114
FamilyWorks - Japanese Speaking Playgroup
Join native or basic Japanese speaking families with children under 5 years to play, sing, and socialize.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
Schedule: Tuesday, 1:30 - 3
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: No
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Natsuko Carlson
Agency: FamilyWorks
Website: http://www.familyworksseattle.org
True
2
Updated 5/16
883
1-2-3 Grow & Learn Group
ESD 112 promotes these learn and play groups to encourage school readiness. The groups involve focused parent-child time in addition to child-child and parent-parent time. These groups will help your child socialize and grow. Snacks and activities are provided. A great place to have fun with your child and meet other families near by!(Keywords: Early Learning, Home Visit, Latino, Playgroup, School Readiness, )
Audience: Families with children ages prenatal to 5 living in 5 local school areas: Silver Star, Image, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell and Yacolt
Schedule: Varies
Cost: Free
Childcare: Children Participate
Registration: No
Start Date: September
School year, sometimes summers
Julie Jacobson
Agency: Educational Service District 112
True
4
4/16
Updated and verified 1/3/2012
15
Acme Play and Learn Group
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends who take care of them. Group follows the school district calendar September - May(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Schedule: Monday 10-11:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: call
Start Date: school calendar
ongoing
Kaye Marshall
Agency: Mt Baker School District
Website: https://www.mtbaker.wednet.edu/
True
1
278
Active Dads - meetup group
For Stay-at-Home Dads
It's FREE! All dads are welcome, regardless of your age, your baby's/child's age, sexual orientation, race, religion, etc. At-home dads kinda have to be an easygoing, flexible, supportive and adaptable bunch, and as such, so is our Meetup group. Everybody's input is valid and appreciated, and it's very important that all approaches to parenting are respected, as well. Whether it's your family's choice or a circumstantial thing, we're all going through the same motions as the lead parent.(Keywords: Father, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: stay-at-home dads
Schedule: various
Cost: free
Childcare: activities include children
Registration: join meetup to access group information
Start Date:
Agency:
True
2
update 5/17
310
Alger Play and Learn
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends who take care of them. Group follows the school district calendar September - May(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Teen, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Schedule: Monday 10-11:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: call
Start Date: school calendar
ongoing
Kaye Marshall
Agency: Mt Baker School District
Website: https://www.mtbaker.wednet.edu/
True
1
1913
Aprender Jugando
Play and learn in Spanish. Everybody is welcome.(Keywords: Early Learning, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, Spanish, )
Audience: Parents and Children 0 to 3.
Schedule: Mondays, 10-12PM
Cost: Free
Childcare: Call for information
Registration: Call for information
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
4
Call for more info 3/12
1089
Atlantic Street Center
Mental health counseling; tutoring; anger management classes; support groups; positive recreational activities for teens; multicultural identity issues, kinship group, citizenship classes, english classes, parenting classes(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Basic Needs, Clothing, Diapers, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Latino, Mental Health, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: African Americans or other people of color
Schedule: Mon thru Fri 9-5pm
Cost: Slight fee for some services
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency:
Website: http://www.atlanticstreetcenter.org
True
4
updated 2/17
Updated 8/16
Updated 8.15
Updated 5.12
1984
Baby Peppers (PEPS)
Support groups for parents and older babies (5-12 months). Meet weekly to share parenting highs and lows, sing songs, and discuss parenting options. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Early Learning, Father, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Postpartum, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and babies ages 5-12 months.
Schedule: 11 weeks during fall, winter, or spring
Cost: $165 (financial assistance available)
Childcare: No
Registration: Yes
Start Date:
11 Weeks
Agency: Program for Early Parent Support (PEPS)
Website: http://www.pepsgroup.org
True
1
Register to find a group for you
436
Backpack Kids
A free cooperative play group for preschool children and their parents.(Keywords: Early Learning, Playgroup, Preschool, Toddler, )
Audience: Preschool children and their parents
Schedule: Fridays, 10-11:30am
Cost: Free
Childcare: None
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Program Coordinator
Agency: Stanwood- Camano Community Resource Center
True
2
526
Bates Technical College Cooperative Preschools
Parent participation preschools for children 2-5 years old. Parent education opportunities.(Keywords: Early Learning, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, )
Audience: Parents with children ages 2 years to 5 years
Schedule: varies
Cost: varies by class
Childcare: no
Registration: yes
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Diana Stone
Agency:
True
1
Verified 1/2012
1014
BBCC Parent Education & Preschool
Parent and preschool education. This is a unique, hands-on experience for parent and child.(Keywords: Childcare, Education, Father, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Families with toddler and preschool age children.
Location:
Big Bend Community College Campus
Bolling Street NE & College Ave. NE
- Building 1300A
150
Moses Lake,
98837
[map]
Schedule: Tuesday - Friday
Cost: Call for info
Childcare: NA
Registration: Yes
Start Date: Call for info
Agency: Big Bend Cooperative Preschool
Website: http://bbcooppreschool.com/
True
4
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updated 3/14
534
Bitterlake Play and Learn
Each session provides a creative activity for toddlers and their caregivers. Caregivers can engage in supportive and educational discussions on parenting, family issues and child development. discover what activities and toys best support your child's brain in making essential connections.(Keywords: Education, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, Toddler, )
Audience: adults and children birth to 5 years old
Schedule: Wednesdays 10am-Noon
Cost: free
Childcare:
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Children's Home Society
True
2
Call for more info 3/12
updated 10/08
63
CAPA - Childbirth and Parenting Assistance
Counseling, play groups, father groups, mother support groups, music time, mentor program, new parents, pregnancy
schedule https://www.catholiccharitiesspokane.org/monthly-activity-calendar(Keywords: Baby, Counseling, Depression, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Home Visit, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Toddler, )
Audience: new families, pregnant, infant, toddler
Schedule: see schedule in prog descr.
Cost:
Childcare: depends on class
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Catholic Charities Spokane
True
4
updated 3/17
1063
Catholic Community Services - Skagit Family Center
Community mental health programs; foster parent/home licenser; specialized treatment, residential/CHAP for children, parenting classes, kinship/grandparent support, Wrap-around teams, parent coaching, housing, basic needs(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Basic Needs, Counseling, Father, Food, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Home Visit, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Relative, Spanish, Special Needs, Step Parent, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Low income children/families
Schedule: Mon thru Fri 9-5
Cost: Sliding fee scale; insurance; med.coupons
Childcare: No
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
True
4
196
Childbirth and Parenting Assistance (CAPA)
CAPA provides extensive wraparound support services to low-income single pregnant women and low-income single parent families with children ages 0-3 years. All services are free of charge and are offered regardless of race, creed, or religious preference. Services include: counseling, voulnteer mentors, childbirth prep classes, voulnteer labor coaches, parenting classes, playgroups, emergency diapers, and a clothing bank.(Keywords: Baby, Childbirth, Counseling, Playgroup, Pregnancy, )
Audience: Single pregnant women and single parents of children ages 0-3 years
Schedule: M-F, 8am-5pm, Some evening events
Cost: Free
Childcare: At evening social events
Registration: Required for some classes
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Bonnie Deabler
Agency: Catholic Charities of Spokane
True
1
Verified 2/12
384
Children's Playgroups at FamilyWorks
Various playgroups including LGBT, Spanish, Japanese, Play and Learn, and Children from China(Keywords: Playgroup)
Audience: Parents and Children
Schedule: Varies
Cost: Free
Childcare: Playgroup
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Call for dates and times
Sarah
Agency: FamilyWorks
Website: http://www.familyworksseattle.org
True
4
Verified 3/12
Please see individual listings in this database for Family Works, for information about specific playgroups. Or, contact Family Works directly for more information!
Updated 1/13
1356
Children's Therapy Center (CTC)
Provides quality therapy services for infants, children & adolescents ages 0-21. Therapists work with children in individual, co-treatment and/or small group therapy sessions. Children are referred with a variety of disabilities including cerebral palsy, Downs syndrome, cancer, MD, blindness, deafness, autism, speech, language, & feeding disorders.(Keywords: Disability, Infant, Playgroup, )
Audience: Children with disabilities
Schedule: Call for info
Cost: Call for Information
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency:
Website: http://www.ctckids.org
True
4
updated 2/14
1901
CHS Play and Learn
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create and learn during this
facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Preschool, Special Needs, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children babies birth to five.
