Parent-Child Playgroups
Parent-Child Playgroups are designed for parents and caregivers to interact and build skills with their children through play, while allowing families to connect with one another and with valuable resources.
Playgroups are offered at welcoming community spaces, like libraries, schools, and community centers. Playgroups are staffed by Early Childhood Specialists who know the community well and offer information and support to parents as they navigate the early years and the often daunting job of raising a young child.
Playgroup spaces contain toys, books, and other materials to help strengthen each child’s cognitive, physical, and creative selves, and to help promote social-emotional skill-building. Through play, transitions, circle time songs and activities, as well as informal conversations, parents learn about developmental ages and stages, gain information to help understand their child’s behavior, and become empowered to prepare their child to enter school ‘ready to learn’.
Playgroups are available for children ages 11 months to 4 years, and Parent-Baby Groups are offered for families with infants. During the summer months, Playgroups are offered in community parks so families can play, connect, and explore with each other outdoors.
See the listing below for details about Parent-Baby and Parent-Child Playgroups offered in multiple neighborhoods. Please note that some may require advance registration.
Family Nurturing Center will partner with Dorchester Family Engagement Network for a fun summer playgroup for children and caregivers together. Bring sunblock, water and snacks. Wear your sneakers and your hat!
This playgroup is for children ages 18 months – 6 years with their caregivers (older siblings welcome).
Days: Wednesdays from July 10 – August 14 (6 weeks)
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: McConnell Park / Savin Hill Beaches (bounded by Playstead Rd and Morrissey Blvd), Dorchester, MA 02124
Languages Spoken: English/Multilingual
To register, contact Huong Vu at hvu@familynurturing.org or Tyisha Blidgen at tblidgen@familynurturing.org or 617-474-1143 x327.
Staff Member: Tyisha Blidgen and Huong Vu
We will learn songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development.
Aprenderemos canciones, juegos y actividades para apoyar el desarollo de tu bebé.
Staff Member: Sandra McCarthy
Ages: 0-24 months
Languages Spoken: English/Spanish
Dates: Fridays (ongoing)
Time: 10:30-11:30 AM
Location: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Downstairs in NewBalance Room)
Register Here!
Discover the fun of STEAM with hands-on activities for the whole family.
For more information, contact Bing: bjiang@familynurturing.org
Staff Member: Bing Jiang
Age: 3-6 years old (younger siblings are welcome)
Languages Spoken: English/multilingual
Dates: Mondays from July 8 – August 12, 2024
Time: 10:30 – 11:30 AM
Location: 640 Washington Street, Brighton (Downstairs in NewBalance Room)
Register Here!
Join us for an outdoor playgroup every Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday morning this summer!
For more information, contact Elayne: ebaskin@familynurturing.org.
Staff Member: Elayne Baskin
Ages: All Allston-Brighton families with children are welcome!
Languages Spoken: English/multilingual
Dates: Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays, beginning July 16
Time: 10:00-11:30 am
Location:
Tuesdays: Rogers Park Playground (30 Rogers Park Ave)
Wednesdays: McKinney Playground (74 Faneuil Street)
Thursdays: Hardiman Playground (380 Faneuil Street)
This session is for parents and their children 1 – 4 years old (infant siblings are welcome). Come for songs, games, and activities to support your young child’s development.
For more information please email Nora Arara: narara@familynurturing.org.
Staff Member: Nora Arara
Day: Mondays and Fridays
Time: 10 am – 12 pm
Location: 215-217 Garfield Avenue, Hyde Park
Languages Spoken: English/ multilingual
Weekly?: Yes
Join Playgroup Leader Nora Arara for circle time games and songs for parents and their children ages 1-4. Set aside time to laugh and play with your child and meet other families from your neighborhood!
For more information or to receive the Zoom link, please email Nora Arara: narara@familynurturing.org.
Staff Member: Nora Arara
Day: Thursdays
Time: 11 am
Location: Zoom/Virtual
Languages Spoken: English/ multilingual
Weekly?: Yes
