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Joining a playgroup can benefit the carer, not just the child. Giving you a network of mothers, fathers and carers who understand the stage you’re going through and who can give support, advice and a shoulder to lean on. Your child will find new friends, toys and activities and enjoy spending time with you. What’s not to like? Find out more about all our Lake Macquarie playgroups.
*Last updated 9th February 2020
Arcadia Vale Little Cherubs Playgroup
Arcadia Vale Public School, 31A Glade Street, Arcadia Vale, 2283. This is a Playgroup NSW that runs on a Thursday at 9:30am. Closed in school holidays.
Belmont – St Luke’s Uniting Church Playgroup
Community Centre, 6 Narla Road, Belmont, 2280. This playgroup meets on a Friday morning between 10am and 12 noon.
Belmont Christian College Community Playgroup
65 John Fisher Road, Belmont North. Playgroup is held in the Prep building of Belmont Christian College. The group runs from 10am-12pm every Thursday during term time. What to bring? Hat, morning tea and a drink bottle for your child. Morning tea is provided for adults. A $2 donation is appreciated.
Cameron Park Mini Munchkins Playgroup
Cameron Park Community Centre, 107 North Lake Drive, Cameron Park, 2285. This is a Playgroup NSW that is open on Mondays from 9:30am and Fridays from 10am. Closed in school holidays.
Cardiff My Time Playgroup
Macquarie Life Church, Corner of Macquarie and Wentworths Road, Cardiff, 2285. This playgroup is for anyone caring for a child aged 0 to 18 with a chronic medical condition or a disability. Open on a Friday at 10am. This is a Playgroup NSW member.
Charlestown Young Parents Playgroup
The Place at Charlestown. This playgroup is for young parents in their teens and 20’s. They meet on a Friday between 11:45am and 2:15pm. They are closed on public holidays.
Charlestown Charlie’s Angels Playgroup
Charlestown Public School, 15 Frederick Street, Charlestown, 2290. This is a playgroup NSW which meets in the hall at the school on a Wednesday between 9:30am and 11:30am during school terms.
Charlestown Little Lights Playgroup
C3 Church Victory, Level 1, 5 Hopetoun Street, Charlestown, 2290. This is a playgroup NSW and meets on a Friday between 9:30am and 11:30am during school terms.
Charlestown Sparklers Playgroup
Charlestown Presbyterian Church, 16 Smart St, Charlestown. Sparklers Playgroup meets on Thursday mornings during the school term from 9.30 to 11.30am in the hall. Parking is available to those attending playgroup in an adjacent lot owned by the church at 23 Smith St.
Dora Creek Playgroup
Dora Creek Public School, 25-29 Coorumbung Road, Dora Creek, 2264. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet on a Friday from 9:30am.
Elermore Vale Little Angels Playgroup
Elermore Vale Community Hall, 122 Cardiff Road, Elermore Vale, 2287. This is a playgroup NSW that meets on a Friday at 9:30am.
Elermore Vale Play Strong Birra-Li Playgroup
Elermore Vale Community Hall, 122 Cardiff Road, Elermore Vale, 2287. This is a playgroup NSW. This is an Aboriginal playgroup which welcomes carers with indigenous children. They meet on a Thursday at 11:00am.
Fassifern – Play School
Charlton Christian College, 43 Fassifern Rd Fassifern. Held 9am-11am on Wednesday’s during term and cost is $5 on the day. Play School is a program for families with children aged 0-5 years. It is a well-resourced program and provides a wonderful opportunity to spend some quality time with your children and be involved in craft, play, dance and stories.
Fennel Bay – Narunbah Community Playgroup
Fennel Bay Public School, 6 Bay Road, Fennel Bay. Monday’s all ages: 9.30am-11.30am or Tuesday’s 0-12months: 1-am-12pm. Come along and join the fun.
Garden Suburb Jumping Jelly Beans Playgroup
Garden Suburb Community Hall, 2A Prospect Road, Garden Suburb, 2289. This is a playgroup NSW that meets on a Tuesday at 9:30am.
Glendale Gecko Playgroup
Grace Evangelical Church, Lake Road, Glendale, 2285. This playgroup is open from 10am on Wednesdays. Head over for free play, craft, story time and morning tea.
Kotara South – St James Playgroup
St James Primary School Hall, 30 Vista Parade, Kotara South, 2289. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet during school terms on a Wednesday from 9am in the school hall.
