Best for Kids 2023: Which of these 10 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 2023 competition we wanted to know which is the best class or group for the little people in our lives.

After launching our Best of 2023 competition we’ve already given out a dozen 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 shortlist post on our St Helens Star Facebook or 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 St Helens Star (Thursday, July 27 edition) and fill in the entry form = 5 votes

(*NB For newspaper entries, email a screenshot of the completed entry form to heidi.summerfield@newsquest.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 coupon submitted. For full terms and conditions go to Newsquest.co.uk/terms)

Voting officially opens today, Thursday, and closes at midnight on Monday, July 31 and 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 10 BEST FOR KIDS FINALISTS:

Jo Jingles Warrington, Wigan and St Helens

Jo Jingles, Warrington, Wigan and St Helens

Happy parents said: “Fran is brilliant with the kids and they all love her.

“We’ve been to five or six different groups with my nine-month-old and can honestly say that Jo Jingles is the best.

“High energy, loud and engaging – the kids can make noise and move around to get involved.”

For more details go to facebook.com/JoJinglesWarrington

Les Petits Pois Fun French

Les Petits Pois French Fun

One nomination said: “Andrea makes each lesson so much fun for the kids and is so inclusive even us parents get involved.

“My little girl and I absolutely love coming to her classes.”

Another said: “Andrea is absolutely brilliant at her craft and you can see if every class that she loves what she does.”

For more details go to facebook.com/lespetitspoisfunfrench

Our Time - Sensory Baby

Our Time Sensory Baby, Eccleston

One review on their Facebook page said: “Couldn’t recommend this class enough.

“Myself, my partner and our daughter have really enjoyed these classes - we’ve been coming since she was six months old.

“Thank you to Louise for creating such an amazing group!”

For more details go to facebook.com/OurTimeSensoryBaby

Pip and Harris Parent and Baby Wellbeing

Pip and Harris Parent and Baby Wellbeing

According to regulars these are “amazing outdoor classes for babies, toddlers and parents”.

One review on their Facebook page said: “The imagination and approach Laura takes in her classes and with each individual parent and child is truly amazing.

“My child thoroughly enjoys every minute and so do I.”

For more details go to facebook.com/pipandharris

Paper Foxes

Paper Foxes

One nomination said: “Nobody is offering such impressive art classes.

“I wouldn’t consider my child to be particularly arty but Jane has helped her produce amazing art work.

“At a time when art can be lost in schools, this class is amazing.”

For more details go to facebook.com/PaperFoxesArtClub

Bloom Toddler Classes St Helens

Bloom Toddler Classes St Helens

Highly interactive toddler classes for children from actively walking to four years across St Helens.

A happy mum said: “Gemma is so welcoming.

“The music and interactive songs from these classes will always stay with you.”

For more details go to facebook.com/profile.php?id=100089365002689

My Outdoor Classroom

My Outdoor Classroom

One recommendation said: “My little ones love coming to forest tots.

“My eldest has been coming since she was about ten months old and I now bring my youngest along who is eight month.

“It’s great fun watching them learn and grow in nature.”

For more details go to facebook.com/MyOutdoorClassroom

Pitter Patter Tots

Pitter Patter Tots

These popular classes include baby Massage, tummy time, baby yoga, pregnancy yoga and relaxation.

The sensory experiences get the thumbs up for babies.

For more details go to facebook.com/pitterpattertot

Moo Music - Haydock, Ashton, Rainford and Newton

Moo Music Haydock, Asthon, Rainford and Newton

Moosical fun for your little ones!

Little ones love the varied classes that take on a new theme each week – Easter animals, football fun and pancake day are some recent popular ones.

For more details go to facebook.com/moomusicharn

Face 2 Face

Face 2 Face

An award-winning children’s entertainment agency that offers classes and activities for children throughout the school holidays as well as party packages.

They’ve got dozens of five-star reviews on their website with parents praising the fun-filled engaging sessions for children.

For more details go to facebook.com/facetofaceparties