Key Information
Ages
Opening Times
Our weekday sessions are for children aged under 5 years including babies.
Fees
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Children aged under 1 year – FREE!
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$30 per term for one child attending with a parent.
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$45 per term for two children attending with a parent.
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$60 per term for one child attending with a nanny/caregiver.
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$90 per term for two children attending with a nanny/caregiver. ​
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​Mon, Tues, Wed, Fri: 9.00am - 1.00pm
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Thursday only: 12.30pm to 4.30pm​
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Members can arrive at a time that suits them during the session time.
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The facilities are available for bookings only in the weekend. Click here for Hire Information.
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Members are welcome to use the outdoor play area outside of session times on weekdays during the school term only.
Term Dates
Facilities & Activities
We offer a well resourced play space where children learn, explore and have fun! Our indoor facility includes a fully equipped kitchen and bathroom with baby changing facilities. Our outdoor facility includes a playground, picnic table and seats, water play area, sandpit, and space to run around freely and play!
​Activities that are available during our sessions include:
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Arts and crafts – including painting, collage, drawing, playdough.
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Music and movement.
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Soft play castle.
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Toys, puzzles, games, and books galore.
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Dress ups and imaginative play.
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A toy kitchen, train and car tracks.
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Various types of building blocks.
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Messy play.
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An indoor slide, roller coaster and ride on cars.
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Water and outdoor, active play.
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Term 4 2024: Monday 14 October to Friday 13 December
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Term 1 2025: Monday 27 January to Friday 11 April
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Term 2 2025: Monday 28 April to Friday 27 June
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Term 3 2025: Monday 14 July to Friday 19 September
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Term 4 2025: Monday 6 October to Friday 12 December
How to Enrol
You can sign up for a term membership on our booking site, Bookwhen. Choose your preferred day of the week to attend and browse through the ticket options to find the best fit for your family. ​
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What to Expect
Our playgroup is a volunteer, parent-run organisation. We promote a play-based environment for children and their parent/caregiver to enjoy. Members are responsible for the organisation of sessions – setting up activities, supervising children, tidying up at the end of sessions. Our sessions have volunteer supervisors who oversee the general running of the session and who can assist with questions.
Families come and go at different times throughout the session so you are welcome to arrive at a time that suits your family.
Arriving
If you are the first person to arrive, here are a few steps to follow:
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Unlock the facility (email us or ask the supervisor how to access the key).
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Place the key on the hook to the left of the door.
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Get the sign in sheet out from the wall pocket by the door. ​
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Turn lights on, heat pump/air con on and open windows as necessary.​
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Check for any hazards.
Members are encouraged to choose their own toys and activities for the session - get stuck in! We also offer complimentary tea, coffee and biscuits - help yourselves!
The Importance of Signing In
On your arrival, please always sign in on the register. This is not only a health and safety requirement but our attendance numbers determines the amount of funding we receive from the Ministry of Education. The greater the attendance, the greater the funding and contribution towards maintaining and improving our service.
Leaving
It is everybody's responsibility to tidy up after themselves, this includes cleaning dishes, putting toys away and tidying up after activites.
If you are the last person to leave, here are a few steps to follow:
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Ensure that the windows are closed, heat pump/air con and lights are turned off.
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Return the sign in sheet to the wall pocket.
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Check that the chairs are stacked, toys are put away and the facilities are tidy for the next session.
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Double check the cubby hole under the stairs. The children love to hide all the toys here.
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Lock up and return the key.
Health & Safety
Promoting health, well-being and safety is a priority at our playgroup and we need all members to play their part.
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Supervision: Members are responsible for their own children and it is important they are supervised at all times.
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Illness: Please keep sick children at home and ensure good hygiene practices like regular handwashing or sneezing into your elbow.
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Hazards: If you notice a hazard on site, if possible to do safely, the hazard should be eliminated, isolated or minimised and reported to a supervisor to pass on to the Committee to manage.
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First Aid: If needed there is a first aid kit located in the kitchen.
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Emergencies: Please ensure you are familiar with our Emergency Management Plan.
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