Schedule: Mondays 10:30AM-12PM
Cost: Free
Childcare: No
Registration: No
Start Date:
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: https://www.chs-nw.org/
True
1
941
CHS Play and Learn - Spanish
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities. No need to register, just come on by. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Relative, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Tuesdays 10:30-12
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: https://www.chs-nw.org/
True
1
2002
CHS Play and Learn - Third Place Commons
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities. No need to register, just come on by. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Thursdays 10:30 - 12
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: https://www.chs-nw.org/
True
1
707
CHS Play and Learn Group - Shoreline
Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents, caregivers, and children ages 0-5
Schedule: M,W,F 10:30-12
Cost: No Fee
Childcare:
Registration: No registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
1
1837
CHS Play and Learn- Spanish
Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to come play, create and learn during this facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents, caregivers, and children ages 0-5
Schedule: Thursdays 10:30-12
Cost: FREE Call for info
Childcare: NA
Registration: No registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Tanya
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: https://www.chs-nw.org/
True
4
730
College of Hope Play and Learn - Housing Hope
Story time, sensory bins, block building and snack time. STEM focus.
Families, relatives, and friends can bring a child from ages 0-5 to play and learn together.
Park on the street, and enter through the double glass doors facing Broadway.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Location:
New Century Village Apartments
2507 Howard Ave
- Community Room Building B
12
Everett,
98203
[map]
Schedule: Wednesdays 10:30 - 12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: call for intake
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Housing Hope College of Hope
Website: https://www.collegeofhope.org/post/5-easy-ways-to-learn-with-your-child-while-still-having-fun
True
1
401
DadsMOVE Support Group
Tacoma Support Group Meeting
When: 2nd Thursdays, 6pm – 8pm
Where: Children’s Museum of Tacoma
Welcome back! Our monthly support group meeting resumes tonight with our friends and families joining forces with Exceptional Families. See you soon.
Parking is free on street after 6pm, adjacent lot is $6 (or free in marked museum spaces with museum member parking pass)
Registration is required for childcare – www.exceptionalfamilies.org/sfps-tacoma.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, Disability, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Infant, Mental Health, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Respite, Special Needs, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Dads
Schedule: 2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm
Cost: $5 childcare deposit
Childcare: rsvp at website $5 deposit
Registration: email or rsvp childcare on website
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Denise Walk
Agency: Exceptional Families Network
True
2
1813
East African Community Services-Children's Programs
East African Community Services (EACS) is dedicated to improving the well-being and quality of life for East African youth and their families in Seattle. We provide tools to adjust to life in the United States, preserve diverse cultural heritages, and participate in broad and integrated community life. Programs include robotics, after school, summer and ESL classes.
(Keywords: Childcare, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Teen, )
Audience: Families of Seattle East African Community
Schedule: Call for info
Cost: Call for info
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
Website: http://www.eastafricancs.org
True
4
updated 12/14
1517
Educational Opportunities for Children and Families
ECEAP/Head Start program; before/after school program; infant/toddler care.(Keywords: Childcare, Early Learning, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: Low income Community
Schedule: Mon-Fri 8am-5pm
Cost: Sliding Fee Scale
Childcare: Yes
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency:
Website: http://eocfwa.org
True
4
4/16
Updated and verified 1/3/12
1302
Encompass
Encompass provides traditional preschool and toddler programs that inspires discovery, creative expression and social problem-solving skills. We are accredited by NAEYC, offer low teacher to student ratios, family style meals, development & health screenings & social-emotional assessments. Also incorporates ECEAP.
EARLY LEARNING
Preschool
Toddler Groups
ParentChild+
Summer Camps
PEDIATRIC THERAPY
Birth to Three Early Intervention
Clinic Therapy Services
Behavioral Health
FAMILY ENRICHMENT
Groups
Workshops and Sessions
Parents’ Night Out
EVENTS
Calendar
Autumn Gala
Rise & Thrive Breakfast
Take a Seat for Kids(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Baby, Childcare, Counseling, Child Protective Services, Daycare, Disability, DSHS, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Health, Home Visit, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, P, )
Audience: children 0-8 yrs and their adults
Schedule: varies
Cost: varies
Childcare: preschool and daycare
Registration: Yes
Start Date: varies
School year
Kristina Steffen
Agency: Encompass
Website: http://www.encompassnw.org
True
4
885
ESD 112 Parents as Teachers Program
The ESD 112 Parents as Teachers Program provides ongoing and short term home visits to families with children ages prenatal to five. We also offer weekly Read and Play story-time groups in partnership with the Fort Vancouver Regional Library and 5 local schools. Spanish component. Kindergarten transition site teams work to ease the transition for new kindergartners by improving readiness for parents, schools and children.(Keywords: Early Learning, Home Visit, Latino, Playgroup, School Readiness, )
Audience: Families with children ages prenatal to 5 living in 5 local school areas: Silver Star, Image, Fruit Valley, Hazel Dell and Yacolt
Schedule: Wednesday; 9:30-11 am
Cost: Free
Childcare: Children Participate
Registration: No
Start Date: September
School year, sometimes summers
Joanne Jacobs
Agency: Educational Service District 112
True
4
Updated and verified 12/6/11
930
Everett Community College/Family LIfe Education
Provides courses designed to teach individuals about the different aspects of the family and its members. Parenting classes, parent/infant or toddler group. Family support.(Keywords: Education, Infant, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: Community
Schedule: Call for Info
Cost: Fees vary
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency:
Website: http://www.evcc.ctc.edu
True
4
293
Everybody's Playgroup
Come discover the joy of learning while playing with your kids. Here we sing, have a snack, read, and create. For families and/or caregivers and kids.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
Schedule: Wed/10:30am-noon
Cost: None
Childcare: No childcare provided
Registration: No
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Sarah
Agency: Family Works
Website: http://www.familyworksseattle.org
True
2
Updated 1/13
verified 3/12
931
Familias Unidas Latinos
Parenting classes; youth intervention; playgroups; and ESL & citizenship classes. Services in Spanish & English.(Keywords: Basic Needs, Early Learning, Playgroup, Spanish, Support, Teen, )
Audience: Spanish speaking families.
Schedule: Mon thru Thur 9-5
Cost: Fees vary
Childcare: Call
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Familias Unidas
True
4
2105
Familias Unidas Latinos
Parenting classes; youth intervention; playgroups; and ESL & citizenship classes. Services in Spanish & English.(Keywords: Basic Needs, Early Learning, Education, Father, Latino, Playgroup, Spanish, Teen, )
Audience: Spanish speaking families.
Location:
South Everett Community Center
6315 Fleming St. Suite B
- Everett, WA
280
Marysville,
98203
[map]
Schedule: Monday thru Friday, 9 to 5
Cost: None
Childcare: Call
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Familias Unidas
Website: http://www.familiasunidaseverett.com
True
4
updated 4/18
updated 3/14
699
Family Resource and Support Group
Structured parenting group with childrens program with a topic and sharing and support. Potluck meal. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Schedule: 1st Thursday, 6:15-7:45pm
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: rsvp for childcare ahead of the meeting
Registration: email
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Cathy
Agency: Sound
Website: https://www.sound.health/
True
2
2057
FamilyWorks - Play & Learn Group
FamilyWorks offers a wide variety of playgroups in our beautiful playroom. Our playroom is filled with toys, art supplies, and books—allowing children to make choices and providing many learning opportunities. Parents and caregivers of young children (birth to 5 years of age) are invited to bring their youngsters and join together to play, read, create, sing, and have snacks. Participation in all playgroups is free. Snack included.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents, grandparents, and caregivers and children 0 to 5 years
Schedule: Wednesdays/Fridays 10:30 AM to 12 PM
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Sarah
Agency: FamilyWorks Resource Centers
True
2
Updated 5/16
1771
FamilyWorks Resource Center & Food Bank
Located in the Wallingford neighborhood, FamilyWorks provides a variety of services to support families. These include -
*Parent/child Playgroups
*Parenting Classes
*Individual and Family Advocacy
*Teen Parent Program
*Single Parent Activities
*Life Skills Development
*Weekly WIC Nutritionist Appointments
(Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Food, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Neglect, Playgroup, School Readiness, Spanish, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Families
Schedule: Mon/9:30-12pm; Tues-Thurs/9:30-5pm; Fri/9:30-1pm
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Call for WIC appointments
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Family Works Resource Center
True
4
Updated 5/16
102
Fatherhood Group
Fathers of all kind are welcome to join the drop-in fatherhood group at North Seattle Family Center. The group includes father-child activities and a father support time to talk with other fathers.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: Fathers of all kinds.
