Little Kickers is a children’s football programme offering playful classes designed to build confidence, develop skills and encourage a lasting love of the game. Founded in 2002, the organisation operates in 25 countries and describes itself as the world’s biggest preschool football programme, with thousands of locations and a network of coaches and franchises.

Its four age-based programmes guide children from their first kicks to more developed team play: Little Kicks for ages 18 months to 2½ years, Junior Kickers for ages 2½ to 3½, Mighty Kickers for ages 3½ to 5, and Mega Kickers for children aged 5 until their eighth birthday. The approach is “Play not Push,” creating a fun, pressure-free setting where football can support early development, including learning colours and numbers, following instructions, using imagination and working as a team.

Little Kickers also offers energetic, child-focused birthday parties and football classes in nurseries. Families can search for local classes by postal code, while franchise opportunities are available for people interested in joining the network.