Meeting every Tuesday at Eastlakes Public School.
Our Supported Playgroup is like no other.
Its aim is to:
- Provide unstructured and structured play activities that develop children's social, emotional or cognitive skills;
- Increase parents and carers' knowledge of child development, wellbeing, early childhood learning and parenting practices;
- Provide parents and carers with access to resources and referrals.
Our educators are passionate about providing nurturing experiences for each unique family, integrating a deep respect for diversity.
LTSAE Screening at PlaygroupsAt our Supported Playgroups we offer developmental monitoring called Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE). All staff are trained in this and have a background in children’s development. If you have any concerns regarding your child’s development, please inform one of our staff members and we can sit down, have a chat, and discuss your concerns. If needed, we can then begin a referral process.What is Learn the Signs. Act Early (LTSAE)?- LTSAE is an evidence-informed program developed by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that aims to increase both parent-engaged developmental monitoring of all children’s development and early action on possible concerns.
Here at SECC, we are here to support you and your family, so please reach out if you have any questions at all.
WHAT: Each week we will structured and unstructured developmental activities for the children and their carers to get involved in. Morning tea will be provided.
WHERE: Eastlakes Public School, 7 Florence Ave, Eastlakes. (following safe COVID practices).
WHO: Children 0-5 yrs and their parents/ carers .
* Please note we are only able to accept families for this playgroup who live in the Bayside, Randwick, City of Sydney, Woollahra and Waverley LGAs.
*If you are a new family to our services, you are required to complete our online registration form one time here.
*If you cannot make it, please let us know as soon as possible so we can make your spot available to another family. Spaces do fill up quickly.
- Enquiries: Sarah Neville
- Visit: bit.ly/SECCprograms or email familysupport2@secc.sydney
- Tel: 02 7903 0607
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- South Eastern Community Connect Frequently Asked Questions
- How will I be informed if a session or program is cancelled? If you have booked for a program, you will be contacted via phone or email prior to the start time.
- How can I get a refund? If you can no longer attend the program, you can cancel your ticket via Eventbrite. If you do this before the program start time you will be given a refund by us using Eventbrite. We can’t offer refunds if you cancel after the session has started.
- How can I find out more about SECC Programs? To find out about other SECC Programs and Services, go to secc.sydney/events or you can sign up for our Newsletter via the website secc.sydney
- How do I fill out an enrolment form? You can either fill this out online prior to attending or a digital or paper form can be filled out at the program location. Please allow 5 minutes to complete the form.
- Will there be toilet facilities available? Yes
- Is the location accessible? Yes
- Do I need to book online for programs, or can I just turn up? We encourage you to book online. If you are having trouble doing this, contact us for assistance on 02 7903 0607. You may drop in without a booking for certain programs including Tai Chi, Movement for Wellbeing, Social Art Space and Social Painting.
- Do you have holiday programs? All our programs operate on a termly basis and don’t take place during the school holidays.
- Can I attend programs if I am located outside of the LGAs you service? Unfortunately, our programs are only offered to residents located in the following Local Government Areas (LGAs): City of Sydney, Randwick, Waverley, Woollahra and Bayside.
- When will the doors open/close for evening classes after 4pm? The Hub closes at 4pm Monday to Friday. For evening groups, the doors will open again 15 minutes before the start time and close 15 minutes after the start time.
- How can I pay? You will need to pay online for Playgroups prior to attending. For other paid programs you can pay when you arrive, either in cash or using our card machine.
- When does each playgroup session go on sale? Sessions go on sale the week prior at 11.30am on the assigned playgroup day. i.e. 10 October will go on sale on 3 October at 11.30am
- Are there nappy changing facilities? Nature Play - No change facilities, Eastlakes - Change mat on floor/steps of stage for use, Kensington Park - Yes, Disabled toilets with changing facility, Tote Park - Change mat on floor/table for use, Messy - Yes, In disabled toilet in the hall.
- Will food and drink be provided? We will provide a small snack during the playgroup.
- Can I bring my child’s sibling to the playgroup if they are not in the age range of the group? No, unfortunately children who attend must be within the specified age range.
- Does a parent or carer need to stay while the playgroup is taking place? Yes, an adult parent or carer needs to be at the playgroup accompanying their child at all times.