Schedule: 2nd and 4th Wednesdays: 6-7:30
Cost: Free
Childcare: Children are in with their dads.
Registration: No.
Start Date: Currently meeting.
Ongoing.
Agency: North Seattle Family Center
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
2
Call for more info 3/12
80
First Steps for Caregivers of Children
Classes include pre-school activities for kids 3-5 years old and educational topics for parents, grandparents, and caregivers.(Keywords: Childcare, Early Learning, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, )
Audience: Caregivers and children 3-5 years
Location:
Shoreline Family Support Center
Center for Human Services
- 17018 15th Ave. NE
65
Shoreline,
98155
[map]
Schedule: Mon. and Wed. 10am-Noon
Cost: Free
Childcare: None
Registration: Required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Rachel Clark
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
2
contact center for more info
2/12
1691
Full Circle Leadership Parenting Classes Spanish and ENglish
Parenting Classes and Family Counseling Demonstrations with Mary Dalton
Sept 16 : Understanding Children’s Mistaken Goals – 1
Sept 30 : Understanding Children’s Mistaken Goals – 2
Oct 7 : The Power of Encouragment
Oct 21 : The Family Meeting
Nov 4 : Building Self-Discipline : Homework & School
Nov 18 : Actions, Not Words! Getting out of Nagging, Power Struggles & Conflict
Dec 2 : Take Time for Training
Dec 16 : Building on the Positive/Eliminating Criticism
Jan 6 : How to Induce Respect the Rights of Others
Jan 27 : Moving Beyond Punishment & Reward
Feb 3 : How to Manage Screen Time & Technology Peacefully
Feb 24 : Building on the Positive & Eliminating Criticism
March 2 : Bullying, Sibling fighting & Whining
March 16 : Sharing Responsibility: Chores
April 6 : The Fallacy of Reward & Punishment
April 20 : How to use Natural & Logical Consequences
May 4 : Routines: The Morning Rush & Bedtime
May 18 : Avoid Giving Undue Attention
June 1 : How to Manage Screen Time & Technology Peacefully
(Keywords: Abuse, Counseling, Education, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Health, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Spanish, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Community
Schedule: Monday Evenings during the school year
Cost: Free
Childcare: Provided, free
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
True
1
1988
Grupo de Juego en Español/Spanish Program
FamilyWorks offers a wide variety of playgroups in our beautiful playroom. Our playroom is filled with toys, art supplies, and books—allowing children to make choices and providing many learning opportunities. Parents and caregivers of young children (birth to 5 years of age) are invited to bring their youngsters and join together to play, read, create, sing, and have snacks. Participation in all playgroups is free.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Spanish speaking parents and caregivers, and children 0 to 5 years
Schedule: Tuesday/11 am to 12:30 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Sarah
Agency: Family Works
True
2
Updated 5/16
1943
Healthy Start
Home visits, baby-toddler information, resources, and play groups for first-time parents ages 22 and younger. (Keywords: Baby, Education, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: First-time parents ages 22 and under.
Schedule: Ongoing
Cost: free
Childcare: Call for information
Registration: Call for information
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Brooke
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
4
Updated 2/10
1359
Holly Ridge Center
Infant Toddler Program: Early intervention services to children with special needs and their families; Adult Employment Services: Employment opportunities in the community with vocational trainers; Early Learning Center Playgroups: Playgroups are designed to provide an environment where all children learn through positive play.(Keywords: Disability, Grandmother, Infant, Playgroup, Special Needs, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Families and special needs children
Schedule: Call for info
Cost: Call for Information
Childcare: Call for info
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
Website: http://www.hollyridge.org
True
4
519
ICAN North Bellevue - Therapy and support
ICAN Eastside Children\\\'s Therapy clinic serves individuals in need of therapy due to congenital disability, developmental delay, trauma, disease, surgery or acquired neurological conditions. Our clinics collaborate with each other to provide a full range of specialized group programs including feeding therapy, handwriting and social skills.(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, FAS, Home School, Mental Health, Playgroup, Special Needs, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Special Needs children - including post-adoption
Schedule: varies
Cost: insurance
Childcare: no
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: ICAN
Website: https://www.i-can.center/
True
4
updated 10/21
2061
ICAN South Bellevue - Therapy and support
ICAN Eastside Children\'s Therapy clinic serves individuals in need of therapy due to congenital disability, developmental delay, trauma, disease, surgery or acquired neurological conditions. Our clinics collaborate with each other to provide a full range of specialized group programs including feeding therapy, handwriting and social skills.(Keywords: Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Depression, FAS, Home School, Mental Health, Playgroup, Special Needs, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Special Needs children - including post-adoption
Schedule: varies
Cost: insurance
Childcare: no
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: ICAN
Website: https://www.i-can.center/
True
4
Updated 10/21
148
Jackson Park Play and Learn
Each session provides a creative activity for preschoolers and parents. Parents can engage in supportive and educational discussions on parenting and family issues and receive information on resources. Fun activities and supportive and educational workshops.(Keywords: Early Learning, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: For parents/caregivers and children ages birth-5.
Schedule: Tuesdays 10am-12pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: Children with their parents
Registration: No.
Start Date: Currently meeting.
Ongoing.
Kerianne Gardner
Agency: North Seattle Family Center
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
2
Call for more info 3/12
198
Japanese Speaking Playgroup
Organized by Japanese families - a time to share, sing, and speak Japanese!
(Keywords: Baby, Father, Infant, Latino, Playgroup, Spanish, Toddler, )
Audience:
Schedule: Tuesdays 1:30 - 3:00 pm
Cost: None
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: Family Works Resource Center
True
2
Updated 8/15
1905
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are organized play groups for young children and the people who take care of them – grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, other family members, friends and parents. At Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, young children and their caregivers participate in fun, educational play activities and get to know other people in their neighborhood. Caregivers also learn more about child development and what they can do at home to support growth and early learning of the children in their care.(Keywords: Baby, Breastfeeding, Childcare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School, School Readiness, Spanish, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Children birth to 5 and their caregivers
Schedule: Mondays 10:30AM-12PM
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: NA
Registration:
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: https://www.childcare.org/family-services/find-car
True
2
1936
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create and learn during this
facilitated play time. Activities include art projects, story time, singing songs, and learning to play together. Groups are free and open to children and adults of all abilities.(Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents with children ages 0-5
Schedule: Thursdays 10:30-12
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: Center for Human Services
True
1
918
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn North Bellevue
1.30 p.m. – KCLS Storytime
2.00 p.m. – Preschool Enrichment (3 years and above) & Toddler Playtime (under 3 year olds)
(Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Schedule: Thursdays 1:30-3
Cost: free
Childcare: includes children
Registration:
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Sucheta Pardikar
Agency: India Association of Western Washington
Website: https://iaww.org/programs-schedule/
True
1
2181
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn - Harmony Elementary
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends who take care of them. Group follows the school district calendar, September - May. (Keywords: Baby, Food, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Wednesdays 2-3:15
Cost: Free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: September
September - May
Kaye Marshall
Agency: Mt Baker School District
Website: https://www.mtbaker.wednet.edu/
True
1
453
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn - Kitsap Rescue Mission
Parents, caregivers, and children 0-5 years old are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Free and open to children and adults of all abilities.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: parents, step parents, grandparents, other caregivers with children 0-5
Schedule: Fridays 5 - 7 PM
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Nancy Olsten
Agency: OESD 114
Website: https://www.kitsaprescue.org/
True
1
917
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn - library
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends who take care of them. Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art, and playing.(Keywords: Baby, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: families with children birth to 5
Schedule: Mondays 10:30-12
Cost: free
Childcare: includes children
Registration: show up
Start Date: ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: King County Library System
True
1
315
KCR - Helping Kids Cope with Divorce
This is an interactive group experience for both parents and children of divorce or separation. Children learn to express feelings and thoughts as they partcipate in group activities such as art expression, games and role playing. Parents learn ways that children act and react and ways to be supportive during this transitional time. Parents and children are in separate workshops. One 3 1/2 hour program or 2 hours per week for 4 weeks. Call for more information.(Keywords: Playgroup, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience:
Schedule: Varies by quarter
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing Quarterly
Agency: The Parenting Place
True
1
206
Kindering Virtual Play Pass
Toddler/Preschool Therapeutic activity classes for ages 16-42 months through Kindering. Classes in English or Spanish or both. Monthly subscription to unlimited classes on topics like sensory snack time, communication circle, show and share, movement circle, circle and art and more. Includes newsletter and phone line access to a developmental specialist. Open to anyone via online live classes, $30/month subscription. Scholarships available.(Keywords: Autism, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: parents and children 16-43 months
Schedule: Monday - Friday
Cost: $30/mo
Childcare: na
Registration: https://kindering.org/virtual-play-pass-registrati
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Kindering
True
1
2020
La Casa Hogar
La Casa Hogar/Yakima Interfaith Coalition both provides and cultivates educational resources that meet the diverse needs of the Hispanic immigrant women and children of Yakima and its surrounding neighborhoods, creating a diverse, healthy, and self-sustaining resource for transformation in eastern Washington. Clients are empowered to practice self-sufficiency through education, gaining highly valued skills in computer and family literacy, English as a Second language, and early learning activities in our children’s learning center and leadership. (Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Clothing, Domestic Violence, Early Learning, Education, Food, Health, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Spanish, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Hispanic immigrant women and children in the Yakima Valley.
