Community Playgroups

Why go to a Community Playgroup?

Children under five are going through a stage of rapid brain development and your young child needs a stimulating environment to play and learn. Playgroups offer babies, toddlers and young children a wide variety of early learning experiences. It's a great way for your child to learn about the world, make friends and develop social skills.

Playgroup also gives mums, dads, grandparents and caregivers a chance to meet to share ideas and experiences. Many long-term friendships begin at Playgroup.

At Playgroup your child will:

• Have fun
• Learn how to share through play
• Discover how to get along with other children
• Learn and develop new skills
• Listen to music and stories
• Improve their abilities to solve problems
• Explore by playing with water and sand, by painting and trying other kinds of art and craft
• Have fun playing outdoors and going on outings and excursions
• Babies love playgroup too!

At Playgroup you will:

• Get out of the house
• Make new friends
• Share experiences
• Play and learn
• Help run the Playgroup

Where do I go?

Playgroups are usually held once a week for a two hour session, and can be found in a variety of venues such as community and neighbourhood centres, council halls, preschools and kindergartens, church halls and people's homes.

There is probably a Playgroup just up the street from you!

The advantages of Playgroup are undeniable.

You may be a mum, dad, caregiver, grandparent or family member - everyone is welcome. Playgroups are as different as the people in them. There is a Playgroup that is just right for you!

 All Playgroups are low cost. Playgroups are not-for-profit and are run by the people who attend. To join and existing Community Playgroup or start a new one in your local area, email Playgroup NSW or call 1800 171 882 today.

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