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ABOUT US

Kardinia Playgroups uses music, dance, props, instruments, sign language, books, and craft to provide a fun and engaging playgroup experience for families with children aged 0-5 years.

Our programs are written by educators and professionals in the early childhood sector and are ideal for families wanting to work on socialisation and get their children ready for day-care, kinder or primary school. All four of the sessions we offer have an emphasis on creating community and a focus on educational play.

Kardinia Playgroups regularly hosts special event weeks for our registered families and also has several events throughout the year that are free and open to the community. Follow us on Facebook for regular updates and to see what events we have coming up at:

Geelong: https://www.facebook.com/kardiniaplaygroups

Ballarat: https://www.facebook.com/kardiniaplaygroupsballarat

Groovy Movers

This class makes up the majority of the classes available at playgroups in all of our locations. It includes a 30-minute music and movement session for children and their carers. This session is highly interactive and engaging for all ages, as we explore music using a range of instruments, puppets, props, and action songs. Groovy Movers is a great class for families with multiple children attending and can cater to a range of age groups. Music time is followed by a snack break, play time, and a craft that compliments the story of the day. This session runs for approx. 1.5 hours.

This class is open to children aged 0 – 5 years.

Cost: $140 per semester

NDIS Disability Card & Blue Pension Card – Discounts will apply

Tiny Play

0-2 Years

A specially designed music time exclusively for babies and toddlers. This sensory engaging session encourages bonding between the child and caregiver with activities and play spaces targeting developmental milestones in this age range. Tiny Play includes a 20-minute music session followed by a sensory activity/craft and playtime. These sessions are designed so that families can easily replicate the experience at home to encourage the baby's growth and development. This class runs for a total of 1 hour.

This class is open to children aged 0 – 2 years old only.

This class is currently running in our Geelong location only.

Cost: $140 per semester

NDIS Disability Card & Blue Pension Card – Discounts will apply

Letterbox

This session focuses on developing fine motor skills, letter recognition, expanding vocabulary, and developing a love of literature. Through singing, reading, writing, and hands-on activities children will explore letters and sounds together. This class has been developed by trained educators and professionals in the early childhood sector and is ideal for children getting ready to go to kinder or school. This class runs for a total of 1 hour.

This class is ideal for children aged 3 – 5 years old.

This class is currently running in our Ballarat location only.

Cost: $140 per semester

NDIS Disability Card & Blue Pension Card – Discounts will apply

TWO LOCATIONS AVAILABLE

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2025 Geelong Calendar

Semester One

Term 1

Monday 3rd February - Friday 4th April

Term 2

Monday 21st April - Friday 4th July

Semester Two

Term 3

Monday 21st July - Friday 18th September

Term 4

Monday 6th October - Friday 5th December

Costs

All sessions are $140.00 per semester.

If commencing mid-semester (in Term 2 or Term 4) the cost will be $70.00.

Please note we do not pro-rata fees if commencing mid-term.

Playgroup Admin Contact Details

Email: geelong.playgroups@kardiniachurch.com

12 pm - 3 pm Tuesdays

10 am - 3 pm Thursdays

Emails will generally be responded to during these hours.

Outside these days/times if you have an urgent enquiry you can message us via Facebook or Instagram

ABOUT US

Groovy Movers

Cost: $140 per semester

Tiny Play

0-2 Years

Cost: $140 per semester

Letterbox

Cost: $140 per semester

TWO LOCATIONS AVAILABLE

2025 Geelong Calendar

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