Discover the best playgroups where babies and toddlers can enhance their social and educational skills. Let's turn playtime into fun learning!
Are you on the lookout for a bilingual, parent-accompanied, or drop-off playgroup nearby? Enrol your little one in a fun and engaging baby playgroup where they can explore and learn, while you have the chance to meet fellow parents.
Whether you're keen to bond with your baby, connect with other families with kids of the same age, or give your child an early start to learning, joining a baby playgroup is an ideal option.
From musical sessions and movement activities to sensory play and even baby swimming classes, there are many playgroups designed to stimulate your child’s development. While not strictly educational, these sessions offer age-appropriate activities that encourage growth in a nurturing environment. With our list, we have gathered a variety of options, including parent-accompanied playgroups and drop-off facilities, to cater to the needs of all families! So read on and find out more!
1. Artgrain
Venue:
- 1 Jalan Anak Bukit, #02-11, Bukit Timah Plaza, Singapore 588996
- 1 Marine Parade Central, #07-02, Parkway Centre, Singapore 449408
- 5 Tampines Central 6, #01-13, Singapore 529482
- 228 Upper Thomson Road, Singapore 574360
- 10 Woodlands Square, Woodsquare Solo 1 #02-52, Singapore 737714
- Ang Mo Kio Central, Blk 728 Ang Mo Kio Avenue 6 #01-4224 Singapore 560728
Website: https://artgrain.com.sg/
Are you already seeing the budding artist in your child? We are particularly drawn to the Seedling Art programme offered at Artgrain, for kids aged 2.5 to 4, tailored to finetune their finer motor skills through drawing and painting. We like how they make the experience fun by letting kids explore and learn to draw different shapes, lines, colour mixing and marks making using paints and oil pastels.
Fret not if your child is older, as they have other programmes for even primary and secondary school children. Their holiday workshops are also a good option to keep your children engaged while they are away from school.
2. aquaDucks
Venue:
- Newton @ 25 Gilstead Road, Singapore 309070 (inside St. James’ Church Kindergarten)
- Queenstown @ 58 Jalan Penjara, Singapore 149382 (next to Children’s Cove Preschool)
- Normanton @ 87 Science Park Drive, Singapore 118260
- Mountbatten @ 231 Mountbatten Rd, Block F, #01-02/03 Mountbatten Centre, Singapore 397999
- Pasir Panjang @ 4 Jalan Mat Jambol, B1-08, Singapore 119555
- Hollandse Club @ 22 Camden Park, Singapore 299814
- Swiss Club @ 36 Swiss Club Road, Singapore 288139
Website: https://www.aquaducks.com.sg/
Founded in 1989, aquaDucks have grown to multiple locations in Singapore. Their professional and passionate team of coaches blend the best European, American and Australian teaching techniques, streamlined to the specific needs of the Singaporean weather conditions and environment.
Their world-class swimming programme in sheltered and heated pools starts for babies of six months old, and they are renowned for their work with babies and toddlers, preschoolers and beginners.
3. Beloved Bumps
Venue:
11 Keng Cheow Street, #02-02 Riverside Piazza, Singapore 059608
Website: https://belovedbumps.sg/course-category/playgroups/
Here’s a relaxed, simple, fun and relaxing drop-in playgroup, for new parents on maternity/paternity leave, or even guardians and helpers to bring the kids to. An alternative to paying for a set of classes, this group is designed for babies from four months old, in a safe setting with mats and toys, with a few songs at the end.
The adults can even enjoy a cup of coffee and socialise with like-minded parents, while the kiddos are honing their motor, mental and social skills.
4. Brainy Child Montessori
Venue:
150 Orchard Road, Orchard Plaza #05-38 to 43, Singapore 238841
Website: https://www.brainychildmontessori.sg/
Looking for an adult-accompanied playgroup? The Montessori Mum/Dad & Tot programme may be what works for you. Designed for children aged 17 months to 3 years old, each child can be accompanied by an adult. Every week, a teacher focuses on a different subject, ranging from English Phonics (1st week), Mathematics (2nd week), Sensorial (3rd week) to Cultural and Science (4th week). Additionally, there are fun activities like storytelling, arts and crafts, and music and movement.
Parents can learn a tip or two about their teaching method through these sessions. If pay-per-lesson is your preference, remember to check them out right away!
5. Creative Hearts
Venues:
- 2 Pandan Valley #01-200, Singapore 597626
- 428 River Valley #02-04 Loft@Nathan, Singapore 248327
Website: https://www.creativehearts.sg/musicandmovement
Creative Hearts is a Performing Arts School focused on developing talent and creativity from an early age. Believing that performing arts are integral to the development of well-rounded individuals, their programmes include music and movement, vocal and instrumental coaching, songwriting, dance and drama.
Their Musical Babies programme is for babies aged 6 to 18 months, with parents accompanying the kiddos in 30-minute sessions, touted to transform curious infants into music enthusiasts.
