go to facebook.com/wolvesfoundation

Mr Starr UKTC, Taekwondo and Little Tiger Cubs

Mr Starr UKTC, Taekwondo and Little Tiger Cubs

One nomination said: “Outstanding teacher and brilliant classes that allow children to exercise while learning valuable skills, making friends and gaining confidence.”

For more details go to facebook.com/MrStarrUKTC

Baby Sensory West Warrington

Baby Sensory West Warrington

One recommendation said: “Elspeth is incredible at what she does.

“All the babies adore her and so much effort goes into the details every week.”

Another said: “These classes have been the best throughout my maternity leave.

“Elspeth is so welcoming and puts so work into the themes.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100071630198595

Velocity Dance

Velocity Dance, Woolston

One regular said: “My girls love the classes and have gained so much confidence.

“Velocity Dance has given them some amazing opportunities.”

For more details go to facebook.com/velodance

Rugbytots North East Cheshire

Rugbytots North East Cheshire

One reviewer said: “Andy and his team are amazing with the kids.

“Both my young boys go and it gives them so much from burning off energy to helping them prepare for school with counting as well as listening skills.

“Really inclusive environment and suitable to children of all ages and abilities.”

For more details go to facebook.com/andywright7000

TinyTalk Warrington, Newton and Lymm

TinyTalk Warrington, Newton and Lymm

A happy parent said: “Most classes are just for your baby but TinyTalk classes are inclusive and engaging for mums too.

“I like being able to chat to other mums at the end of each class while my baby plays.”

Another said: “They make such a difference to little ones and the way they communicate with us.”

For more details go to facebook.com/TinyTalkWarrington

Popcat's Music Time Ltd Warrington

Popcat’s Music Time Ltd Warrington

One recommendation said: “The children love it as much as the grown ups!”

A second said: “This is an upbeat interactive hour of singing and dancing with the most enthusiastic and positive teacher, who makes each class so much fun.

“I don’t know who enjoys it more – me or my little one!”

For more details go to facebook.com/Popcatsmusictimewarrington

Messy Babes Sensory and Messy Play

Messy Babes Sensory and Messy Play

One proud parent said: “This is a small business making a world of difference to the little people of Warrington.”

Another happy class goer said: “This is our favourite time of the week!

“We absolutely love it – the staff are so warm and welcoming.”

For more details go to facebook.com/messybabessensoryclass

Little Movers Warrington

Little Movers Warrington

One review on their Facebook pages said: “I first started going to baby movers when my son was 11 weeks old.

“We thoroughly enjoy our time with Sarah as the class is fun and my little boy even knows some of the moves now.

“Sarah is amazing with all the children - she is very friendly and always has a smile on her face.

“I would definitely recommend these classes.”

For more details go to facebook.com/littlemoverswarrington

Studio 54 Dance Academy (Image: supplied)

Studio 54 Dance Academy

One nomination said: “These are amazing classes with wonderful teachers.

“They always put on brilliant performance shows in the summer and at Christmas.

“The variety of classes means there’s something for everyone with fun days in the holidays.”

For more details go to facebook.com/studio54DA

Turtle Tots North Cheshire

Turtle Tots North Cheshire

Turtle Tots is a unique swimming programme that begins with aqua-natal yoga for mums-to-be and continuing once baby is born.

One review on their Facebook page said: “Fabulous classes would highly recommend!

“My little one came on in leaps and bounds after just nine months of turtle tots classes with Hannah, so much so that when she reached the age of four, she went straight into swimming lessons with children two to three years older.

“What a fantastic start to learning to swim!”

For more details go to facebook.com/ttnorthcheshire