Alby Walker, councillor for Abbey Green in Stoke-on-Trent, said he didn't think the "type of people" visiting the centre were suitable for a residential area.
He said: "There would be a drug helping service at the centre and it would be based in a mainly residential street. Drugs services would be more appropriate in the town centre."
The council plans to build the children's centre in the grounds of Hillside Primary School in Baddeley Green. It will offer a baby clinic, baby massage groups and advice about postnatal depression. A 6.5ft fence will separate the centre from the school.
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