Playgroups provide parents and caregivers with the opportunity to meet new people, gain support and exchange parenting ideas.
They allow babies, toddlers and preschoolers to socialise as they play and learn together.
All playgroups are different but the emphasis is on fun and friendship.
Find out about all the latest playgroup events.
Visit Playgroup Victoria for more information.
Join a playgroup
Find a playgroup in Moonee Valley.
Start a playgroup
All you need is a couple of friends and a place to meet. Find more information on how to start a playgroup.
For more information, contact the Playgroup Development Consultant at Playgroup Victoria on 9336 4995 or email rosie@playgroup.org.au.
Dad's playgroup
We have established our first men's playgroup in Moonee Valley. The group provides an opportunity for dads to get together and build a social network with other parents, while spending quality time with their children.
The dads meet each Tuesday from 1.30pm to 3.30pm at the Overland and Milleara Gardens Playgroup Incorporated in Park Drive, Keilor East.
For more information contact our Maternal and Child Health Services unit on 9243 8888 or Peter King on 0401 503 047.
Moonee Valley Toy Library
Encouraging children to laugh and learn through play!
Address: 129 Lincoln Rd, Essendon
Opening hours: Wednesday 10am til 12 noon and Saturday 9am til 12 noon
The Moonee Valley Toy Library has over 800 quality educational and fun toys to borrow, suitable for children from birth to six years old. The toys are multi-functional, durable, stimulating and require kids to use and develop their own skills. And of course, they are lots of fun!
For the cost of one or two new toys you can have access to a large range of toys so your children will not get bored.
There is a huge selection of puzzles, games, co-ordination toys, imaginative play, train sets, musical instruments, sand and water play, ride-ons, slides, dress-ups and more.
Visit Moonee Valley Toy Library to become a member - parents, grandparents, carers, everyone is welcome to join.