6. EduGrove
Venue:
- 120 Pasir Ris Central, #01-01/02 Pasir Ris Sports Centre, Singapore 519640
- 135 East Coast Road #02-01, Singapore 428820
- 1 Tampines Walk, #B1-53/54 Our Tampines Hub, Singapore 528523
- 53 Ang Mo Kio Ave 3, #03-07 AMK Hub, Singapore 569933
- 11 Bidadari Park Drive, #02-40/41 The Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803
- 28 Choa Chu Kang, #02-06 SAFRA Choa Chu Kang, Singapore 689964
- 339 Anchorvale Rd, #03-02 Anchorvale Village, Singapore 540339
Website: https://www.edugrove.com.sg/our-programmes/classes-for-toddlers/
EduGrove’s Mandarin PlayGrove is one of the best-known Chinese playgroups in Singapore, providing enrichment classes for toddlers to help them embrace the sounds and intonation of Mandarin words. Not only do their meticulously crafted activities encourage 1-to 3-year-olds to achieve their developmental milestones, but they also promote parental involvement, bonding, and communication through interactive songs and rhymes.
Parents will be happy to know they provide regular updates on children’s progress through detailed reports and parent-teacher conferences.
7. HAHA Chinese
Venue:
228A River Valley Road, Level 2 (above Jade Spa), Singapore 238286
Website: https://www.hahachinese.co/
Founded in 2020, HAHA Chinese is a Singaporean boutique Mandarin Chinese language school that provides games-based language learning experiences to children. Inspired by the popular Reggio Emilia pedagogical approach, they aim to expose learners to the fullest of their abilities, allowing kids to be engaged, educated, and immersed in the Mandarin Chinese language.
If you are looking for something for your toddlers, the playgroup is a play-centred, theme-based learning programme.
8. The Joy Connections Studio
Venue:
957 Hougang Street 91 (S) 530957 and 2A Sixth Avenue (S) 276470
Website: https://www.joyconnections.com.sg/
Declaring themselves the most popular early childhood Mandarin programme in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, The Joy Connections Studio believes music is the key to unlocking your young child’s potential. Their sessions are parent-accompanied, and for a good reason – they want to provide every family with ideas and resources to continue the joy of music-making at home.
Besides baby class for 6-24 months old and toddler class for 24-36 months old, parents can also check out their music and language foundational classes.
9. Julia Gabriel
Venue:
- 583 Orchard Road, #04-00 Forum, Singapore 238884
- 4 Tampines Central 5, #05-03 Tampines Mall, Singapore 529510
- 1 Seletar Rd, #02-03/04 Greenwich V, Singapore 807011
- 11 Bidadari Park Drive, #02-45 The Woodleigh Mall, Singapore 367803
- 2 Keppel Bay Vista, #02-02A Marina at Keppel Bay, Singapore 098382
- 46 Kim Yam Road, #04-10 New Bahru Big Block, Singapore 239351
Website: https://www.juliagabriel.com/enrichment/programmes/early-learning-programmes/
Singapore must be no stranger to Julia Gabriel and its now global network. Their early years and adult-accompanied programmes for 6 months to 3 years old aim to nurture an infant’s sense of attachment and security, foster a toddler’s growing sense of self and autonomy, and support a young child’s increasing desire for independent exploration.
Play lies at the heart of their programmes, and whether the child attends independently or with an accompanying adult, their nurturing educators take children through their developmental milestones within a positive, caring, secure and fun environment.
10. Kindermusik
Venue:
- 35 Rochester Drive, #03-18 Rochester Mall, Singapore 138639
- 112 East Coast Road, #03-21 Katong i12, Singapore 428802
- 101 Thomson Road #B1-31 United Square Shopping Mall, Singapore 307591
Website: https://kindermusikwithlovestudios.com.sg/
Here is another brand name that has been in Singapore for a long time, since 2012. One of the top three programmes in the world, they use the highest quality musical instruments, developmentally appropriate and rigorously tested against safety standards before they are in use.
We love that their Kindermusik with Love Studios is designed with children’s height in mind, simulating a comforting yet stimulating environment by considering sensory issues, comfort levels and safety. Not to mention their high quality of hygiene and sanitation in the areas children come into contact with.
11. Les Oliviers French Montessori
Venue:
66 Namly Place, Singapore 267211
Website: https://www.oliviers-french-montessori.com/
As Singapore’s only authentic Montessori school in French and English, their drop-off programmes are for children from 18 months to 6 years old. Their Infant Community Programme for children aged 18 months to 3 years old is a mixed-aged group, creating a dynamic of collaboration and developing self-confidence, yet small and intimate enough for toddlers to be comfortable. Participants will find many familiar aspects from the home as well as activities focusing on language and sensorial development.
The Casa dei Bambini Programme, on the other hand, is designed for children aged 3 to 6 years old, where children work at their own pace within a meticulously prepared environment and guided by nurturing teachers. Participants have full access to the materials which promote hands-on exploration, discovery and incorporate the five core Montessori curriculum areas: practical life, sensorial, mathematics, language and culture.