Kahibah Kids Playgroup
St.Martin’s Chruch, Hexham Street, Kahibah. Kahibah Kids Play Group is a vibrant gathering for parents, carers and children aged 0-5. Kahibah Kids meets each Monday (during school term) from 9.30am – 11.30am. The cost for attendance is $5 per family with registration on arrival.
Kilaben Bay Playgroup
Kilaben Bay Community Hall, 132A Kilaben Road, Kilaben Bay, 2283. This is a playgroup NSW. They are open Wednesday from 10:00am. They are an allergy aware playgroup and would like you to contact them before attending.
Lakelands Puddleducks Community Playgroup
Lakelands Community Hall, 135 Ambleside Circuit, Lakelands, 2282. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet on a Tuesday from 9:30am during school terms.
Metford Community Baptist Church Playgroup
83-85 Chelmsford Drive, Metford, 2323. They meet every Tuesday from 9:30am to 12 noon during school term time.
Morisset Intergenerational Playgroup
Operating during school terms, Morisset Intergenerational Playgroup runs on Friday mornings from 10-11.30 at Allity Aged Care Bayside. Parents/carers are welcome to bring children from 0-5 years for a fun, friendly and safe morning with residents. Families and residents enjoy a varied program that includes free play, games, stories, singing and craft. The first visit is free, and thereafter a weekly contribution of $2 per family. Please bring morning tea for yourself and your child(ren).
Newcastle Japanese Playgroup
Hunter Christian Church, 20A Hillcrest Parade, Highfields, 2289. This is a playgroup NSW. This is a Japanese speaking playgroup. You must speak Japanese to join. Please contact them before attending. Playgroup is open Tuesdays from 10:30am.
Redhead Rugrats Playgroup
Holy Name Anglican Church, 12 Hutchinson Street, Redhead, 2290. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet on a Thursday from 9:30am.
Swansea Community Cottage Playgroup
The Swansea Centre, 228 Pacific Highway, Swansea, 2281. This playgroup meets on a Wednesday and Friday between 10am and 12 noon.
Swansea St. Patricks Playgroup
St Patrick’s Primary School Hall – 213 Northcote Avenue Swansea (hall behind the church). This playgroup is for children 0-5 years old and is held on Friday’s from 9.15am-11am. It’s free to come along, just bring a piece of fruit for morning tea to share.
Valentine Playgroup
Valentine Progress Hall, 20 Allambee Place, Valentine, 2280. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet on a Wednesday from 10am.
Wangi First Playgroup
Wangi Wangi Public School, Dobell Drive, Wangi Wangi, 2267. This is a playgroup NSW. They meet on Mondays between 9:30am and 11:30am in the school hall.
Wallsend Kidzplay
Run in the church foyer @ Macquarie College – 222 Lake Road, Wallsend. Wallsend Seventh Day Adventist church. Kidzplay is a community playgroup and everyone is welcome! KidzPlay is a playgroup for children from babies to school age. It is a positive environment for young children to play and interact – and an opportunity for parents to connect and relax. Come and join us for play, craft, stories and songs. KidzPlay is held every 2nd Wednesday during the school term and runs from 9.30am-11.30am. Cost—$2 for children over one to help cover the cost of craft and morning tea for the adults.
Warners Bay Baptist Church Playgroup
Ministry Hall, 64 Queen Street, Warners Bay, 2282. They meet on a Wednesday between 10am and 12noon in the school term.
Warners Bay Multicultural Playtime North Lake Mac
The Willows Warners Bay, located on Hillsborough Road on the 1st and 3rd Wednesday 9.30-11.30am. Intergenerational play, networking parents/carer support and resourcing children’s activities. You’ll enjoy story-tell, singing, music, games and craft. Morning tea for parents/carers.
Windale Milabah Schools as Communities
Windale Public School – Kilfera Street, Windale 2306.
Jarjums playgroup – 0-5 year old’s and is held every Tuesday 9.30am-11.30am. Gold coin donation required to cover craft supplies and morning tea.
Samaritans supported playgroup – craft, games, music and stories. Wednesday 9.30am-11.30am. FREE.
*Make sure you contact the playgroup before you visit. All details are correct at the time of writing but are subject to change.
If you have a playgroup that you would like included, please head to the contact page and fill out the form to let us know. If you attend one of the above playgroups and would like to advise us of any changes, please also let us know.
