Playgroups

Overview

We offer free playgroups for children to learn and develop through play.

Our playgroups bring families and communities closer together. We provide a safe, relaxed environment to have fun, build friendships and enjoy time with your children. It’s also a great opportunity to build a support network to assist you in your parenting role.

Eligible children must be with a parent, grandparent or carer. Places are limited.

For more information, and to find out about eligibility, register your interest below.

Register your interest in playgroup

Alternatively, contact us on 1300 653 356 or playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Benefits of playgroups

By joining you'll:

• get tips and strategies to support your child's learning and development 
• interact in fun and engaging activities with your child
• meet other families with young children who live in your local area.

Supported playgroups

Supported playgroups are free and run by qualified early childhood professionals. They are available to eligible families during school terms.

For more information, and to find out about eligibility, register your interest. 

Session times

Little Learners facilitated playgroups

Little Learners playgroups are free playgroups run by qualified early childhood professionals. They are available to eligible families during school terms.

For more information, and to find out about eligibility, register your interest.

Session times

Playgroup at home

Our ‘Playgroup at Home’ videos offer simple, low-cost activities and strategies to help you connect with your children while they develop through play and everyday interactions.  

You don’t need special equipment or fancy toys. We’ll show you some easy-to-follow ideas and activities to enhance your child’s early literacy skills and boost their education. 

You can view all our videos in our Playgroup at home playlist on YouTube.

Community playgroups

These are run by parents for parents. It lets mums, dads, grandparents and care givers get together with babies, toddlers and pre-schoolers to learn social skills and have fun.

Community playgroups are held at different venues, including community centres, schools, kindergartens, churches, and even your own home.

For more information about joining, email playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au.

Playgroup Victoria also provides information and support for community playgroups. 

Pop Up Playgroups 2025

We invite all parents, caregivers and children up to 5 years old to our FREE pop up playgroups.

Pop Up Playgroup

• Monday 10 February I 10am-12pm
• Mentone Life Saving Club Playground, 75 Bay Trail, Mentone 3194
• A fun morning of learning, exploring and socialising. Enjoy beach play and meet the lifeguard! Learn beach safety tips.
• RSVP: playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au

Bush Pop Up Playgroup 

• Monday 5 May I 10am-12pm
• Cheltenham Park, Park Road, Cheltenham 3192
• A fun morning of learning, exploring the bush (via pram-friendly tracks) and socialising.
• Meet in the playground.
• RSVP: playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au

Bush Pop Up Playgroup

• Monday 8 September I 10am-12pm
• Braeside Park, Lower Dandenong Road, Braeside 3195
• Car park: Cockatoo
• A fun morning of learning, exploring and socialising.
• RSVP playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au

Pop Up Playgroup

• Monday 15 December I 10am-12pm
• Carrum Life Saving Club, 15 Old Post Office Lane, Carrum 3197
• A fun morning of learning, exploring and socialising. Meet on the sand at the front of the lifesaving club.
• RSVP: playgroups@kingston.vic.gov.au