Barnes Children's Centre

About Barnes Children's Centre

Barnes Children’s Centre is a dedicated family support service located at 67B Lower Richmond Road in East Sheen, SW14, conveniently placed between Barnes and Richmond. Open Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 4 PM, the centre provides a welcoming, inclusive environment for local families, offering programmes and clinics — including a well baby clinic — delivered by a knowledgeable and caring team. It serves as an accessible community resource for parents and young children in the Richmond upon Thames area, offering practical guidance and genuine support at every stage of early family life.

Local area

East Sheen sits in a quietly settled corner of Richmond upon Thames, where a strong sense of community and a genuine investment in family life are part of everyday character. Barnes Children’s Centre on Lower Richmond Road is well placed to serve families across East Sheen, Barnes and the surrounding streets — areas where schools are keenly sought after and neighbours tend to look out for one another. For grandparents and older residents whose children or grandchildren live locally, knowing a trusted family support centre is close at hand offers real reassurance.

Why choose Barnes Children's Centre

Barnes Children’s Centre brings together professional expertise and a genuinely warm atmosphere, making it an approachable first port of call for families navigating the early years. Its consistent weekday hours — 9 AM to 4 PM — suit the routines of young families, and its location on Lower Richmond Road is accessible by bus from across the borough. Rated positively by visiting families and praised for helpful, caring staff, the centre offers something increasingly valued in community life: a reliable, human place where parents feel genuinely supported rather than simply processed.

Services

• Well baby clinic
• Family support programmes
• Parenting guidance and advice
• Early years family services
• Community inclusion support
• Children's health and development support

Ideal for: New parents and expectant families, Parents of young children, Local families in East Sheen and Barnes, Families seeking early years support, Caregivers and grandparents supporting young families.

Frequently asked questions

What are the opening hours for Barnes Children's Centre?

The centre is open Monday to Friday, 9 AM to 4 PM. It is closed on Saturdays and Sundays.

Where exactly is Barnes Children's Centre located?

It is at 67B Lower Richmond Road, London SW14 7HJ, in East Sheen — well placed between Barnes and Richmond.

What kind of services does the centre offer?

Based on available information, the centre offers family support programmes and a well baby clinic, delivered by a team described as knowledgeable and caring.

How can I contact Barnes Children's Centre?

You can reach the centre by phone on 07904 556423, or find further information via their listing at afcinfo.org.uk.

Is Barnes Children's Centre suitable for grandparents bringing grandchildren?

The centre is described as inclusive and welcoming to all families, so grandparents and other caregivers accompanying young children would be warmly received, though it is worth calling ahead to confirm specific arrangements.