Toddler groups are a lifeline to the parents and toddlers who come along each week. They are also an extremely accessible ‘first step’ into the church for these families.
Your group can provide a warm, safe environment where the children can play, socialise and, in doing so, learn. And the adults can relax and meet with others to gain encouragement and support on a regular basis.
Then Playtime is here for you, whether your group’s just starting out or you’ve been going for years. As part of Care for the Family’s Engage initiative, Playtime will equip and help you as you engage with your community through your group.
Free email newsletter – to keep you informed and up to date. Sign up to the newsletter or view the latest edition here.
Free Playtime forum – your opportunity to network with other toddler group leaders throughout the country. Join the discussion and share your ideas online.
Free Playtime website – browse the ever-expanding articles, real-life stories and resources by clicking on the index on the left hand side. Here’s a taster:

Playtime National Conference – get together with hundreds of other people at this annual conference for toddler group leaders. Bring your team along too! 2010 conference details will be posted here soon - so watch this space!
Care for the Family has put together a ‘Book Box’ containing over £100 worth of top quality books on marriage, parenting and other life issues. Complete with a sturdy plastic box, you’ll get display materials and everything else you need to set up an ‘instant library’ to support the families who attend your group.
I’d love to hear from you, so please get in touch with your ideas, stories and questions.
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Last Updated 16 December 2009
Toddler Group and Prayer
Our toddler group (in a very mixed faith area) has introduced a prayer board where people can share their joys and concerns
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There are 3.7 million under 5s in the UK. What an opportunity! Your church can develop a ministry that will make all the difference in the lives of preschool children and their families.