Schedule: Admin. Hrs. Mon.-Fri./9am to 5pm
Cost: No fee
Childcare: Call
Registration: Call to register
Start Date: NA
Ongoing
Agency: Yakima Interfaith Coalition
Website: http://www.lacasahogar.org
True
4
Updated 02/14
Visit website for class and group schedule. Classes/groups include:
Citizenship
ESL & Computer Class
Leading Change Through Advocacy
ESL - levels 1-5
Literacy
Driving
GED Preparation
Computer Literacy
Learning Basket (see separate listing)
Nutrition
Early Learning Center (see separate listing)
Clothing Bank
Emergency Outreach
updated 10/11
1273
La Casa Hogar Early Learning Center
Children prepare for success in school while their mothers are in class. Parents are encouraged to implement the early learning activities from the ELC to their homes and community.(Keywords: Early Learning, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Spanish, Toddler, )
Audience: Hispanic women and children
Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9am to 3pm
Cost: None
Childcare: See above
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Yakima Interfaith Coalition
Website: http://www.lacasahogar.org
True
4
Updated 02/14
280
Learning With Infants and Toddlers
Children and parents participate in activities, music and discussion. Designed to help parents understand and enjoy their child\'s infancy and toddlerhood.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Infant, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: parents of children birth-48 month and the children.
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration: Yes, required.
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Nancy Keaton
Agency: Centralia Community College
True
2
719
Library Story Time 3-5 year olds
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn is an organized playgroup and story time for 3-5 year olds, not enrolled in a preschool program, with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, and other family and friends who take care of them. Younger siblings are welcome.
Mondays, September 16 – November 4 at 2:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. (45 minute program)
Thursdays, September 19 – November 14 at 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. (30 minute program)
Central Library, Dodson Room
craft time at the end(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and caregivers and their 3-5 year olds
Schedule: Mon 2-3, Thurs 10:15-11
Cost: none
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Julie or Mandee
Agency: Bellingham Public Library
True
2
232
Maple Valley Community Center
The Family Program encourages community members to participate in activities that create opportunities for positive involvement, increase life skills, provide parent education and connections with one another.
The Youth Program offers diverse and innovative activities and programs.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: Families, youth, seniors
Schedule: Office Hours M-F 8:30AM-5PM
Cost: call for info
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Maple Valley Community Center
Website: http://www.maplevalleycc.org/
True
4
3/14
1553
Mommies & Movers Support Group/Play Group
A support group for mom and babies six months and older. Drop by the Health Education Center to find support and friendships.(Keywords: Playgroup, Postpartum, )
Audience: Parents of Children 6 months to 2 years
Schedule: Fridays 10:30am to 12pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: No childcare provided
Registration: No
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency:
True
2
Updated and verified 1/3/12
938
MOMS Day Out
A FANTASTIC COMMUNITY OUTREACH THAT GIVES PARENTS OF CHILDREN 6-MONTHS THROUGH PRE-K A WEEKLY KID-FREE BREAK!
OUR GOAL
To keep kids happy, safe and engaged while allowing their parents a weekly kid-free break for appointments, errands, or just some alone time.
CLASS SET-UP AND ACTIVITIES
The children are divided into age groups to better provide age- appropriate activities. The children take part in activities such as drawing, painting, stories, songs, crafts, snack time, and free play.
HOURS
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday, September through June. Enrollment is limited to one day a week per child.
Each mother or father is required to assist as a parent helper two times per year per child(Keywords: Baby, Childcare, Daycare, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Mother, Playgroup, Respite, Toddler, )
Audience: Moms, Dads, and 6 mo to 4 yrs old
Schedule: 9-noon, Wed, Thurs, Fri
Cost: fee per class, max once per week
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency:
True
2
Parent must assist as a child helper 2x per year
1128
New Holly Youth & Family Center
Family and Youth counseling; ESL; citizenship; Girl Scouts; Playgroup.(Keywords: Counseling, Playgroup, Teen, )
Audience: Children and Families
Schedule: Mon thru Fri 9-5 - see below for playgroup
Cost: Free
Childcare: Call for info
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Marcy Miller
Agency: Neighborhood House
Website: http://www.nhwa.org
True
4
Call for more info, verified 3/12
1587
North Seattle Family Center-Teen Parent Group
Positive parenting support for young parents; parent/child activities; field trips; resources; cooking; friendship; free food and more.(Keywords: Food, Fun, Playgroup, Support, Teen, )
Audience: Teen/Young Parents (up to 23 years old)
Schedule: Saturdays 4-6 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Gladys
Agency: Family Works
True
4
Updated 3/12
22
North Seattle Play and Learn
Each session provides a creative activity for children and parents. Parents can engage in supportive and educational discussions on parenting and family issues and receive information on resources. There are lots of good reasons to join: fun activities, supportive and educational workshops, and the best reason - to build a strong bond with your children and your community.(Keywords: Baby, Education, Fun, Playgroup, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and children age birth-5.
Schedule: Wednesday, 10am to noon
Cost: Free
Childcare: Children with their parents.
Registration: No.
Start Date: Currently meeting.
Ongoing.
Colleen Maxwell
Agency: North Seattle Family Center
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
2
Call for more information 3/12
737
Om Mama weekly meetup
We hope to see you at our *first* mama meet up on October 10th!! Om Mama will be hosting get togethers every month so you can connect with other anticipating/expecting/new moms in the area! We’ll have snacks, goofy ice breaker games & time to get to know each other! The studio space is so cute & cozy, too - Mama meetups are FREE for members & their guest so feel free to bring a friend! Join at ommamaco.com - Can’t wait to see you then! xo(Keywords: Baby, Mother, Playgroup, Postpartum, Support, )
Audience: new and expecting mothers
Schedule:
Cost: free for members, guests are free
Childcare: kid friendly
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency: Om Mama Co
Website: https://ommamaco.com/upcoming-events
True
2
meet ups every 2nd wednesday
Membership is free for 2018
1451
Opportunity Council-Community Resources
Energy assistance; homeless intervention; emergency family shelter; eviction prevention; home weatherization/rehab; child care resource/referral; food/nutrition programs; child care & support.(Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Breastfeeding, Childcare, Diapers, Education, Father, Food, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Housing, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School, School Readiness, Shelter, Spanish, Substance Abuse, Support, Teen, To, )
Audience: Low income Community/Homeless
Schedule: Call for Info
Cost: Call for Information
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Call for information
Agency:
Website: http://www.oppco.org
True
4
updated 4/18
879
Parent Support Group - Special Needs Families
Date: 2nd Thursday of each month
Time: 6pm to 8pm
Where: Children\'s Museum of Tacoma
1501 Pacific Ave, Tacoma
Parking: free on street after 6pm, adjacent lot is $6 (or free in marked museum spaces with museum member parking pass)
Childcare requires $5 deposit
(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Adoption, Disability, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Respite, Special Needs, Step Parent, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: families with special needs children
Schedule: 2nd Thursday, 6-8 pm
Cost: No
Childcare: rsvp at website $5 deposit
Registration: email specialfamiliespac@gmail.com
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Denise Walk
Agency: Wyatt Holliday Found dba Exceptional Families
True
2
490
Parent Support Group: Crawlers
Support groups for new parents in the area. Discuss common topics of interst to new parents, networking, socializing, peer support. Facilitated by Lactation Consultant and Childbirth Educator.
