Small beginnings, bright futures
Little Sparks.
Big Futures.
Welcome to Tot-Shots, the home of sensory discovery, play and first steps into cheer for babies and young children aged 0–6.
Based in Watnall, Nottinghamshire. A warm welcome for your little one, and a little community for you.
Meet the Tot-Shots family
A place for every little spark.
Three welcoming programmes, designed for different stages of growing up. From first discoveries to first friendships and first cheerleading skills.
Birth–12 months
Little Ones & Movers Sensory
Discover a world of sounds, colours and textures in a gentle, welcoming setting.
Two age-specific sessions allow every little one to explore at their own pace.
Ages 1–4 years
Stay & Play
A friendly space for little ones to explore, move, play and make their first friendships.
Relaxed sessions for children and their grown-ups, with time to connect with other families.
Ages 4–6 years
Tiny Cheer4Fun
Little moves. Big confidence! The perfect first introduction to cheerleading.
A friendly beginner class focused on movement, confidence, coordination and teamwork.
Then £25 per month
Plan your week
Times, ages & prices.
Find the perfect Tot-Shots session for your little one.
Sensory: £6 PAYG. Stay & Play: £5 PAYG. Tiny Cheer4Fun: first session free, followed by a £25 monthly fee. PAYG places subject to availability.
Big Hotshots heart. Little Hotshots energy.
Small steps.
Something special.
Tot-Shots is the early-years programme from Notts Hotshots Cheer & Dance Academy.
We bring discovery, play and movement together in a welcoming environment where little personalities can grow.
Based in Watnall, we're here for families from Kimberley, Hucknall and the surrounding Nottinghamshire communities.
Plan Your First Visit →More from Tot-Shots
Helping little ones thrive.
Useful information for local families, from finding fun toddler activities to preparing for a first class.
Local family guide
Things to Do with Toddlers in Nottingham
Ideas for play, discovery and little adventures around Nottinghamshire.
Read the toddler activities guide →Active little explorers
Toddler Fitness & Movement
Movement, active play and introductory classes for different ages.
Explore movement activities →Visiting us
Your First Visit to Tot-Shots
Where to find us, what to bring and what to expect at your first session.
Plan your first visit →Your first visit
Everything you need to know.
New places can feel like a big step. We're here to make your first visit as easy as possible.
Where is Tot-Shots?
Unit 12, Headstocks Industrial Park, Merchant Way, Watnall, Nottinghamshire NG16 1AA. See our first-visit guide.
Do parents stay for the sessions?
Parents and carers stay for Sensory and Stay & Play. For Tiny Cheer4Fun, please contact us for drop-off arrangements.
Can I pay as I go?
Yes. Sensory sessions are £6 PAYG and Stay & Play sessions are £5 PAYG, subject to availability. Tiny Cheer4Fun is £25 per month after the free first session.
Does my child need any experience?
No previous experience is needed. Our classes are designed to offer a welcoming introduction to play, movement and cheer.
What should my child wear?
Comfortable clothes are ideal. For advice for your chosen class, see Your First Visit.
Come and find your little spark
Their story starts here.
Find your child's perfect first class.
