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If a parent is at home with a baby, toddler or pre-schooler, chances are there will be days when they just want to get out of the house. It can be hard to find groups to attend or places to go, but we’re here to make that easier for you to let others know.
We’ve put together some groups, places to go and activities to do that are a great way for mums to get out of the house and have some fun time with their Under 5 and get to know other people too.
| mainly music | Half an hour of group music, then half an hour of free play and morning tea. | All Saints', Hataitai | (04) 971 2142 | admin@allsaints.org.nz |
| "Little Monkeys" Creche | Creche for under-3's during 10:30am service. | All Saints', Hataitai | (04) 971 2142 | admin@allsaints.org.nz |
| Play Group | Morning tea and a chance for children to play together. Also provides a co-operative group for mothers. | St Hilda's, Island Bay | (04) 383 8547 | sthilda@paradise.net.nz |
| "Buggy" Service | A service designed to include children, while being accessible to all ages. | Wellington Cathedral of St Paul | (04) 472 0286 | admin@wellingtoncathedral.org.nz |
| Early Childhood Education Centre | The centre is run as a Community Early Childhood Centre with a Management Committee comprising a representative of the church, the licensee, staff and parents. The Centre’s children, staff and families develop a love of learning, caring and sharing through modelling Christ’s love. | St Mary's, Karori | (04) 476 8978 | office@karorianglican.org.nz |
| Play group | Meet in the small hall in St Marys Hall complex. The playgroup is for all parents/caregivers and their children under 5. Come for fun, laughter, learning, chat tea or coffee. The children will enjoy playing with puzzles, reading, music, drawing and painting. | St Mary's, Karori | (04) 476 8978 | office@karorianglican.org.nz |
| Tuneful Tots | A musical playgroup for pre-schoolers and their caregivers. Each session consists of singing, rhythm, sound and movement. There is then a chance for children to play while caregivers enjoy a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. | St Mary's, Karori | (04) 476 8978 | office@karorianglican.org.nz |
| Playgroup | With between 10 and 20 children, and their caregivers, the Saint Hilda’s playgroup offers an opportunity for parents to meet and socialise, while letting their children play in a safe and caring environment. | St Hilda's, Upper Hutt | (04) 939 1659 | sthildas@paradise.net.nz |
| Play Group | Mothers from around the community (most without church connections) meet to share morning tea and provide a support network with each other. The St. John’s playgroup is recommended by Plunket. | Wainuiomata Anglican | (04) 564 1323 | |
| Pre-school Music and Play | Those attending the pre-school music and play group meet for half an hour of planned music based activities, then the children are encouraged to play together while parents talk and enjoy being out of the house. The group receives funding from the Ministry of Education. | St Paul's, Paraparaumu | (04) 904 7300 | office.kapitianglican@paradise.net.nz |
| Pre-school Congregation | This is a creative powerpoint service that is aimed at children not yet at school. After the service, the congregation is hosted by the ‘old’ Ladies Guild of the parish for a morning tea. This provides an opportunity for interaction between the generations and builds the community of the parish. | St Alban's, Pauatahanui | (04) 233 9781 | pauanglican@xtra.co.nz |
| mainly music | An interactive music session (half an hour) is followed by morning tea and playgroup time. Parents are supported by the mainly music team. | St Matthew's, Titahi Bay | (04) 236 7251 | reves@paradise.net.nz |
| St Mark's Kids' Music | Music and morning tea for new parents (usually mothers) and their children. An opportunity for young mums in the district to meet and create a social group, chat and spend time together. | St Mark's, Carterton | (06) 379 8371 | stmark@slingshot.co.nz |
| St Luke's Music Group | Based on the mainly music initiative, St. Luke’s Music group is an opportunity for young parents to meet and socialise, take part in group music and make connections with other young parents. | St Luke's, Greytown | (06) 304 7066 | richard@stlukesgreytown.co.nz |
| All Aboard | Sunday School, children leave the morning service for guided activities, prayer and bible study – for those not yet at school. | St Matthew's, Masterton | (06) 378 8589 | st.matt@xtra.co.nz |
| Sunshine Kids | Sunday school for those not yet of primary school age. | St Luke's, Waikanae | (04) 904 3018 | parishoffice@anglican.co.nz |
| Mum's Coffee / Playgroup | A chance for mums to meet together and form social networks with others in the same position. They spend time talking over cups of coffee while the children play together. | St Luke's, Waikanae | (04) 904 3018 | parishoffice@anglican.co.nz |