(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: Parents with children 7-12 months old.
Schedule: Wednesdays, 11:30-1PM
Cost: free
Childcare: no, parents meet with children
Registration: call for info
Start Date: currently meeting
ongoing
Denise
Agency: Valley Medical Center
True
2
updated 1/15
509
Parent Toddler Groups
8 week sessions for parents and children to meet others, enjoy music, movement, brain activities. Certified parent educator discussions are held regarding research based early learning, ages and stages, typical parenting concerns. Children are never separated from parents.(Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Playgroup, Preschool, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents with toddlers/12-30 months
Schedule: Mondays, 9:30-11:00 a.m.
Cost: Yes- $75.00
Childcare: No
Registration: Yes
Start Date: March 19 2007
8 weeks each quarter
Lynn Faherty
Agency: Bates Technical College
Website: http://www.bates.ctc.edu/homefamily
True
2
Kiwanis Scholarships available. Ask about how to qualify.
Verified 12/27/11
75
Parent/Caregiver Infant Class
Supportive, informative parent education discussions for adults. Developmentally appropriate play, music, and movement for children up to 1 year (as of September 1st 2019)
Scholarships available
(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of infants up to 1 year
Schedule: Thursdays 3:30-5:30 pm
Cost: $90/mo
Childcare: na
Registration: email sally@kscoop.org
Start Date: October 2019
ongoing
Sally Olson
Agency: King Street Co-operative Preschool
Website: https://kscoop.org/
True
1
138
Parent/Caregiver Toddler Class
Supportive, informative parent education discussions for adults. Developmentally appropriate play for children 1-2 years old (as of September 1st, 2019).
Scholarships available(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: parent/caregiver and 1-2 yr olds
Schedule: 3:30 - 5:30 pm Tuesdays
Cost: $90/mo
Childcare: na
Registration: sally@kscoop.org
Start Date: October 2019
ongoing
Sally Olson
Agency: King Street Co-operative
Website: https://kscoop.org/
True
1
554
Parenting Class for young parents (teen-24)
Free parenting class for young parents (teens up to 24 years old) who have a baby up to 7 months old or are pregnant in the last trimester(Keywords: Education, Infant, Playgroup, Postpartum, Pregnancy, )
Audience:
Schedule:
Cost: No
Childcare:
Registration: Yes
Start Date:
6 weeks
Agency:
True
1
updated 2/25/15
253
Parenting group 0-6 months
Little Sprouts is new parent group for parents with babies 0-6mo. Each weekly meeting we have a focused topic and time for connection and open discussion. All are welcome! Facilitated by doulas, a chiropractor, physical therapist and mental health counselor. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Breastfeeding, Depression, Fun, Mental Health, Mother, Nursing, Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: parents of 0-6 months baby
Schedule: Tuesdays 10-12
Cost: no cost
Childcare: includes baby
Registration: call or email
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Melinda Ferguson
Agency: Sprouts Birth Center
Website: http://sproutbirthcenter.com/
True
2
613
Parents Place
This Family Resource Center has been in existence for over twenty years providing parenting information, education and support. We are a private, non-profit agency relying on donations and community support , promoting a community commitment to healthy parenting and strengthening and enhancing families to ensure the well-being of children.(Keywords: Baby, Childcare, Early Learning, Education, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers
Schedule: Mon.-Fri./9am to 4pm
Cost: Varies
Childcare: Yes
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Anytime
Ongoing
Kathie Griffin
Agency: Community Caring Project
Website: http://www.parentsplacelv.org
True
4
updated 10/21
300
PAVE special needs parent groups
A group for parents and caregivers of individuals with disabilities, or special healthcare or learning needs. This group is about laughter, sharing resources, support, and building community.
(Keywords: Adoption, Autism, FAS, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Special Needs, Stress, Support, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: parents and caregivers of individuals w disabilities
Location:
various locations in Pierce County
good samaritan hospital
- 401 15th ave se
66
Puyallup,
98372
[map]
Schedule: see website
Cost: none
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Agency: PAVE
True
2
192
PEPS Parent-Child Activity Time
For parents and children ages birth to three. Each session provides a creative activity for children while parents engage in supportive and educational discussions on parenting and family issues and
receive information on resources.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Fun, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, Support, Toddler, )
Audience:
Schedule: Fridays, 1-3 pm
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: SW Family Center
True
2
Updated 2/12
1020
Pierce College
Early child education program. Parents of toddlers and two year olds attend 10 weekly 2 hr sessions. Sessions include discussion, directed play, food demonstrations and informative presentations. Nursery School Program for 3, 4, and 5 year olds. open to general public. Fee $22 registration and $66.50 for materials.(Keywords: Early Learning, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, School, Toddler, )
Audience: Open to general public
Schedule: m-f 7:30 -4:30
Cost: $66.50 for materials
Childcare: Nursery School Program for 3,4, and 5 year old
Registration: Yes $22 registration
Start Date: Call for next session
10 weeks
Agency:
Website: http://www.pierce.ctc.edu/dept/ece/
True
4
2/14
1173
Play & Learn/Children\'s Home Society
Kaleidoscope Play & Learn groups are organized play groups for young children and the people who take care of them – grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers and sisters, other family members, friends and parents. At Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, young children and their caregivers participate in fun, educational play activities and get to know other people in their neighborhood. Caregivers also learn more about child development and what they can do at home to support growth and early learning of the children in their care.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents & caregivers of children birth to 5 years.
Schedule: Wednesdays 1:15-2:45
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: Yes
Start Date:
Agency:
True
4
No group mid-April-Sept
1845
Play and Learn
For Children 0-5 and their parents and or others who take care of them. You and your child will have fun together: Playing, creating art, telling stories, singing songs. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Mondays 10:30-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: September 8, 2019
ongoing
Agency: Everett Public Schools
True
1
314
Play and Learn (in Black Diamond)
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a 90 minute class and group for children birth to 5 years old to experience guided topics with their parents or caregivers or relatives or other adults friends. Open to all, no fee, no registration required. (Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Special Needs, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Tuesdays 2-3:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: ongoing
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Childrens Therapy Center
True
1
143
Play and Learn - Bitterlake
For Adults and children, birth to 5 years old. Each session provides a creative activity for children and their caregivers. Caregivers can engage in supportive and educational discussions of parenting, family issues and child development. Discover what activities and toys best support your child's brain in making essential connections.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and children 0-5
Schedule: Wednesdays, 10am-12pm
Cost: FREE
Childcare: No childcare provided
Registration: No
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Kaaren Sidoine
Agency: North Seattle Family Center
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
2
Call for more information 3/12
488
Play and Learn - Brinnon
Parents and children come together to hear stories, have snacks, do crafts, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Mondays in Gym, Thursdays in PreSc 10-11:30 am
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: no, drop in
Start Date: currently operating
ongoing
Alicia
Agency: First Step Family Support Center
True
1
1610
Play and Learn - Enumclaw Library
Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, sharing books and stories, creating art and playing.
Suitable for:Children & Families
Infants
Preschoolers
Toddlers(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 10:30-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: King County Library System
True
1
230
Play and Learn - Scarlet Road
Stories, Craft, Circle Time and Supportive Discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with children and to interact with other families in playtime, learning and sharing together to enhance the bond with your family and the community
Lael Voeller laelkaz@gmail.com or Jana Goyenechea jana@scartletroad.org(Keywords: Abuse, Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Relative, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Saturdays 10 - 12 pm
Cost: none
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Jana Goyenechea
Agency: OESD 114
Website: https://scarletroad.org/
True
1
365
Play and Learn - Somali language
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Respite, School Readiness, Step Parent, Stress, Toddler, )
Audience: Families with children 0 to 5
Location:
Neighborhood House 1st floor of building
11215 5th Ave SW
- parking in back
194
White Center,
98146
[map]
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm
Cost: No fee
Childcare: includes children
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Fartun Bakari
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
Website: https://www.wccda.org/education
True
1
492
Play and Learn - Spanish
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children0-5 and their children.
