Discover These Unaccompanied Playgroups For Babies Under 2 In Hong Kong

CARMEL SCHOOL: Early Years Afternoon Programme For Babies Ages 12 To 36 Months *Mid-Levels

The Early Years Afternoon Programme at Carmel School is specifically designed for toddlers aged 12 to 36 months and offers a distinctive mix of structured learning and free play tailored to the developmental stages of young children, enriching their afternoons with a variety of activities. The curriculum focuses on early development, enhancing both academic skills and socio-emotional growth. Key to the program is linguistic enrichment, fostering English fluency, and introducing Mandarin to develop versatile communication skills.

The curriculum incorporates sensory and exploratory learning, bilingual exposure in English and Mandarin, and a whole-student approach that supports individual strengths and potential. Additionally, the emphasis on emotional and social growth helps nurture essential skills like empathy and teamwork. As a stepping stone to the IB framework, this program allows toddlers to gain independence and confidence, setting a solid foundation for future learning. Toddlers get dropped off at 1:15pm and picked up at 4:15pm.

Carmel School, Holly Rofé Early Learning Centre, 70 Robinson Road, Mid-Levels, Hong Kong, +852 2249 7600, jccadmin@carmel.edu.hk, https://www.carmel.edu.hk/academics/holly-rofe-early-learning-centre/elc

GUIDEPOST MONTESSORI: Nido Classes For Babies 6 To 24 Months *Causeway Bay, Mid-Levels, Sai Kung, Pok Fu Lam, Happy Valley

At Guidepost Montessori, the Nido classroom provides a caring and supportive environment where infants and young toddlers (6-24 months) can safely engage in independent exploration and develop new skills. The setting is designed to foster independence through self-directed activity, hands-on learning, and collaborative play. The daily schedule is structured to optimize learning and development: beginning with a welcome routine at 8:50 am, followed by a snack and routine care, a dedicated Montessori work period from 9:30 to 11:00 am where children choose activities and receive personalized guidance, and a gross motor session that encourages physical activity. The morning concludes with a group gathering for storytelling, songs, and language games, ending at 12:00 pm with routine care and dismissal. This structured yet flexible schedule allows each child to thrive by experimenting and adapting at their own pace in a nurturing Montessori environment.

Guidepost Montessori, Various locations around Hong Kong, https://guidepost.hk/

LOU PICHOUN: Mini Pichoun Playgroup For Babies Aged 13 To 30 Months *Tseung Kwan O & Stanley

Mini Pichoun offers a unique playgroup experience where children aged 2-5 can engage with peers up to five times a week in sessions conducted in either French, English, or Mandarin. The playgroup activities are thoughtfully designed to enhance the emotional, cognitive, physical, and social development of young children, setting a solid foundation for preschool readiness.

Each class boasts a high teacher-to-student ratio, ensuring personalized attention and guidance during the 90-minute unaccompanied sessions. The playgroup runs from Monday to Saturday, with options for morning or afternoon sessions, each lasting 1 hour and 30 minutes. These sessions are filled with a variety of activities including socialization and interaction with peers, gross motor activities, storytelling, sensory play, music and movement, and initiation arts and crafts. Mini Pichoun’s structured yet interactive environment is ideal for preparing toddlers for the next steps in their educational journey.

Lou Pichoun, https://www.loupichoun.com/en/playgroup-mini-pichoun/, +852 2813 4277

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