Playgroups

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The Apple Tree
Schulhausstrasse 6
8703 Erlenbach
near Zurich & Meilen
Tel: 076 392 3229
http://www.apple-tree.ch/

Online children's shop & activities for children and babies. Birthday parties (big or small) for ages 1-6 years. Playgroups, Creative & Jazz Dance school, Aikido and pre-school.

Please look at our website for more details.

posted: 07.03.12

CUSTOM KIDS
Landstrasse 51
5420 Ehrendingen (close to Baden)
Tel: 079 817 1642
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www.customkids.ch / https://www.facebook.com/customkids.switzerland

Come and have fun with other English-speaking children!

Our playgroup encourages the children to experience new things for themselves through:

* crafts

* story time

* singing

* exciting activities / games

* free play

We provide a stimulating and fun atmosphere, all within an English-speaking environment!

posted: 09.12.12
updated: 21.03.13, 03.07.14

The English Speaking Playgroup/School
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www.esp-bern.ch

Founded in 1985, the ESP is a non-profit playgroup and language school for children from 3 - 17 years.

posted: 30.08.06
updated: 10.08.10

Playgroup Programme
chemin de la Brunette
01210 Ferney-Voltaire France
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www.playgroupprogramme.org

The Playgroup Programme (PGP) provides a range of high quality, affordable programmes in English for families living in Geneva, Vaud and neighbouring France.

MOTHER TO MOTHER SUPPORT GROUP: Join expectant Mums and Parents of newborns up to 9 months for weekly discussions in English hosted by a qualified midwife.

PLAYGROUP PROGRAMME: Fun-packed structured playgroups in English for children aged 6 months – 4 years accompanied by an adult.

LITERACY PROGRAMME: Our well-respected Literacy Programme provides essential English reading and writing skills to children aged 4 - 11 years old.

PGP is conveniently located near Geneva Airport in Ferney- Voltaire, France. Ample free parking on-site. Walking distance from Bus Stop F.

posted: 10.06.10

Puzzles-Centre for Kids
Gattikonerstrasse 127
8136 Thalwil-Gattikon
Tel: +41 79 244 6813
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www.puzzles-centre.ch

Would you like to give your child an opportunity to develop his/her skills outside of the home and have fun making friends with other children? Would you yourself like to form friendships with other parents and their children? Or do you just need a time for yourself and your hobbies once in a while but no help is around?
Then you have found the right place!

Puzzles is a private centre for kids in Thalwil-Gattikon providing:
• PLAYGROUP- regular fun and educational activities that focus on essential elements of child development
• OCCASIONAL BABYSITTING, MUMS & KIDS COFFEES- activities that enhance the social lives of parents and their children
• BIRTHDAY PARTIES- book a playroom for your child’s birthday party!

See our website at www.puzzles-centre.ch

posted: 02.12.12

Women’s Activity Club
Winterthurerstrasse 18
8610 Uster
Tel: (043) 305-9250
Fax: (043) 305-9252
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www.wac.ch

The WAC offers playgroups for parents and their children where they can socialize with other families and enjoy tea or coffee with snack. The children have free play within the club’s facilities and then there is usually a story-time, craft and circle/song time depending on the playgroup leader. Playgroup costs SFr5 per family, the first visit is free and non-members are welcome.

The WAC (Women's Activity Club) is a non-profit, multifunctional organization whose purpose is to meet the social, educational and personal needs of its members. The Club is designed to encourage international friendship, support, and sharing of ideas. The main activities are playgroups, child development classes, adult courses, a library and room rentals. The working language of the Club is English. For more information visit www.wac.ch for details.

posted: 13.05.07

main listing of all playroups:

Ahead With English
Känelmattweg 5
4106 Therwil (near Basel)
Tel: Simone Littlejohn: 061 421 4109 and Maria Stepan: 061 901 8921
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http://www.aheadwithenglish.com/

At Ahead With English we offer a pre-school program for children ages 3 - 5 in the morning. We offer after-school English classes for native English speakers who attend local schools on Wednesday and Thursday afternoons. We also offer after-school English for Speakers of Other Languages (ESOL) lessons to non-English speaking children. All of our teachers are qualified and experienced native English speakers. Please get in touch with us to schedule a visit.

posted: 06.06.05
updated: 14.02.12

An All-Day Play Group for Tiny Tots (10 to 30 months)
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www.freewebs.com/genevaplaygroup

From the 4th July, every Tuesdays & Fridays, you can leave your tiny toddlers with us at our at home day care and Play Group. You have the option to leave him/her ALL DAY (8 AM to 6PM) or HALF DAY (from 8 to 12AM or 2 to 6PM)

Your Tot gets the opportunity to socialize with other little ones while having lots of fun with our fun-packed daily schedule.

Listed below are just some of the many advantages of leaving your kids with us:

- Small group of similarly aged kids (Max 6 kids)
- Age appropriate toys & games
- 2 kind & Patient childminders (10+ years experience Early childhood education)
- Central Location- close to Geneva Train station
- Safe & secure child-friendly home environment
- Daily Progress Report Cards
- Weekly walks to the park (weather permitting)
- Bi-Monthly Grooming Sessions (e.g.: nail care)
- Monthly Newsletters
- Summer fun in Paddling pool & Sand Box
- Habit-Forming Exercises (e.g.: teeth brushing, fruit savouring)
- And more

P.S: Only 4 openings available.

posted: 27.06.06

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Art for Kids Playgroup
Taylor Marye-Baker
Mobile: 079 623 4034
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www.partyart.ch

NOTE: Taylor will be on sabatical from April 2012 - (about) April 2013. Check her website for details.

posted: 01.04.08
updated: 07.02.12

Cantrbury Group
St. Andrew’s Church Community Centre
Promenadengasse 9
8001 Zürich

Day, time: Mondays, 9:30-11:15
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Cost: CHF100.- for 6 months

We are a multi-national group of English-speaking parents that meet every Monday (expect school and bank holidays).

