Westlands Playgroups - October 2019

Nanny & Me Playgroups offer your child (6 - 36 Months) an opportunity to play and socialise while in a safe and secure environment. Playgroup graduates exhibit confidence, curiosity and understanding of structured play, making them school-ready and easing the transition from playgroup to preschool. Send your child and nanny for fun and stimulating playgroups that use play to strengthen different areas of your child's development.  Our structured playgroups are curated to support your child's physical, cognitive, language, social and emotional growth.     

We believe in Play All Day - Everyday!  

You have the option of registering for a variety of classes each week. Drop-ins are also welcome, but please be sure to present your ticket!  

Playgroup Themes:

Westlands

Mornings (9:00am - 12:00pm):

Monday - Dance & Fitness

Tuesday - Science & Loose Parts

Wednesday - Gymnastics & Biking

Thursday - Adventures in Nature

Friday - Literacy & Art

Afternoons (2:30pm - 4:30pm):

Monday - Dance & Fitness

Tuesday - Science & Loose Parts

Wednesday - Biking & Sports

Thursday - Adventures in Nature

Friday - Reading & Art

Morning Schedule:

8:30am – 10:00am:        Open play

10:00am - 10:30am:       Circle Time

10:30am - 10:45am:       Snacks & refreshments

10:45am - 11:45am:       Activities

11:45am - 11:55am:       Closing circle time (storytelling, goodbye song)

11:55am – 12:00pm:      Change, clean up & goodbyes

Afternoon Schedule:

2:30pm - 3:00pm: Circle Time

3:00pm - 3:15pm: Snacks & refreshments

3:15pm - 4:15pm: Activities

4:15pm - 4:20pm: Closing circle time (storytelling, goodbye song)

4:20pm – 4:30pm: Change, clean up & goodbyes

What to Pack for Your Child:

1. Snacks & refreshments

2. Extra change of clothing

3. Comfortable shoes

4. Art smock (if you have one; it's okay if you don't - all paints are water based and washable)

5. Child essentials (diapers, wipes, etc)

6. Weather appropriate clothing (i.e. sunhat, rain jacket, boots, sweater, etc)

7. Apron for nanny (we get messy!)

Classroom Etiquette:

1. Unless it is actually raining, we will be outside! Please dress your child appropriately and please encourage your nanny to also dress for the weather! 

Winter/Rainy Weather Recommendations: Socks (2 pairs), sweaters, rainboots, jackets, hats

2. Everyone is required to fully participate in playgroup activities.  Please discuss with your nanny prior to registering to confirm commitment and interest in engaging in our learning environment.