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Welcome!
Please
take the time to read the following information about our group.
It will help you decide whether or not you would like to join us.
We
are a parent run group affiliated with the Playgroup Association
of NSW. We offer an English Speaking session, which meets in the
Children's Resource Centre in Enmore Park. Enmore Park Playgroup
meets every Wednesday from 10am till 12 noon, with the exception
of a four week period around Christmas/New Year.
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Our
Philosophy
At
Enmore Park Playgroup we aim to provide an environment which is
safe, friendly and fun for the children and their carers who attend.
Each carer will be responsible for the child/children in their care
whilst at playgroup. If your child is allergic to anything you should
make it known to all. We
respect that individual carers have different styles of caring for
their children and believe that playgroup is a non-smacking zone,
where we try to model the behaviours we wish to encourage in our
children. We
think of playgroup as an opportunity for making new friends and
as such we endeavour to keep our group small enough that the children
and carers are able to get to know each other. We have a maximum
number of "regular" children of around 25.
Session
Routine
As
members arrive they record their attendance in the Day Book in the
kitchen, and pay their session fee ($2.00 per family) in the money
box. On arrival toys & equipment that you would like your child
to play with should be taken out. In the storeroom next to the door
to the yard you will find large play equipment, a craft cupboard,
a 'inside only' toys cupboard and a third cupboard for supplies
and our first aid kit. The
children have free playtime, or they may join in an organized activity
if there is one planned for that session.
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Morning
tea consists of the communal fruit platter, sandwiches & something
savoury which we all contribute to and what ever else you may wish
to bring for your child and self. We have a no
nut policy. This means no foods containing nuts and no
nut spreads eg. peanut butter & nutella. Please keep this in mind
if making homemade goodies too.
At
pack up time all toys and equipment are put away, any toys that
have been in children's mouths must be washed. Dishes are washed,
tables wiped, windows closed, the floors mopped and rubbish put
out. From time to time, soft toys, baby rugs and tea towels may
also need to be taken home and laundered. These tasks are shared
amongst all members. Many hands make light work
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All
jobs that must be done to keep the playgroup running are shared
amongst who ever are present. Participation is voluntary but the
jobs are essential. Please take a turn with whatever you can.
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