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Best Baby Playgroups And Pre-Nursery Schools For Babies And Toddlers In Hong Kong *UPDATED

Baby And Toddler Playgroups By Area In Hong Kong

Best baby playgroups in Hong Kong

Playgroups in Hong Kong offer babies, toddlers, and young children a wide variety of fun and educational early learning experiences. From Kowloon to Central, many options exist for baby, toddler, and pre-nursery playgroups. Children under five race through the various stages of brain and skill development. For your little one’s optimum development, they’ll need a stimulating environment to play and learn.

Playgroups are ideal for children who want to make friends, learn about the world around them, develop their social and physical skills and learn how to problem-solve. The setting allows moms and dads the opportunity to share ideas. Lifelong friendships often begin in playgroups.

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  • Toddler Playgroup BabySteps International Preschool Hong Kong

    BABYSTEPS INTERNATIONAL PRESCHOOL: Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Central Hong Kong

    Ages 6 Months To 6 Years

    BabySteps International Preschool employs a customized curriculum to cater to individualized learning styles, involving sensory, auditory, visual, tactile, kinesthetic, and experiential approaches, fostering effective learning through the engagement of all senses. Repetition aids skill development, crucial as infants have abundant neurons at birth, fostering cognitive growth through varied activities. The curriculum, organized into five dimensions, guides children through developmental stages.

    Phases like the Explore phase (6-12 months) immerse babies in sensory experiences for recognition, emotions, and kinesthetic learning, while the Discover phase (13-20 months) refines motor skills and communication. Learn (18-24 months) strengthens language and fine motor skills, Apply (2.5-3.5 years) prepares for formal education, and Achieve (3.5-6 years) nurtures self-awareness and readiness for schooling.

    Promoting early childhood development, activities like audio and visual recognition enhance communication and self-expression. A secure environment aids physical coordination, refining motor skills, and easing transitions to kindergarten and formal education. The comprehensive curriculum at BabySteps International Preschool fosters each child's uniqueness, nurturing exploration, learning, and milestone attainment while meticulously preparing for their educational journey.

    BabySteps International Preschool, 25/F, 2501-2502 Universal Trade Centre, 3-5A Arbuthnot Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 9302 2190, enquiries@babysteps.com.hkhttps://babysteps.com.hk/

  • Acorn Playhouse Playgroup Hong Kong

    ACORN PLAYHOUSE: Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Wong Chuk Hang

    Ages 0 to 6 Years

    Step into Acorn Playhouse, a branch of the prominent Mighty Oaks International Nursery and Kindergarten, where families are welcomed with open arms. It's not just a playhouse; it's an entire community designed to cater to your child's and your family's development. At its heart, Acorn Playhouse is a supportive haven for lifelong learning and character development.

    While your little ones enjoy a play-based curriculum that readies them for kindergarten with newfound independence, parents can work comfortably in the cozy cafe and co-working space. Enrichment programs like "Acorn Junior Chef" for ages 2 to 6 years add creativity and holistic growth to your child's journey. Their Acorn Playgroup offers a play-based curriculum for infants and toddlers aged 6 to 24 months that fosters kindergarten readiness and independence. The curriculum includes creative play, sensory experiences, and hands-on exploration.

    With small, nurturing classes, Acorn Playhouse ensures a smooth transition to kindergarten while building confidence. Learn more at Acorn Playhouse or connect at +852 3611 6766 or AcornWCH@mightyoaks.edu.hk.

    Acorn Playhouse, 3/F, Marina 8, Yip Fat Street, Wong Chuk Hang, +852 3611 6766, AcornWCH@mightyoaks.edu.hk, https://www.mightyoaks.edu.hk/wong-chuk-hang-campus

  • Mandarin Classes For Kids At Mulberry House

    MULBERRY HOUSE PLAYGROUPS: Baby And Toddler Mandarin Playgroups In Central, Hong Kong

    Ages 8 Months - 3 Years

    Mulberry House offers amazing Mandarin playgroups for kids in Hong Kong. Join their multi-sensory playgroup program which is parent-accompanied, focusing on your child’s language development, cognitive development, motor skill development, and social skills.

