Playgroup is fun!
Playgroups bring young children, parents, families and communities together to learn and develop through informal play activities and social interaction. Playgroups help parents and caregivers build social and support networks that encourage and assist them in their valuable parenting role.
Playgroups help families to have fun, relax, build friendships and allows families to enjoy this precious time with their children while they develop and grow.
For more information about playgroups contact us on 9581 4966 or
playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au
Community Playgroup
A community playgroup is usually run by parents for parents so that mums, dads, grandparents and care givers can meet together with their babies, toddlers and preschool children for social interaction, learning and fun.
Community playgroups are held at many different venues including community halls, kindergartens, schools, churches, homes or anywhere people meet.
For more information about joining a community 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 community playgroups.
Supported Playgroup
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. Available to eligible families.
Session Times:
| Day |
Time |
Location |
| 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 -12pm |
Sundowner Community Centre, 24 Sundowner Avenue, Clarinda |
| Friday |
10am - 12pm |
Westall Community Hub, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South
|
Supported Playgroup
The Supported Playgroup is a free facilitated playgroup which includes the smalltalk parenting ideas and is delivered by a qualified early childhood professional. Available to eligible families.
Session Times:
| Day |
Time |
Location |
| Monday |
10am - 12pm |
Westall Community Hub, 35 Fairbank Rd, Clayton South |
| Tuesday |
10am - 12pm |
Chelsea Heights Community Centre, 160 Thames Promenade, Chelsea Heights |
| Wednesday |
10.30am - 12.30pm |
Temporally at Edithvale Hub,Yarrabah School, 23 Mill Street, Aspendale |
| Thursday |
10am - 12pm |
Edithvale Family & Children's Centre, 122 Edithvale Road, Edithvale |
| Thursday |
10am - 12pm |
Clarinda Community Centre, 58 Viney Street, Clarinda (Clarinda Library) |
| Friday |
10am - 12pm |
North Cheltenham Preschool, 71 Argus Street, Cheltenham |
Saturday Dad’s Supported Playgroups
| Day |
Time |
Location |
| Saturday |
10am - 12pm |
Parkdale Family & Children’s Centre, 122 Warren Road, Parkdale |
Playgroup at home
Check out our Playgroup at Home videos for some simple low cost activities and strategies that will help you connect with your children while they learn and develop through play and everyday interactions at home.
You don't need special equipment or toys to provide a stimulating home environment. By using things you can find around the house, we'll show you some easy to follow activities and ideas that will help you enhance your child's early literacy skills and give them a great start to their education.
See more Playgroup at Home videos below: