Playgroup south clapham/balham Post Reply

[Mommyto2lovelygirls]

Hi
We just moved in the area and would love to join a playgroup as we used to in Fulham. We tried the methodist church on kyle rd and the one in ramsden rd at the baptist church but they have a year long waiting list!
Anyone knows of somewhere that would take us 'unfortunate' people that have just moved here and that have not signed up their kids from birth?
Thanks

[vix176]

Hi,

Acorns (the playgroup at the methodist church on Ramsden Road) have opened their waiting list this week. They allow 2 people from the waiting list in per session, i think you have to get there at 10am to get a chance of being the first 2. However I think it's worth it, a great group for kids and the ladies that run it are wonderful. Other than that perhaps Rhyme time at Balham library or the One o clock clubs at Tooting or Wandsworth Common? x

[BatterseaNik]

if you can make it to Clapham Juction there is the NCT group set up called Chitter Chatter (I have just copied this from the website but its a fun place and good to meet people)

A playgroup for children from 12 months to 4 years. Join us for lots of pre-walking and toddler fun, including a home corner, play tents, musical activities and painting. Snacks and a drink will be provided for the children, and coffee, tea and biscuits for parents and carers.

Day: Mondays

Time: Session 1: 9.30-10.20, Session 2: 10.30-11.45

Where: Battersea Arts Centre, Lavender Hill, SW11 5TN

Age range: Babies and toddlers over one year.

Donation: £2 per child, per sessio

[Abi_88]

There's a great playgroup on Malwood Rd, every Thursday morning. They have 2 sessions, one at 9.15 and one at 11am. It's in the Ascension Church and it's a drop in, £2 per family.

There's also lots of drop in playgroups on Weir Rd, I think in St.Stephens Church.

Good luck!

[Mommyto2lovelygirls]

Thank you all for the suggestions! Will try them next week

[SaturdayNursery]

Hi
We just moved in the area and would love to join a playgroup as we used to in Fulham. We tried the methodist church on kyle rd and the one in ramsden rd at the baptist church but they have a year long waiting list!
Anyone knows of somewhere that would take us 'unfortunate' people that have just moved here and that have not signed up their kids from birth?
Thanks

Hello Saturday Explorers Nursery opens this Autumn.

Led by a graduate who holds a PGCE in Early Childhood Education. (Level 6 qualification in childcare) Fully supportive and qualified staff. Very reasonable prices.

Contact: Nicole
Telephone: 07975711052 or 02072076397
Email: saturdayexplorers@gmail.com

Let your child explore through play!

Your child will explore with other children, make new friends and enjoy exciting creative and sensory activities in our special space.

We endeavor to inspire your child's imagination and enhance their development with creative sessions that are planned around each child's needs and interests. We offer Stay & Play, one to one phonics tutoring, I.T skills, music & movement, Arts and Crafts, French lessons and many more.

Other Information
Saturday Explorers (0-12yrs)

Open every Saturday 9.00 am to 6.00 pm. We offer regular and drop in sessions at:

Balham Baptist Church
(Upper Church Hall)
21 Ramsden Road
Balham
London
SW12 8QX

Directly across from Balham library - Just around the corner from the bus stop (Stop: D)
Buses: 155, 355, 249 & 315

Underground/Mainline train: Balham station.

Car Parking: Parking on local streets.

For further information and to let your child become a member please phone on the number above or email.

Please register your interest before Saturday 7th September 2013.

Thank you

Ofsted URN: EY465725

[rabika]

If it's a great play group you'll get people coming in droves, no matter where it is. Exciting activities, healthy snack, songs and fun toys is all you need. Good luck and keep us posted!

[Mum2Monkey]

There is one in st stephen's church, Wier road, at 10am on Wednesdays. It gets quite busy, so you need to be there by 10am to get in. There is also one there on Mondays but can't remember the time (there is a poster on the front door with details).

Clapham NCT also run quite a few - they are all listed on their webpage, including one in Balham on Friday afternoons.

Acorn is every morning and I think they let the first 5 in on the waiting list. During our year long wait for a place, we never got turned away if we were there at 10am on the dot.

Adventure Island has story time (story and singing) each morning and includes softplay afterwards.

As someone else has said, the one o'clock clubs are also great. The one on tooting common has a lovely outside space and they have nursery rhymes and story time too.

[LittleLearners]

Little learners offers fantastic play opportunities for children from 18 months running play sessions from 9.30 - 12 Monday - Thursday.

We are located off Broomwood Road SW11 and are open from September 2013.

Check out our website!

http://www.claphamlearners.com