Baby Sensory
Baby Sensory classes for babies aged 0–13 months run on Mondays at Spondon Methodist Church, Lodge Lane, Spondon, Derby DE21 7GF, with three sessions to choose from: 10:00–11:00, 11:30–12:30, and a dedicated 0–6 months session at 13:00–14:00. Classes are led by Nicola Dale, a former primary school educator with 13 years of teaching experience.
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About this class
Monday at Spondon Methodist Church brings three Baby Sensory sessions back to back, giving families in Spondon and the surrounding DE21 area a flexible window to attend. Nicola Dale leads each class — she spent 13 years as a primary school educator before joining Baby Sensory Derby East in April 2020. The session covers a wide range of sensory activity: creative play, baby massage, tummy time, movement, and music sit alongside sensory signing, textured objects, and scent exploration. Sessions follow a baby's natural play-rest-play cycle, so there is rhythm to the hour rather than a relentless pace.
The 10:00 and 11:30 slots welcome babies from birth through to 13 months, while the 13:00 session is designed specifically for the 0–6 months age group — a practical option if you have a younger baby. Every detail of the format has been thought through: the sensory display is arranged at the distance where young eyes focus most clearly, instruments have been checked to ensure they are not too loud for young ears, and each session closes with sounds that mimic the womb to soothe babies before you leave. Original songs composed by Dr Lin Day — including Say Hello to the Sun and Wave Goodbye — run through the programme and help build early speech and language patterns.
For brand-new parents, the Hello Baby add-on (for ages from birth to 13 months) is also available through Derby East. It covers observation skills, comfort techniques for colic and crying, and gentle touch practices including massage and reflexology. Nicola's classes draw families from across Spondon, Little Eaton, Littleover, and Hilton — part of the wider Baby Sensory Derby East franchise that has been running in Derbyshire since 2011 under Regional Manager Claire Shaw. Feeding or cuddling during the session is always welcome.
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Which age groups are the Monday sessions for?
The 10:00–11:00 and 11:30–12:30 sessions are open to ages from birth to 13 months. The 13:00–14:00 session is designed specifically for ages from birth to 13 months. If your baby is under three months, the Hello Baby programme — also available through Derby East — covers newborn-specific content including observation, comfort techniques, and baby massage.
How do I book a place at Spondon Methodist Church?
Contact Nicola Dale directly: call 07967 485855 or email derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk. The Derby East Facebook page and @baby_sensory_derby_with_nicola on Instagram carry term dates and availability updates.
What happens in a typical session?
Each 60-minute class moves through creative play, massage, tummy time, movement, and music, with sensory signing woven throughout. Visual displays are set up at the distance babies focus on most clearly, and the instruments used have been checked to ensure they are not too loud for young ears. The session follows a play-rest-play structure and closes with sounds that mimic the womb to settle babies before you head home.
Can I come if my baby needs feeding or a cuddle mid-session?
Yes — feeding or cuddling at any point during the class is actively encouraged. There is no expectation that your baby stays engaged for the full hour.
What does a block of classes cost?
Timetable data shows blocks priced at £67.50. For current availability, contact Nicola on 07967 485855 or at derbyeast@babysensory.co.uk.
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