Phone: 02 9878 8048
Location: Cnr Abuklea and Herring Roads, Marsfield NSW 2122
Email: enquiries@macchap.com.au
Web: www.macquariechapel.org/content/index.php/get-involved/playtime
Description: Playgroup for 0 - 5 year olds. The PlayTime program includes craft, free play, group time and morning tea. All parents, carers and their children welcome.
Hours: Tues 9:30am to 11:30am, (during term time)
Fees: $20 per term for 1st child, + $10 for any subsequent children. Children under 12 months - free.
Area Served: Ryde
Keywords: Playgroups; Children and Families
© Ryde Council [73547] Last Full Review: 11Sep19
Phone: 0430 493 152
Location: North Ryde Arts and Community Centre, 201 Coxs Rd, North Ryde NSW 2113
Web: www.playgroupnsw.org.au/Playgroup/Playgroups/NorthRydeCoxsRoad
Description: Welcome! North Ryde Coxs Road Playgroup meets at 9.30-11.30am on Mondays during school term. A typical morning will include lots of free play for the kids (and adult conversation for the mums and dads!), morning tea and a story and song time. All ages are welcome! The first two trial weeks are free. After that we ask that you become a member of Playgroup NSW (https://www.playgroupaustralia.com.au/nsw/) and contribute $3 a week to cover costs. Hope to see you soon!
Hours: Mondays 9.30-11.30am (during school terms)
Fees: Yes
Contact: 1800 171 882 (in NSW)
Transport: Public Transport
Area Served: Ryde
Facilities Note: Above North Ryde Library
Keywords: Children and Families; Playgroups
© Ryde Council [76178] Last Full Review: 22Oct18
Phone: 02 9876 3733 (Office)
Location: 295 Malton Rd, North Epping NSW 2121
Email: info@allsaintsepping.org
Description: Telling people about Jesus Christ by teaching the Bible. Sunday services: 9:00am; 10:30am & 6:30pm; "Cornerstone" children's program on Sundays at 9:00am and 10:30am; Bible study groups; "Mini Movers" playgroup Wednesday morning; "The Zone" kids club years 5 & 6, Fridays 4:00 - 5:30pm; "Fresh" youth group years 7-12, Fridays 6:30pm -9:30pm. "Pins & Needles" craft group Fridays 10:30am. "All Saints Senior Fellowship" (over 55s) monthly activities, lunches & outings. Membership numbers: 320 adults.
Contact: Reverend Paul Sampson
Disability Access: Yes (Good disability access. Hearing loop.)
Area Served: Hornsby; Ryde; Parramatta
Facilities Note: Hall for hire
Keywords: Anglican; Youth; Children and Families; Churches and Temples; Social Clubs and Groups; Playgroups
Parent Organisation: Anglican Church Diocese of Sydney
© Hornsby Council [47640] Last Full Review: 15Jan19
Phone: 02 9449 2129
Location: St Andrew's Uniting Church, cnr Chisholm & Vernon Sts, South Turramurra NSW 2074
Description: S’ANDY'S Playgroup is for children with special needs and their families. It doubles as a parent support group, providing parents with an opportunity to connect with other parents facing similar issues. Volunteers on hand to help children engage in activities so that their parents can have a break. The group meets every Thursday from 10am to 12 noon at St Andrew's Uniting Church. There is ample on-site parking and Bus 572 (Turramurra to Macquarie) stops at the door. See website for Contact form.
Hours: Thu 10am-12pm (during school term)
Disability Access: Yes (Audio Loop)
Area Served: Northern Sydney
Keywords: Playgroups; People with a Disability; Children and Families; Support Groups
© Ku-ring-gai Council [71787] Last Full Review: 27Nov18
Phone: 1800 181 118
Meets at: Ku-ring-gai Library Meeting Rm 2, 799 Pacific Hwy, Gordon NSW 2072
Email: enrol@mandarinstars.com.au
Description: Fun and captivating way to encourage children to learn Mandarin. Innovative, immersion-based Mandarin Chinese program has been created to capture the attention, interest and enthusiasm of children. Several classes offered - 45 minute Bubs and Tots Groups, 60 and 90 minute Toddler groups, 60 and 90 minute Preschooler groups. Mandarin Superstars classes for childre 5-12 years. Mandarin classes for native learners. Private tuition for all age groups. School Holiday Workshops. Private and Group immersion Mandarin Excursions. Free trial class. Visit the website to learn more about Mandarin Stars and timetable for classes taking place in Gordon.