Location:
Neighborhood House 1st floor of building
11215 5th Ave SW
- parking in back
194
White Center,
98146
[map]
Schedule: Fridays, 10am - 12pm
Cost: No fee
Childcare: includes children
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Elsa Benavides
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
Website: https://www.wccda.org/education
True
1
1144
Play and Learn - Spanish
Spanish Play and Learn at Arbor Heights Apartments. Focus on parent attachement, literacy, and early learning. Open to the community. (Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Schedule: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00
Cost: None
Childcare: includes children
Registration: email
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Veronica Solis and Athena Moag
Agency: Southwest Youth and Family Services, New Futures
True
1
1475
Play and Learn - Woodside East Apartments
Come to our Play and Learn Group! Come find activities for your children under 5 years old. Give them an opportunity to develop social skills and become school ready. Come meet other parents and caregivers in your community and get important information and resources. No registration necessary. Free and open to all.(Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 10:30-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Mabel Kwong
Agency: Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC)
Website: http://www.epicnet.org
True
1
2174
Play and Learn 0-5 Verdant
This play & learn group is open to children of all abilities, ages birth – 5 years old. Parents and children are invited to join us for fun activities, gross motor play, and circle time led by trained staff – all designed to foster your child’s development. (Keywords: Adoption, Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 10-11
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency:
True
1
2033
Play and Learn 12-36 months Encompass
Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Schedule: Thursdays 9-11
Cost: No fee
Childcare: includes toddler, none for other children
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
311
Play and Learn at Birth to Five Center
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a 90 minute class and group for children birth to 5 years old to experience guided topics with their parents or caregivers or relatives or other adults friends. Open to all, no fee, no registration required. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Location:
JJ Smith Elementary
1640 Fell Street
- Birth to Five Center Classroom 7
174
Enumclaw,
98022
[map]
Schedule: Tuesdays 11-12:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Katherine Payment
Agency: Childrens Therapy Center
True
1
527
Play and Learn Birch Bay Bible Community Church
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts, uncles, brothers, sisters, and other family and friends who take care of them. Group follows school district calendar.
Singing songs, telling stories, creating art, playing. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Wednesdays 1:30-3
Cost: None
Childcare: includes children
Registration: none required
Start Date: September
school district calendar Sept - May
Tania Bass
Agency: Blaine School District
True
1
48
Play and Learn English and Chinese - Newport Way Library
Come to our Play and Learn Group! Come find activities for your children under 5 years old. Give them an opportunity to develop social skills and improve their English and Chinese to become school ready. Come meet other parents and caregivers in your community and get important information and resources. No registration necessary. (Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents of children 0 to 5 years
Schedule: Fridays 10:30-12
Cost: no
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Mabel Kwong
Agency: Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC)
True
1
279
Play and Learn English and Spanish
Free playgroup for parents and caregivers (aunts, grandparents, uncles, and neighbors) with children birth to 5 years of age! Bring children with you and stay to play, sing, and have a snack together. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Spanish, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Wednesday 10 - 11:30 am
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes children
Registration: call or email
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Maira Ramirez
Agency: Child Care Action Council
True
2
2041
Play and Learn English and Spanish
Come to our Play and Learn Group! Come find activities for your children under 5 years old. Give them an opportunity to develop social skills and improve their English and Spanish to become school ready. Come meet other parents and caregivers in your community and get important information and resources. No registration necessary.
(Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Playgroup, Spanish, Toddler, )
Audience: families with children birth to 5
Schedule: Fridays 10:30-12
Cost: No fee
Childcare:
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Mabel Kwong
Agency: Chinese Information and Service Center (CISC)
True
1
147
Play and Learn English and Spanish Sterling Meadows
Kaleidoscope Play&Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children ages 0-5 with
their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and otherfamily and friends who take
care ofthem.(Keywords: Baby, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Mondays 10:30-12
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: Ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Bellingham Schools
Website: https://www.ccanorthwest.org/kpl/
True
1
407
Play and Learn First Step Family Support Center
Parents and children come together to hear stories, have snacks, do crafts, and participate in circle time and supportive discussions! This is a great place to have FUN with your children, to interact with other families in playtime, and enhance the bond with your family and the community. Sessions are free and open to everyone!(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: parents and caregivers with children birth to 5 years old
Schedule: Thursdays 10 am - 11:30 am
Cost: No
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: call
Start Date: Sept 19, 2019
Dec 5, 2019
Kaylee Cammack
Agency: First Step Family Support Center
True
1
581
Play and Learn Group - Blaine Primary School
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is an organized playgroup open to all children 0-5 with their parents, grandparents, aunts and uncles and other family and friends who take care of them. Group follows the school district calendar.
Led by Blaine School District employees & early learning enthusiasts, this group aims to help families prepare their young children (birth to age 5) for success in school and life through play and exploration.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 9-10:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: September
September - May
Laura Oasved
Agency: Blaine School District
True
1
684
Play and Learn Group - North Seattle Family Center
Play groups that promote creativity, education, and positive parenting. (Keywords: Early Learning, Education, Infant, Playgroup, Toddler, )
Audience: Young Children and Parents
Schedule: Wed. 10-12. 2nd Friday of each month 10-11:30
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: No
Registration: No
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Northshore Family Center
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
4
Updated 3/12 - call for more information
The friday class is for Muslim families.
updated 8/09
721
Play and Learn Group 0-5 yrs old
Play and Learn is an organized playgroup for children ages 0-5 years and caregivers! Everyone is welcome to join in the fun with our inclusive environment. We explore toys, grow relationships, sing, and get our energy out with gym and ball pit time! This group follows the Highline School District Calendar. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 10-11:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: Fall (school district calendar)
September - May
Agency: Childrens Therapy Center
True
1
968
Play and Learn Group 0-5 yrs old
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a 90 minute class and group for children birth to 5 years old to experience guided topics with their parents or caregivers or relatives or other adults friends. Open to all, no fee, no registration required. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Fridays 11-12:30
Cost: FREE
Childcare: children included
Registration: no registration required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Katherine Payment
Agency: Childrens Therapy Center
True
2
2100
Play and Learn Group 0-5 yrs old
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a 90 minute class and group for children birth to 5 years old to experience guided topics with their parents or caregivers or relatives or other adults friends. Open to all, no fee, no registration required. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Special Needs, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Tuesdays 2-3:30
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Agency: Childrens Therapy Center
True
1
580
Play and Learn Kaleidescope - First Step Family Support Center
Classes for parents, grandparents, and everyone caring for a baby or young toddler (birth to 5 years and siblings). Parent - baby activities, music and story times, and curriculum focusing on infant-toddler development, early brain growth, literacy activities, safety, beginning discipline, anger and stress management.
Family Life Course 1 college credit at Peninsula College(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Grandparent, Infant, Playgroup, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Families with children 0 to 5 yrs and siblings
Schedule: Wednesdays 9:30 -11 am
Cost: No fees required
Childcare: Yes
Registration: call to see if group is active
Start Date: Quarterly: Fall/Winter/Spring
11 weeks
Krista Hanan
Agency: First Step Family Support Center
True
1
234
Play and Learn Library - Spanish and English
Newborn to age 5 with caregiver.
Have fun singing songs, telling stories, reading books, creating art and playing. Play & Learn is in English, and the facilitator is bilingual in English and Spanish.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Tuesdays 10:30-12:00
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: King County Library System
True
1
495
Play and Learn multi-language and english
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: families and friends of/and children birth to 5 yrs old
Schedule: Weds/Thurs 10-12
Cost: free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Elsa Benavides
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
Website: https://www.wccda.org/education
True
1
221
Play and Learn North Bellingham
We play, sing, tell stories, share a snack, and have fun!
This weekly activity is designed for children NOT enrolled in preschool and who reside in Ferndale School District boundaries. Play & Learn will meet every Monday at North Bellingham Learning Center (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents, grandparents, caregivers and their children ages 5 years and younger
Schedule: Mondays 10:15 a.m. – 12 (September
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes 0-5, none for older kids
Registration: none required
Start Date: September, 2019
Sept - June
Rachel Bowlden
Agency: Ferndale School District
True
1
523
Play and Learn Toddler - Encompass
Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Schedule: Thursdays 9-11
Cost: free
Childcare: No, toddler included
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
1031
Play and Learn Toddler - Encompass
Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Relative, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Schedule: Fridays 9-11
Cost: Free
Childcare: includes toddler, none for other children
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
1945
Play and Learn Toddler - Encompass
Encompass offers weekly Toddler Groups for children ages 12-36 months and their caregivers to stimulate social skills and brain development through age-appropriate, play-based learning experiences using the Kaleidoscope Play and Learn model. In our Toddler Groups, toddlers and caregivers make new friends, and parents receive education and support as well as consultation and screenings with specialists if needed.(Keywords: Early Learning, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, School Readiness, Step Parent, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children 12-36 months and their children.
