Make new friends, help your little one develop social skills, and have a whole lot of fun at these fab playgroups in Singapore – our top picks for infants up to five years old!
While there are a ton of cool indoor playgrounds and top-notch preschools here in Singapore, we love taking our toddlers to a good old-fashioned playgroup too. If your nursery rhyme repertoire needs some new material, or you’ve exhausted your art and crafts stash, these organised playgroups offer loads of fun. At these Singapore playgroups, little ones will improve their motor skills, be introduced to music, and they’ll even build on their social skills too. All of which will help kids settle into school when they’re ready for the next big leap!
So if you fancy a bit of parent participation (go on, you know you have just as much fun with playdough as the kids do!) and are looking for somewhere where your under-fives can hang out and make some new buddies before they start school, then we have some super fun picks for you and your little one. We give you our guide to the best playgroups in Singapore!
All the best playgroups in Singapore
1. The more mess the better: MuckyPups Messy Play
If your small bundle of energy is a fan of getting a little bit grubby and a whole lot creative, then you would be barking mad to miss out on MuckyPups. Run by a mum who knows her messy stuff (she has two boys of her own), this is a 45-minute parent participation group that involves singing, dancing, games, bubbles and art: aka mess! We love that this is a flexible class to suit busy lives, with trial, monthly and drop-in tickets available for all classes through an easy online booking platform. Plus, you don’t have to tidy up once the messy mayhem has finished! Psst, there’s also a Mini Mucky Pups Babies and Mucky Pups Mandarin!
Where: Mucky Pups, Various locations including Pirateland Orchard, Kaboodle, WakaWaka, and more.
Price: Drop-in classes from $42.50
2. New mothers’ support group at Hollandse Club
HC Playgroup is more than just a fun hangout for babies under 2 years, it’s a supportive community. Join sleep consultant Evie Bonney and the New Mothers’ Support Group for a cuppa and to connect with fellow parents while your children play! Bonus: Evie is an experienced registered nurse and the founder of Evelyn Bonney Sleep Consulting, and she’s available to answer any questions you might have about all things healthcare-related in Singapore. Check with the Hollandse Club for dates and times!
Where: Hollandse Club, 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
Price: Free for Hollandse Club members, from $10 for non-members
3. Dance, drama, and music with Lucy Sparkles and Friends
Keen to organise a playgroup session in the comfort of your own home with an expert instructor? Look no further than Lucy Sparkles and Friends. Dance, drama, music, and even ukulele classes for little ones are all available. You can choose a class from one already running or start your own class with friends from your condo – check out their website for all the details!
Where: Lucy Sparkles and Friends, Various locations including Mother and Child and Better Play.
Price: Drop-in classes from $34.50
4. b_together make and do classes and drop-off play
If you haven’t explored this lovely family club, b_together, in the heart of Dempsey, then make a date to visit! Not only is there delicious coffee and an outdoor playground in the cosy cafe AT feast, but there are also loads of fun-themed classes for little ones to boost their confidence and develop social and fine motor skills. Check out their events program to find out more!
Where: b_together, 16A Dempsey Rd, Singapore 247695
Price: From $70 per day
5. Creative Hearts bilingual playgroup
What better way to learn Mandarin than exposing your child to it at a young age? Creative Hearts Bilingual Bubs Musical Playgroup is a mixed-aged parent/guardian-accompanied program for children aged 12 to 30 months. The playgroup aims to expose your child to mandarin in a fun and relaxed environment. With an emphasis on music and movement, Creative Hearts playgroup also includes storytime, as well as sensory play and art and craft. Did we mention it’s also heaps of fun (for everyone!) Don’t worry if you don’t speak Mandarin; it’s suitable for parents/guardians with no mandarin knowledge, so head along and learn some Mandarin at the same time as your baby!
Where: Bilingual Bubs Musical Playgroup, 2 Pandan Valley and 428 River Valley Road
Price: From $19 for trial class
6. Beloved Bumps postnatal support groups
The support offered by the stellar team at Beloved Bumps doesn’t cease once you’ve given birth. Join a mum and bub playgroup and find support on breastfeeding and your postpartum recovery while also meeting like-minded new mums and their babies (a ready-made group of first friends for your baby!)
Where: Beloved Bumps, 237 Alexandra Road, #04-10 Singapore 159929
Price: From $35 for a casual pass
7. Mother & Child postnatal exercise classes (for mum and bub!)
Just had a baby and ready to socialise (and get fit at the same time?). Mother and Child at Tanglin Mall offer lots of great exercise classes for new mums, where you can take along your baby and meet other mums. It’s a great way to gently re-enter the world after your newborn bubble, and the best part is everyone is in the same boat, so no one minds if your baby starts crying or needs breastfeeding in the middle of a class!
Where: Mother and Child, #03-109/110 Tanglin Mall, 163 Tanglin Road, Singapore 247933
Price: From $48 for drop-in class
8. Plain as Play drop-off unstructured play
Run by the ECDA-qualified educators from The Makers’ Club, Plain as Play gives minimakers a chance to explore, create, and learn in open-ended play sessions. The indoor play area is thoughtfully curated for imaginative and sensory play. There’re also recycled materials where kids can craft and make to their heart’s content.
Where: Plain as Play, 199A East Coast Road, Level 2, Singapore 428902
Price: From $35 per hour
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