Playgroup

What is Playgroup?

Playgroup is for children aged 0 to 5 years and their parents to attend a weekly 2 hour session to interact, develop social skills, play, make friends and have fun. Great for mums to make new friends and nurture a support network.

Our aim is to enable parents and children to play, interact and learn together in a safe and happy environment.

Benefits

  • Interaction with local parents
  • Play and fun
  • Learning skills with your children
  • Making friends for yourself and your children
  • Creating a support network
  • Relaxed environment
  • Safe areas for play
  • Great variety of equipment to use

Timetable

Our playgroup sessions run with the WA school term’s.

Monday – 9.30 – 11.30am General Session
Tuesday – 9.30 – 11.30am General Session
Wednesday – 9.30 – 11.30am General Session
Thursday – 9.30 – 11.30am General Session
Friday – 9.30 – 11.30am General Session

​What to Bring

Morning tea or a piece of fruit for your child, a water bottle and a hat for summer (we also recommend a change of clothes in case your child plays in the rain during the wetter months or water-play activities are bought out during summer).

Please do not bring any food products containing nuts to the Centre.

What is Supplied

The Centre supplies tea / coffee / milo and milk for morning teas. Sunscreen, mosquito repellent, tissues, paper hand towels, consumables for activities, toys and play equipment are all supplied.

Equipment

We have a large range of indoor and outdoor equipment that will keep your children occupied. A fully fenced, safe outdoor play area includes a fort, cubby, swings, sandpit and bike track. A stock of craft materials is available for group activities. Our range of indoor equipment caters for newborns to 4 year olds. Kitchen facilities are included.

Fees

Fees are $50.00 per family per term, payable within two weeks of issue. Alternative arrangements can be made with office staff. Any additional children over the age of one incur a $10 fee We accept cash, cheque or internet payments (bank details are on the bottom of your invoice).

Insurance

Insurance is supplied by Statewide Insurance. A set fee of $35.00 is payable each year with your first term payment.

Safety and First Aid

There are notices pointing out safety rules. Please make yourself familiar with them. The first aid kit is located inside the kitchen door. Most staff have First Aid Certificates in case of emergencies. We aim for no accidents for everyone.

Fundraising

We generally run one chocolate selling event each year and we ask each family to sell one box each. All money raised goes back into the Centre for the upgrade and purchase of equipment for the children.

Wishing to enrol?

Please click the below link to download our playgroup enrolment form. Please email the completed form to eatonfamilycentre@gmail.com

Our Centre welcomes all visitors. You are encouraged to call in and see our friendly office staff who can show you a tour of our facilities and discuss any queries you may have.