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: Sydney Metro
Keywords: Mandarin; Children and Families; Language Classes; Playgroups; Broad Community; Youth
© Ku-ring-gai Council [63788] Last Full Review: 5Nov18
Phone: 02 9427 1841; 02 9008 5549
Fax: 02 9418 8321
Location: 23A Stokes St, Lane Cove North NSW 2066
Email: admin@meetinghouse.org.au
Description: Provides activities for senior citizens (community bus service, social bus outings, shopping service, morning teas and special interest groups), Preschool for 3 - 5 year olds (at 47 Burns Bay Road, Lane Cove opp. Coles); Children's playgroups (all children's services run by qualified and experienced Early Childhood educators), inclusive playgroups including support and information for families with additional needs (supported by Early Ed North Sydney –early intervention service and run by qualified and experienced staff), school holiday programs, community activities (Cove Club, Toastmasters), special interest groups (crochet, yoga, meditation), community café, community garden and counselling.
Hours: Monday to Friday 9:30am - 3:30pm Preschool 8:30am - 3:30pm
Transport: Seniors Community Bus
Area Served: Lane Cove; North Sydney; Willoughby
Volunteering Note: Availability for volunteers for children's services, home visiting, special interest groups.
Keywords: Broad Community; Children and Families; Vacation Care; Social Clubs and Groups; Playgroups; Community Transport; Preschools; Older People
© Lane Cove Council [13659] Last Full Review: 5Aug19
Phone: 02 9874 1514
Location: Eastwood Baptist Church, 3 First Ave, Eastwood NSW 2122
Mail: 59 Shepherd St, Ryde NSW 2112
Email: eastwoodbaptist@optusnet.com.au
Web: www.eastwoodbaptist.org.au
Description: Playgroup for pre-school children.
Hours: Tue Fri 10am-12pm
Transport: Train, bus
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: Ryde LGA
Keywords: Children and Families; Playgroups
Parent Organisation: Eastwood Baptist Church
© Ryde Council [32919] Last Full Review: 12Aug19
Phone: 02 9809 1322
Fax: 02 9807 3313
Location: Held at St Anne's Ryde Hall, Cnr Gowrie & Church Sts, Ryde NSW 2112
Mail: PO Box 97, Ryde NSW 1680
Email: office@stannes.org.au
Web: www.stannes.org.au
Description: 0 - 5 year old and carers, Play, sharing, morning tea.
Hours: Fri 10-11.30am
Eligibility: Up to 5 years.
Fees: Yes
Transport: Bus
Disability Access: Yes
Area Served: Ryde
Keywords: Children and Families; Playgroups
Parent Organisation: St Anne's Ryde Anglican Church
© Ryde Council [34425] Last Full Review: 24Oct18
Phone: 02 9807 4916
Location: 100 Balaclava Rd, Eastwood NSW 2122
Mail: c/- 114 Lovell Rd, Eastwood NSW 2122
Email: playcentre@macquarieanglican.org
Web: www.macquarieanglican.org/#family
Description: Playgroup for babies, toddlers and preschool children and their carers.
Hours: Tue 10am-12pm
Eligibility: Up to 5 years. Limited places - waiting list may apply
Fees: Yes
Contact: Playcentre Coordinator
Transport: Bus
Disability Access: No
Area Served: Ryde
Keywords: Playgroups; Children and Families
Alternative Names: St George's Playcentre
Parent Organisation: Macquarie Anglican Churches
© Ryde Council [35282] Last Full Review: 17Oct19