    Mulberry House Playgroups, Unit 2403, Universal Trade Centre, 17-19 Caine Road, Central, Hong Kong, https://www.mulberryhouseasia.com/mandarin-playgroup

  • playgroup IMS Hong Kong

    THE INTERNATIONAL MONTESSORI SCHOOL IN HONG KONG (IMS) Baby And Toddler Playgroups in Stanley, Mid-Levels, South Horizons, Aldrich Bay

    Ages 1 To 6 Years

    A group of entrepreneurial parents founded IMS 20 years ago, pioneering the unique bilingual Chinese and English Montessori program for children between ages 1 and 12 years. The Montessori curriculum provides children with the freedom to explore their own passions while guiding them to develop the 21st Century skills they need to be successful in school and life.

    Experiencing success is critically important to your toddler developing self-concept and self-esteem. Start your child’s journey in immersive bilingual learning at Montessori First Steps for ages 1-2 and Foundation Groups for ages 2-3, then continue in the Casa Dei Bambini for ages 3-6 years, which is the best preparation for continuing the journey in IMS’ unique Montessori Elementary education.

    At IMS, each child is immersed in a dual-language Montessori environment. Each classroom is guided by two teachers, one a Putonghua speaker and one an English speaker who exclusively speak their native language to the children. The children are exposed to speaking, listening, reading, and writing from the earliest ages in both English and Chinese.

    International Montessori School (IMS)info@ims.edu.hkhttps://www.ims.edu.hk

    IMS Aldrich Bay Campus (ages 2-6), G/F, i-UniQ Grand, 155 Shau Kei Wan Road, Shau Kei Wan, Hong Kong

    IMS South Horizons Campus (ages 1-6), G/F, Blocks 23 to 23A, South Horizons, Phase III, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong

    IMS Mid-Levels Campus (ages 2-6), Mezzanine Entrance, Tung Fai Gardens, 17 Po Yan Street, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

    IMS Stanley Campus (ages 3-12), Phase III, Ma Hang Estate, Stanley (off Stanley Plaza), Hong Kong

  • Classroom Shrewsbury Hong Kong

    SHREWSBURY PLAYGROUPS: Baby And Toddler Playgroups In TKO, Hong Kong

    For Kids Ages 3+

    Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong draws directly upon the heritage of one of Britain’s most outstanding independent schools. It places unique emphasis upon the quality of experience and opportunity available to young learners and draws upon an impressive reputation among parents regionwide.

    Shrewsbury International School Hong Kong, 10 Shek Kok Rd, Tseung Kwan O, Hong Kong, +852 2480 1500, admissions@shrewsbury.edu.hk, https://www.shrewsbury.edu.hk/

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    ESF PLAYGROUPS - Baby And Toddler Playgroups All Over Hong Kong

    Ages 6 Months And Up

    ESF Explore puts the 'play' into playgroup, ensuring their youngest students have fun while learning. From stories and songs to hands-on sensory activities, ESF classes help establish routines, build confidence, and develop emotional, social, physical, and language skills.

    Educators carefully follow the EYFS curriculum that prepares your children for their schooling days ahead. Each level is tailored to your child's development objectives and aims to get them to the next level.
    Classes take place at ESF kindergartens and ESF Learning Centre at Wai Chai, children can get familiar with the school environment at an early stage. Depending on your child’s age, level 1 starts as early as 6 months and is progressive-based.

    Pre-K students from ESF (Including ESF Explore) will be granted priority interview status within ESF Kindergarten Admission.

    *Exclusive for Little Steps readers, enjoy 5% off any ESF EXPLORE programs. Promo Code: ESF_LSEB5 

    *Refer a friend discount: HK$200 off any regular and holiday programs. The referrer and each new student will receive a HK$200 credit voucher. There is no limit on how many new students one can refer! Details here: https://www.esfexplore.org.hk/refer-a-friend-scheme/

    ESF Playgroups at ESF Kindergartens and Wan Chai Learning Centre, 2/F, Prime Mansion, 183-187 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 28382276, https://www.esf.org.hk/program_category/playgroup/

  • Playgroup At St. John's Cathedral, Hong Kong

    ST. JOHN'S CATHEDRAL - Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Central *Affordable Option

    For Toddlers

    Whether you are a new parent or a newcomer to Hong Kong, St. John's Cathedral welcomes you to their weekly playgroup for babies and toddlers. There is a range of toys to suit all ages from birth to two years old. Play, relax and meet new friends! Every Thursday (except statutory holidays) from 2:30 to 4:30pm.