| Pop In and Play | The hall and church grounds are set up to provide a range of activities, craft, painting and imaginative play areas for our babies and small children to socialise and interact in. Parents can meet, talk, build friendships and find support. Morning tea, healthy snacks and coffee are provided. | St Alban's, Eastbourne | (04) 562 6269 | stalbansch@xtra.co.nz |
| Chirping Cherubs | A music and play group for children not yet old enough to go to school. It is also a chance for parents to meet and network with each other. | St James', Lower Hutt | (04) 569 6737 | st.james.lh@paradise.net.nz |
| Totz'n Tune | 30 minutes of music, then morning tea and social time. If the children are towards the older end of the age bracket, there is also craft time. | St Philip's, Stokes Valley | (04) 563 8069 | stphilips@paradise.net.nz |
| Creche | A facilitated crèche for young children during Sunday services. | St Michael's, Newlands/Paparangi | (04) 478 0970 | office@smn.org.nz |
| mainly music | A chance for young children and their parents to meet and make music in a safe and fun environment. | St Michael's, Newlands/Paparangi | (04) 478 0970 | office@smn.org.nz |
| Box Hill Kids | Box Hill Kids is a high quality early childhood centre with a special Christian character. It provides an educational programme based on Te Whariki, Christian principles and traditions, and the individual strengths, interests and needs of the children that attend. It is a warm and caring place, which provides children with stimulation and challenge. It provides a modern, high-quality environment for children to learn and live in. | All Saints', Onslow | (04) 970 1121 | office@onslowanglicans.org.nz |
| Offspring | ‘Offspring’ aims to provide a quality early childhood education programme while giving support and social opportunities to parents and caregivers. ‘Offspring’ is not a crèche, but an opportunity for parents to develop their skills as homemakers and enable children to play and learn together. | St Mary's, Levin | (06) 368 5987 | levinanglicans@xtra.co.nz |
| Creche | A place for parents to take young children during the Sunday morning service. | Milson Combined Church | (06) 356 1985 | janice-lyon@clear.net.nz |
| Twinkle Toes | Twinkle Toes provides a chance for parents to gather with their pre-school children to take part in a music and movement session. | Milson Combined Church | (06) 356 1985 | janice-lyon@clear.net.nz |
| Twinkle Toes | A pre-school programme involving music and movement. | St Matthew's, Palmerston North | (06) 355 2254 | st.matthews.pn@inspire.net.nz |
| KidzKorner | Crèche facilities and organised activities for pre-schoolers during the morning services. Parents are welcome to join in. | Christ Church Wanganui | (06) 345 7723 | chchwang@xtra.co.nz |
| Play Group | An opportunity for parents to bring their young children along and socialise, play together and have a Christian focus. There is a regular connection with the local community play centre too. | St Peter's, Pahiatua | (06) 376 7434 | wendyscott@inspire.net.nz |
| mainly music | A chance for young children to make music as a group and make social connections with other parents. | St Peter's, Pahiatua | (06) 376 7434 | wendyscott@inspire.net.nz |
| Tipi Toes | A music and movement group for all pre-school children and their care-givers. Open to those outside the church. | St Andrew's, Martinborough | (06) 306 9451 | SWAnglican.Parish@xtra.co.nz |
| Love Bugs | A music and movement group for all pre-school children and their caregivers. Open to those outside the church. | St Andrew's, Martinborough | (06) 306 9451 | SWAnglican.Parish@xtra.co.nz |
| Baby Space | There’s a baby-friendly space with lots of toys for little ones at the back of the church in the baptistery area, with a changing area available. | All Saints', Palmerston North | (06) 358 2203 | allsaintspn@xtra.co.nz |
| Teddy Bears Club | Children meet in the hall behind the church during Sunday services for study and activities. They rejoin the adult congregation in time for communion. | All Saints', Palmerston North | (06) 358 2203 | allsaintspn@xtra.co.nz |
| Happy Feet | Happy Feet is an opportunity for pre-school children and their parents to meet together and enjoy communal music making and activities. | All Saints', Palmerston North | (06) 358 2203 | allsaintspn@xtra.co.nz |
| mainly music | An opportunity for parents to get together and take part in musical based activities for their pre-schoolers. | Christ Church Wanganui | (06) 345 7723 | chchwang@xtra.co.nz |
| mainly music | A chance for young children to make music as a group and make social connections with other parents. | St Barnabas, Eastern Wanganui | (06) 343 3125 | pewang@xtra.co.nz |
| Young Children's Group | Begins with a short church service, where children practice the Lords Prayer, sing songs and are told a Biblical story. They then go to the hall for some food and to take part in games, while parents socialise with each other. | St Stephen's Rangatikei | (06) 327 8398 | Rangianglican@xtra.co.nz |
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