Have you been to St Faith's Playgroup on a Monday am?

[ccollins79]

Hi, i wondered if anyone has been to the St Faith's playgroup on a Monday at 10-12 in the morning? I saw it on the Edtots website and it says it is for 0-5 years. I have a 3 year old and almost 1 year old. Is it suitable for both? Or is it more for babies with little toys on mats? I have been to Cheeky C's once and they both liked that. Is it similar at all?

Thanks

[Lochie]

Hi - I go regularly. Its ?2 a session and very much lively toddler focused i.e. a hall with lots of tables with toys for 2+, a small slide, some prams and dollys for toddlers to play with. There is a small corner with more baby focused things but its definitely better for toddlers than babies.

There are often mums/dads there with toddlers and small babies in arms/on knees. I would definitely recommend a visit but more for your older child than the 1 year old...though there would be something for your 1 year old to do there you would just need to keep your eye on them as the older kids can race around a bit and knock the babies over onto the hard floor (my son is one of the guilty ones here!)

[ccollins79]

Great, thanks for your reply. We'll definately give it a go. And thanks for the warning about the baby :) !

[crystal7]

It's a really friendly group, lots of stuff for toddlers, enclosed and singing at the end of the session.

[minder]

Try it one Monday and see what you think - it's suitable for a 1 year old and 3 year old.

[jenc]

Have been thinking about going to this with my 2 yo and 3mo, is it the kind of playgroup where you can turn up around 10ish and still get in or do you have to be there on the dot?

[mammamia]

Jen, I'm also up for a bit of Monday playgroup action with 20mth & 3mth old (...think we met EDF autumn baby meetups/ mothercare?!) - can't do this Monday but thereafter let us know if you guys are going to give it a go! x

[snowboarder]

I'm pretty sure it's fairly relaxed and you can always get in - I haven't been for a while but it def used to be.

[JessB]

I think it's pretty relaxed - my two go with their childminder (the group is run by a small group of childminders). Mine are 3 and just 1 and there is plenty to keep them occupied, but yes, as per earlier poster, I think toddlers have the run of the place so an eye on littler ones is probably good. Can get a nice cuppa and biscuit too.

[jenc]

Hi mammamia, I can't make this Monday either but will give you a shout if we try it after that! Thanks all for info.