Schedule: Fridays 9-11
Cost: free
Childcare: includes toddler, none for other children
Registration: https://encompass.campmanagement.com/enroll
Start Date: September
Sept - June
Kendall Hemphill
Agency: Encompass
True
1
628
Play and Learn, English and Salish language
Come meet other Native families with young children. Play on the beach and in the woods. Learn Southern Puget Salish and feel comfortable practicing your own Native Language.
Walk north up the path towards the Environmental Science Center (meet right underneath the covered area of right across from the building(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mental Health, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Relative, School Readiness, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: Puget Sound Native Families and children 0-5
Location:
Seahurst Park
2220 SW Seahurst Park Rd
- by the Environmental Science Center
82
Burien,
98166
[map]
Schedule: Tuesdays 1-3
Cost: none
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: ongoing
ongoing
Eir Cheeka
Agency: WCCDA
Website: https://www.wccda.org/education
True
1
1825
Play and Learn: Columbia City
Classes; activities; support; play groups for children 0-5. Multi-cultural languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Mother, Playgroup, Spanish, Support, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Schedule: Fridays, 11:30am-1pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: No
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Vanessa Miranda Lobo
Agency: Atlantic Street Center
Website: http://www.atlanticstreet.org
True
2
contact for more info 3/12
1824
Play and Learn: Rainier Beach
Classes; activities; support; play groups for children 0-5. Multi-cultural languages: Spanish, Portuguese, English.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Mother, Playgroup, Spanish, Support, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers & children 0-5
Schedule: Wednesday, 11am-12:30pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: No
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Vanessa Miranda Lobo
Agency: Atlantic Street Center
Website: http://www.atlanticstreet.org
True
2
Contact for more info 3/12
1822
Play and Learn: White Center - vietnamese language
Kaleidoscope Play and Learn is a free facilitated playgroup where children and their caregivers play and learn together. Parents and caregivers create community with one another, talking and sharing, while children have the important experience of playing with other children. Children 0-5 and their caregivers are welcome.(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
Location:
Greenbridge Community Center
9800 8th Ave SW
- Joe Thomas room
194
White Center,
98106
[map]
Schedule: Fridays 10-12
Cost: Free
Childcare: children included
Registration: none required
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Tam Nguyen
Agency: White Center Community Development Association
Website: https://www.wccda.org/education
True
1
87
Play Time at Third Place Commons
Parents, caregivers, and children are invited to come play, create, and learn during this facilitated play time. Activites include art projects, singing songs, and learning to play together.(Keywords: Early Learning, Fun, Playgroup, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents and caregivers of children ages 0-5
Location:
Third Place Commons at Lake Forest Park Shopping Center
17171 Bothell Way NE
177
Lake Forest Park,
98155
[map]
Schedule: Tuesdays, 10-11:30am
Cost: Free
Childcare: None
Registration: Not required
Start Date: Jan. 16-Mar. 22, 2007
10 sessions
Tanya Schaeffer
Agency: Center for Human Services
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
2
2/14
1150
PlayGarden Children's Choir
After school program - Children's Choir
Free for PlayGardeners and neighborhood kids. Directed by Rochelle House
Wednesdays ages 4-6 and 7-12(Keywords: Playgroup)
Audience: children ages 4-12
Schedule: Wednesdays after school
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: online
Start Date: ongoing
Ongoing
office
Agency: Seattle Children's Playgarden
True
1
Active 4/15
2140
Playscape
Facilitated play-date for children under five and their caregivers. Enjoy a space set up especially to invite playful connections.(Keywords: Baby, Father, Playgroup, Preschool, Toddler, )
Audience: Families with children birth to five
Schedule: Mondays and Fridays 9:30 - 11:30 AM
Cost: No
Childcare: No
Registration: No
Start Date: 2/4/13 - 6/14/13
Mother Mentors
Agency: Mother Mentors
Website: http://mothermentors.weebly.com
True
2
2/14
1099
Preschool Seattle Childrens Playgarden - Special Needs Inclusive
Discover the Magic
The PlayGarden offers a fully inclusive, nature- based preschool program for children ages 3-5 years. We believe that all children deserve a great start in life. Our staff has extensive experience with children of all abilities and is eager to share their love of the natural world with your child.
(Keywords: ADHD, Autism, Childcare, Early Learning, Education, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Special Needs, Toddler, )
Audience: children ages 3-5 all abilities
Schedule: Mon thru Fri
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Agency:
True
1
1448
Saturday Play & Learn Group
Enjoy creative activities for children & parents and discussions on child development, parenting and families issues; information & resources(Keywords: Education, Fun, Infant, Playgroup, Support, Teen, )
Audience: Parents and children 0-5
Schedule: Saturdays 9:30-11:30am
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency: North Seattle Family Center
Website: http://www.chs-wa.org
True
2
Call for more info 3/12
77
Seattle Childrens Playgarden INCLUSION classes for daycare childcare youth professionals
The Seattle Childrens PlayGarden in partnership with the Best Start for Kids Initiative is pleased to announce our 2019-2020 introductory and advanced inclusion workshop series,
Say Yes! to Kids with Disabilities
Friday November 15th, 8:30am-12:30am
Friday November 22, 8:30am-12:30pm
*Space is limited. Please register with the links.
The Intro workshops will offer the same content. Please register for the workshop that works best for your scheduling. All participants are encouraged (though not required) to also register for the advanced workshop.
Advanced Inclusion Workshop
Friday February 7th, 2020, 8:30am-12:30pm
After you register the event organizers will send you an email with a short questionnaire that will help us design the workshop with your specific organizational needs and questions in mind.(Keywords: ADD, ADHD, Abuse, Adoption, Anger management, Autism, Childcare, Child Protective Services, Daycare, Disability, DSHS, Early Learning, FAS, Health, Mental Health, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Public Health, School, School Readiness, Stress, Support, SIDS, Toddler, )
Audience: those who work with children 0-18 and community spaces
Schedule: 11/15 or 11/22 8:30-12:30 and 2/7/2020
Cost: Free
Childcare: no
Registration: link on website to eventbrite
Start Date: one day only
4 hours
Hannah
Agency: Seattle Childrens Play Garden
True
1
1237
Shoreline Community College Parent/Child Center
Parenting classes offered quarterly in connection with the cooperative preschool.(Keywords: Early Learning, Education, Father, Fun, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Special Needs, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents & children 3 months to 5 years
Location:
Shoreline Community College
1900 Building
- 16101 Greenwood Ave. North
65
Shoreline,
98133
[map]
Schedule: Mon thru Fri 7AM-6PM
Cost: Call for Information
Childcare: NA
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Shoreline Community College
True
1
Updated 9/2013
1798
Shoreline Family Support Center
Shoreline Family Support Center is a program of the Center for Human Services. Clothing exchange; Computer Lab; Hopelink Food Bank; WIC; First Steps in Spanish; Healthy Start; Play and Learn Groups.(Keywords: Clothing, Food, Fun, Infant, Playgroup, Preschool, Toddler, )
Audience: Community
Schedule: Monday-Friday 9-5
Cost: None
Childcare: Call for info
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency:
Website: http://www.chs-nw.org
True
4
Verified 2/12
Also available: Adult CPR; Breakthrough Parenting; Citizenship Support; Domestic Violence Support Group for Women; English Classes; Loving Families; call for more information.
