A playgroup is a group of mums, dads, grandparents and care givers who meet together with their babies, toddlers and preschool children for interaction, learning and fun.
Playgroups are held at many different venues including community halls, kindergartens, schools, churches, homes or anywhere people meet.
For more information on joining a playgroup in Kingston see the Playgroups and Toy Library list or email playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au
Playgroup Victoria also provides information and support for playgroups. See playgroup.org.au for more information.
At Playgroup your child will:
- Have fun and make new friends
- Learn to share and develop new skills through play, and
- Listen to music and stories
City of Kingston Supported Playgroups
Council's Supported Playgroups have been temporarily suspended following a recommendation from the Department of Health and Human Services. Please contact us on the details below if you'd like more information about our Supported Playgroups or visit our dedicated page for updates regarding our response to COVID-19.
The City of Kingston operates Supported Playgroup sessions for eligible children aged 0-5 years who are accompanied by a parent, grandparent or carer. The Supported Playgroups do not operate during school holidays or on public holidays. Places are limited and eligibility criteria applies. For more information contact us on 9581 4966 or playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au
Little Learners Playgroup
Little Learners Playgroup is a free facilitated playgroup delivered by a qualified early childhood professional for eligible children aged 0-5 years. For more information contact us on 9581 4966 or playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au
Session Times:
| Day |
Time |
Where |
| Tuesday |
10.30am - 12.30pm |
Clarinda Community Centre, 58 Viney St, Clarinda |
| Wednesday |
10.30am - 12.30pm |
Westall Community Hub, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South |
| Thursday |
10am - 12 noon |
Sundowner Community Centre, 24 Sundowner Avenue, Clarinda |
| Friday |
10am - 12 noon |
Westall Community Hub, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South |
Supported Playgroup (incorporating smalltalk)
The Supported Playgroup is a free facilitated playgroup delivered by a qualified early childhood professional and includes the smalltalk parenting ideas, and is available to eligible families. For further information contact 9581 4966 or playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au
Session Times:
| Area |
Day |
Time |
Where |
| Westall |
Monday |
10am - 12pm |
Westall Community Hub, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South |
| Chelsea Heights |
Tuesday |
10am - 12pm |
Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights |
| Aspendale |
Wednesday |
10:30am - 12:30pm |
Temporally running at Edithvale Hub,Yarrabah School, 23 Mill Street, Aspendale |
| Edithvale |
Thursday |
10am - 12pm |
Edithvale Family & Children's Centre, 122 Edithvale Road, Edithvale |
| Clarinda |
Thursday |
10am - 12pm |
Clarinda Community Centre, 58 Viney Street, Clarinda (Clarinda Library) |
| Cheltenham |
Friday |
10am - 12pm |
North Cheltenham Preschool, 71 Argus Street, Cheltenham |
Saturday Dad’s Spported Playgroups
10am – 12pm Saturdays at Parkdale Family & Children’s Centre, 122 Warren Road, Parkdale