Are there any playgroup in Taipo

Posted by MayC (1137 days ago)

I have a 10 month old baby girl at home and would like her to join a playgroup.... (just something different for her). Do you happen to know if there's one in Taipo or somewhere in the New Territories?
Thanks.

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Posted by Applepup (1133 days ago)

I know Hong Lok Yuen School does a playgroup from 18mths up. You could check Earlybirds Tai Po(Hong Kong Preschool Playgroup Association), I'm not sure what age they start at. Failing that, The Little Gym does parent and baby classes and will be starting in Shatin in September. It's great fun!

Posted by shaz-a-roo (1122 days ago)

Earlybirds in tai po is quite good. my son used to go there. look into the classmates.com web.

Posted by CPL (1121 days ago)

Hi Applepup,

Would you happen to know the contact details for the Little Gym in Shatin?

Thanks in advance.

Posted by MayC (1121 days ago)

CPL,
I found the address of Little Gym:-
Shop Nos B215-217, Basement 2, New World Centre
18-24 Salisbury Road, Tsim Sha Tsui
, Hong Kong
852-23688777
I haven't called them yet. Their website does not mention Shatin. I assume they don't have a contact yet because they are only starting in September.

Posted by CPL (1121 days ago)

Hi MayC,

I just called them. They will open in Shatin mid September in New Town Plaza and they are now taking enrolment. It is a once a week class for about 45 minutes and it sounds fun! The classes are divided for babies up to 12 months old and then 10-19 months, which my daughter falls under.
I've put my daughter's name down already!

Thanks again.

Posted by MayC (1117 days ago)

Hi CPL, I've just called them too. They are sending me information about the classes and I think I'll be joining you too in mid-September. My daughter will be one by then. I'm going for Saturday classes :-)

Posted by CPL (1116 days ago)

Hi MayC,

I hope to have the chance to meet you & your daughter as I've also signed my daughter on for Saturday classes. Although our daughters will be in different classes because my daughter is older ; )

Anyway, thanks again.

Posted by MayC (1114 days ago)

Hi CPL,
I'm taking my daughter to their free introductory class tomorrow at TST. Will let you know how it goes.
My daughter will be in the "10-19 months" class as she will be 1 y.o. in September. Hope to see you there!

Posted by vw (1114 days ago)

Apparently they are also going to open in Central in January.

Posted by MayC (1111 days ago)

Hi CPL. I took my little girl to their introductory class at TST last Saturday. I decided not to enrol my daughter simply because I think she's still too young. I also felt that I could teach her all the things they were doing. I found that most of the parents just attended to their kids rather than mixing around. When the 45 minutes were up, most just went home. We stayed behind a little to feed my daughter. A few mums were there but everyone just did their own thing and left. I shouldn't be too judgemental though because we only went to one class, plus my daughter was the youngest one there.
Your experience could be different because you will be starting with all the other parents, not coming in half way through the semester. It costs HK$200 to drop in so I may try dropping in again in Shatin but I don't think I'll enrol her for the full semester.
On a different note, if you would like to meet for coffee, feel free to email me on: xpatinhk@hotmail.com. I work full time but free on Saturdays.

Posted by Fit (1089 days ago)

Hi,
we are as well highly interested in this topic as we have a four months old baby boy and we live in Tai Po. Thanks for the good tips - we always like to meet new people if you like to contact us: barney0605@hotmail.com

Posted by freeman (1086 days ago)

Hi,

My BB is just 9-month old and I would like to enrol her for playgroups as well.

HAve you all been to Playright in Tai Po. It has an area specially designated for babies. You can try it out, it's nice and free. As I got to work full time on weekdays. I am asking my helper to take BB there, hope to meet your lovely bbs too.

By the way, may be we can arrange a date and meet. contact me at julia_themis@hotmail.com

Julia

Posted by steveleehk (1060 days ago)

Hi, my boy also goes to lam chuen earlybird playgroup. I found it is little bit short for him. If anyone interested my place is open and welcome. At my place I have a lot of toys for kids and a swing and a blow up pool. If anyone interested pls visit us and let my boy to have some more friends. My philipino helper would be home everyday, I am working in a secondary school in kwai chung. During the day my house is open for those who are interested to come and play. cheers.

Posted by Loulu (1060 days ago)

I took my then 4 and a half mth old to the new world centre little gym and found she benefitted greatly from the experience. I have made two good friends from there and my little girl started crawling just before she turned 6 mths and has so much confidence. She was also the youngest in the class. I highly recommend it! I have just moved to PFL so will wait for the Jan classes to open!

Posted by christine.capria (1051 days ago)

Hello Mommies,

My name is Christine and I am one of the instructor at The Little Gym. I would just like to thank you for all those mommies or daddies out there for trying out The Little Gym classes. I've been hearing some great experience from all of you and we will continue to do our best!

Hugs & Kisses

Christine