updated 3/09
470
Skagit Bright Beginnings Parent Support
Nurse Family Partnership, Home visiting Parent Support warm line, Parents night out, Parent Support group at Brigid Collins, and more Skagit county family support information
See website for programs in your community(Keywords: Adoption, Autism, Baby, Basic Needs, Breastfeeding, Childbirth, Childcare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Home Visit, Infant, Latino, Mother, Nursing, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Postpartum, Pregnancy, Preschool, Public Health, School Readiness, Spanish, S, )
Audience: parents and caregivers pregnancy to 5 years old
Schedule:
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency:
True
2
928
Sky Valley Community Resource Center
Information/referrals; parenting classes; play group; emergency assistance.(Keywords: Playgroup, Support, )
Audience: Community
Schedule: Tues. 9-7; Wed thru Fri 9-5
Cost: Free
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency: Volunteers of America of Western Washington
True
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Updated 1/2012
537
Small Human Festival April 2020
The Seattle 2020 Small Human Festival is the first-in-the-US theater festival for children under the age of three. Produced by Thingyverse Productions in partnership with On the Boards Performing Arts Center, the festival includes a four-day run at On the Boards, a library tour, and a series of workshops for participating artists and volunteer babies (and their caregivers).(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Father, Fun, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Step Parent, Toddler, )
Audience: children under the age of 3 and their families
Schedule: April 23-26, 2020
Cost:
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
Agency: Small Human Festival
Website: https://www.smallhumanfestival.com/
True
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932
South Everett Neighborhood Center
Non-denominational program of Lutheran Community Services Northwest providing a variety of resources and services including help with applying for DSHS food stamps, document translation, notary services, ELL classes, writing resumes, support groups, resources for kinship care, and free community events. Staff speak English, Spanish, and Russian.(Keywords: Basic Needs, DSHS, Education, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Legal, Playgroup, Spanish, Special Needs, Support, )
Audience: Community
Schedule: Mon thru Thur 9-3
Cost: Call for Info
Childcare:
Registration: Call for info
Start Date:
Ongoing
Agency: Lutheran Community Services Northwest
True
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updated 10/21
718
South King County Family Resource Center
Parenting and child development program for pregnant moms and young children.(Keywords: Home Visit, Latino, Playgroup, Pregnancy, )
Audience: Children 0-3 and pregnant moms
Schedule: 8:30AM-5PM
Cost: No Fee
Childcare: No
Registration: Yes
Start Date: Ongiong
Ongoing
Agency: Children\'s Home Society of Washington
Website: http://www.childrenshomesociety.org
True
4
538
Special Needs Summer Day Camp PlayGarden
Summer Camp
The PlayGarden offers a fully inclusive nature based summer camp experience for children ages 1-18.
Summer Camp
The PlayGarden\'s mission is to provide children of all abilities a safe, accessible and adventurous place to play
(Keywords: ADHD, Autism, Childcare, Disability, Playgroup, Special Needs, )
Audience: children ages 1-18
Schedule: June 22 - Aug 28 2015
Cost: (Scholarships Available)
Childcare:
Registration: registration required
Start Date: June - ongoing
August 27
Agency: Seattle Children\'s Playgarden
True
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108
Special Saturday Club
This club serves children with disabilities 2-12 and their normally developing siblings 2-10. Each Saturday Club is staffed by two adult program managers and 4-6 teens who have been trained by Camp Fire\'s Special Sitter Training to care for kids with disabilities. Special Saturday Club is intended to provide a respite for parents. We are located at two elementary schools, two community centers, and one YMCA. Please call for more information.(Keywords: Autism, Childcare, Disability, Playgroup, Respite, Stress, Support, )
Audience:
Schedule: 1st-3rd Sat., 10am-3pm
Cost: Sliding Scale
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: Camp Fire Boys & Girls
True
2
Call for more information
1911
Teen/Young Parent Group
Positive parenting support for young parents with: Parent/child activities, field trips, resources, cooking, friendship, free food, and more!(Keywords: Baby, Fun, Playgroup, )
Audience: Teen and young parents in Seattle area.
Schedule: Second and fourth Saturdays, 4-6 PM
Cost: Free
Childcare: n/a
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Gladys
Agency: Center for Human Services
True
2
Call for more information 3/12
167
Teens As Parents - Parenting Class
Teens As Parents Support group - ages 13-24
Dinner, childcare, resources provided(Keywords: Father, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Spanish, Teen, )
Audience: parents ages 13-24
Location:
Atlantic Street Family Resource Center
5150 S Cloverdale Pl
352
Seattle (South),
98144
[map]
Schedule: every Tuesday 5:30 - 7:30
Cost: Free
Childcare: yes
Registration: Call for info
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Atlantic Street Center
True
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updated 2/17
237
The Moms Network - Walla Walla
The Moms’ Network is a local nonprofit organization that provides an outlet for Mom’s to communicate, receive and exchange information, network with each other and be involved in the community. (Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Infant, Mother, Playgroup, Preschool, Stress, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Mothers of children school-age and younger
Schedule:
Cost: Membership
Childcare:
Registration:
Start Date:
ongoing
Beth Swanson,
Agency: The Mom's Network
True
2
Updated 8/2015
624
Toddler Drop-in Play Space for Children w/Special Needs
Enjoy a dedicated space filled with lots of toys and books. It's a great way for your child to learn and socialize with other children while playing in a safe, fun, and interactive environment. Play with balls, ride-ons, and many educational toys. This program is for children from birth to 5 years old with mild to severe disabilities. Siblings under five years are welcome. Parents must stay with children at all times while in the space.(Keywords: Baby, Disability, Early Learning, Education, Fun, Grandparent, Infant, Playgroup, School Readiness, Special Needs, Toddler, )
Audience: Children ages birth to 5 years w/mild to severe disabilities
Schedule: Fridays, 10:30am to 12:30pm
Cost: Free
Childcare: NA
Registration: Sign-in is required
Start Date: 3/30/12 - 5/25/12
10 weeks
Agency: Seattle Parks and Recreation
True
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Updated 3/12
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Toddler Time: Tuesdays and Thursdays
Informal, drop-in play groups for parents/caregivers with their children, ages 0 - 5. Children enjoy small and large motor activities, art experiences and occasional special events.
(Keywords: Baby, Early Learning, Fun, Playgroup, Preschool, School Readiness, Support, Toddler, )
Audience: Parents with children 0-5.
Schedule: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9:30-11:30am
Cost:
Childcare: Parents and children together
Registration:
Start Date: Ongoing
All year
Agency: Maple Valley Community Center
Website: http://www.maplevalleycc.org/
True
1
A referral table offers parent education and support as well as community activities. Snacks provided.
3/14
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Wally\'s Club - social group post-adoption
We offer 4 types of friendship groups. They include 1) Wally\'s Club Therapy Groups; 2) Wally\'s Play Groups; 3) Wally\'s Summer Camp; 4) Groups for Home School Families. All are comprised of children who are of similar age and grade. With the exception of summer camp, they each meet weekly for one hour.
Call for more information on whether groups have formed. There is a Summer Camp as well. (Keywords: Adoption, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Special Needs, )
Audience: Adopted children in Elementary School
Schedule: Call for info
Cost: insurance
Childcare:
Registration: contact
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Terri Hollinsworth
Agency:
True
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Whatcom County Basic Needs Resources - Opportunity Council
The Opportunity Council is a private, non-profit Community Action Agency serving homeless and low-income families and individuals. Our mission is to help people improve their lives through education, support, and direct assistance while advocating for just and equitable communities.(Keywords: Baby, Basic Needs, Childcare, Clothing, Daycare, Diapers, Early Learning, Education, Father, Foster Care, Grandfather, Grandmother, Grandparent, Infant, Latino, Mother, Playgroup, Post-Adoption, Preschool, Recovery, School Readiness, Spanish, Step Parent, Teen, Toddler, )
Audience: families with needs/low income
Schedule: Call for more information
Cost: Call for more information
Childcare:
Registration: Call for more information
Start Date: Ongoing
Ongoing
Agency: Opportunity Council
Website: https://www.oppco.org/
True
4
Updated 11/18
828
Yakima Valley Farmworkers - PARENTING CLASSES - Yakima Medical-Dental Clinic
This is the main YVFWC for pediatric and family services.
Medical services (509)248-3334 (by appointment): Mon.-Fri./8am to 8pm;
& Sat./9am to 4pm
Dental services (509)248-1083 (by appointment): Mon.-Fri./7am to 6pm
Pharmacy (509)452-8325: Mon.-Fri./8am to 6pm
WIC (509)248-8602 (by appointment): Mon.-Fri./8am to 5pm
Medical Services available at Yakima Valley Farm Workers Clinic, Yakima:
Diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness
Pediatric care
Immunizations
Sports physicals
Prenatal/Postpartum care
Labor and delivery
Family planning
After-hours care
Mental health services
Social services
Health education
Additional Services:
Dental services
Medical laboratory
Pharmacy
Radiology and WIC nutrition program(Keywords: Autism, Basic Needs, Breastfeeding, Counseling, Diapers, Disability, Gay, Health, Immunization, Infant, Latino, Mental Health, Nursing, Playgroup, Public Health, Spanish, Stress, Support, )
Audience: Community in need of medical-dental services
Schedule: see program description for days/hours
Cost: Insurance; Healthy Options; Medicare
Childcare: yes for parenting classes
Registration: Call for appointment
Start Date: Ongoing
Agency: Yakima Valley Farm Workers
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