For parents looking to accompany your kids, try their Montessori, You & Me, catering to babies developing fine and gross motor skills, concentration and curiosity. Each week, a Montessori-related theme is discussed and adults leave with a handout.
12. Little Forest
Venue:
- 396 Joo Chiat Place, #02-03 Singapore 428079
- 1 Maritime Square, #04-01 HarbourFront Centre Lobby C, Singapore 099253
- 58 Kim Yam Road, #04-01 Singapore 239359
- 780 Upper Serangoon Road, #01-02 Singapore 534649
Website: https://www.littleforest.sg/
Grounded in the Constructivism theory, their curriculum is thoughtfully designed to incorporate play into every aspect of learning, from dance and drama to music, sports, and even culinary arts.
Emphasising children's intellectual curiosity, the programme encourages creativity by stimulating imagination and providing opportunities for children to explore, communicate their feelings, and express how they see the world and their place in it—using paint, colour, movement, mime, dramatic gestures, singing, or dancing.
Their forest-themed programmes at Joo Chiat and coding and robotics classes for older children have piqued our interest.
13. Little Joy Play
Venue:
- Jalan Layang Layang, Singapore 598486
- 51 Upper Serangoon Road, Kidztropic, Poiz Centre, Singapore 347697
- Furama Riverfront, #05-02 Kidztropic Cove Annex, Singapore 169633
- Block 528B Pasir Ris Street 51, Singapore 512528
Website: https://www.littlejoyplay.sg/
Little Joy Play is where you can join your 8-18 month-olds in an hour of parent-accompanied music, movement, storytelling, and sensory play. All the sensory materials meet food grade standards and are safe for tasting – one less worry for kids who love putting everything into their mouth!
For toddlers 18 months to 3 years old, each month brings a new theme of imaginative play, featuring music, games, storytelling, bubble fun, and a variety of art projects, including painting and messy play.
If your children aged 3 to 6 are already showing an interest in writing, they offer a Little Readers and Writers programme that uses a holistic language approach, focusing on skills such as letter recognition, blending for reading, segmenting for writing, vocabulary, sentence structure, and grammar.
14. Mosaic Play Academy
Venue:
The Yards @ 402 Joo Chiat Place, Singapore 428082
Website: https://mosaicplayacademy.sg/
Here are more parent-accompanied playgroups for children aged 6 to 15 months, which include guided movement, music, and taste-safe sensory play conducted in both outdoor and indoor play spaces. For children aged 16 to 24 months, the activities include outdoor play-based learning, Zumbini, fun with phonics, music and movement, and more.
If you are looking for drop-off programmes, they offer these for 2- and 3-year-olds. This age group will participate in both structured and unstructured, hands-on and active play activities, spending ample time indoors and outdoors, while making new friends, socializing, and building self-confidence.
15. Muckypups
Venue:
- Dempsey
- Katong
- Holland Village
- Orchard Centrepoint
- River Valley
- Sentosa
- Tanglin Mall
- Vivo City
Check out the schedule for sessions at each location here.
Website: https://www.muckypups-kids.com/
We love how they position themselves as the place for kids to get messy and grow, and not only providing the fun but also cleaning up the mess (we know how messy kids can be!). For children aged 4 months to 4 years, parents and carers are welcome to join the sessions, where they can let the kiddos get messy without having to worry about cleaning up.
16. Plain as Play by The Makers' Club
Venue:
199A East Coast Road, Level 2 (Above Plain Vanilla), Singapore 428902
Website: https://www.themakersclub.sg/
The programmes at Plain as Play are facilitated by qualified early childhood educators, encouraging children 18 months to 6 years old to imagine new possibilities through exploration and creative play.
All programmes here are on a drop-off basis. We like the tinkering and design component, encouraging mini-creators. If you are looking for a place to hold your bespoke kids’ parties, you’ll be pleased to know they offer this option.
17. The Music Scientist
Venue:
- 300 Tampines Avenue 5, #06-03 NTUC Income, Singapore 529653
- 80 Marine Parade Road, #19-01, Singapore 449269
Website: https://themusicscientist.com/
As their name suggests, they teach music and science through play, allowing children to explore instruments and genres, as well as to make their own hypotheses and conduct experiments. They integrate fun scientific facts into music, making learning enjoyable and memorable for kids, while also being both entertaining and educational.
18. VOCA Academy
Venue:
2 Havelock Road, #03-13 Havelock II, Singapore 059763
Website: https://vocaacademy.co/
Their new parent-accompanied music programmes are designed for babies and toddlers 6 to 36 months old. Based on a multi-sensory approach to stimulate the child’s rapidly growing brain, you can expect interactive song, dance and storytelling.
We like it that both parents can accompany the child, and that the groups are kept to not more than 8 babies at a time.
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