    Note: St John's Cathedral Playgroup is closed until further notice.

    St. John's Cathedral, Fanny Li Hall, 4-8 Garden Road, Central, Hong Kong, +852 2855 7074 (ask for Ms. Vanda Cole), www.stjohnscathedral.org.hk.

  • St. Stephen’s Playgroup, Hong Kong

    ST. STEPHEN'S PLAYGROUP - Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Stanley *Affordable Option

    Ages Up To 3 Years

    Southside moms are heading to St. Stephen for the ever-so-popular playgroup that meets on Mondays and Thursdays for the parents and toddlers group. The group supports parents and provides a stimulating and nurturing place for children up to 3 years old. This hub of indoor play, outdoor play, arts and crafts activities, snack time, and song time are great activities for parents and their toddlers to learn fine and gross motor skills and interact with other children.

    Members are invited to join the St Stephen’s Chapel for the family services held on the first Sunday of each month.

    St. Stephen’s Playgroup, St Stephen’s Chapel, St. Stephen’s College, 22 Tung Tau Wan Road, Stanley, Hong  Kong, ststephensplaygroup@gmail.comststephen.org.hk

  • Baby Kinderu Hong Kong.

    KINDERU - Baby And Toddler Playgroups in Shum Wan and South Horizons, Hong Kong

    Ages Up To 3 Years

    KinderU’s vision is to become the world’s leading elite early education institution by educating its students with desirable qualities. The playgroup nurtures traditional values and kindness while advocating respect, diligence, and trust. It’s well known that children learn best from birth to the age of 6 years when they use each of their visual, auditory, kinesthetic, olfactory, and gustatory senses.

    The KinderU programs are based on the philosophies of renowned right brain specialists. They are designed to provide the ideal education environment by engaging children in activities that stimulate brain growth appropriate to their developmental stages. KinderU offers fun-filled activities promoting early brain and physical development, creating a sensory-rich environment of textures, sounds and objects to stimulate your child's senses.

    KinderU, Shum Wan Campus: G/F, Broadview Court, 11 Shum Wan Road, Hong Kong, +852 2970 2382; South Horizons Campus: UG/F, Tower 26-28, South Horizons, Phase 4, Ap Lei Chau, Hong Kong, +852 2554  7576, infor@kinderu.comwww.kinderu.com

  • MORE BABY AND TODDLER PLAYGROUPS IN HONG KONG:

    MORE CASUAL PLAYGROUPS IN HONG KONG:

    GoGet Kids

    • What: Free bilingual Cantonese and English playgroup based in a church in Cheung Sha Wan.
    • Where: St. Stephen's Society, 1/F Great Wall Factory Building, 11 Cheung Shun Street, Cheung Sha Wan, Hong Kong,  estherchu@gogetters.hkwww.facebook.com/gokidshk
    • When: Ongoing; check their Facebook page for details

    Play, Tumble, Laugh

    USRC Playgroup - Kowloon

    • What: Colouring, playing with dough, reading books, solving puzzles, and playing dress-up, and a grassed, outdoor area full of play equipment and toys.
    • Where: United Services Recreation Club, 1 Gascoigne Road, King’s Park, Kowloon, Hong Kong, https://www.facebook.com/USRC-Playgroup-191603010879250
    • When: Tuesdays and Fridays 9.30 am to 11.30am

    Mums & Bubs Playgroups - Mongkok

    • What: Casual meet-up for mums to chat and socialize while their little ones learn and play. (Dads welcome too!)
    • Where: Lifehouse International Church, 11/F WIN Century Centre, 2A Mong Kok Road, Mong Kok, Hong Kong, www.facebook.com/mumsandbubshk
    • When: Every Sunday from 9:50am - 11:15am or 11:15am - 12:45pm

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