We also have activities throughout the year (themed events like Easter Egg Hunting, Halloween Party, Christmas Party), some sponsored with the playgroup funds (twice yearly BBQ s, Indoor playground outings, etc... ) others at the members' own charge (Christmas Kids' Fun run, Santa Tram, coffee meet ups, Zoo and museum outings, etc...).

If you would like to come by for a trail visit, please do let us know in advance so we know how many kids and parents to expect on that day.

Monday Canterbury Playgroup Program

9.30 – 10.00 Free play (until 11 if child prefers it!)

10.00 – 10.30 Snack time

10.30 – 11.00 Craft

11.00 – 11:15 Clear up and song time

posted: 06.02.12
updated: 10.01.16

Spanish speaking playgroup CEREZO
Schulweg 9
8610 Uster
Tel: 078 876 2537
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www.el-cerezo.com

For kids ages 3 to 5; and for Kids ages 6 to 8: Once a week. The kids get confident in the use of Spanish by learning games and songs, acting and exploring themes.

Requirement:     Kids must be able to understand Spanish.
Groups size:        4 to 10 Kids
Costs:                15.- Sfr. per lesson (Discounts for families)

posted: 03.09.06

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

CUSTOM KIDS
Landstrasse 51
5420 Ehrendingen (close to Baden)
English Speaking Activity Center
Tel: 079 817 1642
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www.customkids.ch / https://www.facebook.com/customkids.switzerland

Come and have fun with other English-speaking children!

Our playgroup encourages the children to experience new things for themselves through:

* crafts

* story time

* singing

* exciting activities / games

* free play

We provide a stimulating and fun atmosphere, all within an English-speaking environment!

posted: 09.12.12
updated: 21.03.13, 03.07.14

"Coffee, Tea, and Me"
Hands-On Kids -English Center
Rütlistrasse 21
8307 Effretikon
Tel: (052) 347 01 20
Fax: (052) 347 01 24
Mobile: (076) 507 00 73
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http://hands-on-kids.ch

Playgroups for children from birth to 5 years old with their parents. Meets Mondays from 9:30-11:15 and includes snacks, crafts, songs, and of course coffee and tea for parents.

updated: 05.03.08

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Forest Playgroups
Goetheanumstr. 20
4143 Dornach
Tel: 061 701 97 91
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www.waldspielgruppen.ch

There is different Forest playgroups for children between 15 months and 7 years. Its through the whole year outside in the nature in Reinach/Basel-Land. For further information , please have a look at our website: www.waldspielgruppen.ch.

posted: 05.12.05

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

The Fun Factory
English Playgroup & Club
In Sins AG and Stans NW

Tel:076 479 5313
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http://www.thefunfactory.ch/

Parent/child playgroups from birth to 3 years include singing, crafts and coffee/tea for parents. Structured playgroups for 3 and 4 year olds. English lessons for non-English speaking children up to 8 years.

posted: 25.03.08
updated: 15.02.12

Fun from five!
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English speaking kids group held in Winterthur every other week on Friday afternoons. For children aged 5 years and upwards. Come join us for indoor and outdoor games and activities. Contact: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

posted: 06.05.08
updated email address: 10.12.08

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Fun-tastic English Club
Löwengasse 18
8810 Horgen
Tel: 044 770 18 79
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http://www.fun-tastic-horgen.ch/

Since January 1997, the Fun-tastic English Club has been teaching English to children in the Horgen (ZH) area. We offer a complete English language programme for children aged 3.5 to 13 who are attending the Swiss Kindergarten or Primary School.

Fun4 Preschool for children aged 3.5-4.5 years. Games, crafts and stories for children with and without knowledge of English.

Fun5+ Afternoon programme for children attending the local Kindergarten. Parallel classes for ESL and NS. Building up vocabulary and oral skills through theme based activities of all sorts.

Kids' Club English classes for children attending the local schools. Separate classes for children with very good knowledge of English and ESL. Focus is on sentence building, reading and writing without forgetting the fun-factor!

Tailor-made English classes for teenagers and adults.

For more information and registration please visit our website http://www.fun-tastic-horgen.ch/

posted: 03.09.06
updated: 07.02.12, 26.08.13

Geneva Play Group for Happy Babies!
1202 Geneva
Tel: 078 646 3681
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www.freewebs.com/genevaplaygroup

Parents! Have you been seraching for the ideal place to leave your little darlings while you work? Well...here's the answer!!

Ideally located in the centre of geneva (few minutes from the train station Cornavin) is where you would find a happy Mum who's happy to take care of your little ones. (aged between 3 months to 18 months).

for more information and photos, visit www.freewebs.com/genevaplaygroup.

Wishing you and your little angels a lovely day!!

posted: 17.11.05

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Gymboree Play & Music

Classes for 0 – 6 month old babies include Baby Massage, Tummy Time, Dr Karp Method for calming crying babies, and lots of Parent Support!

www.gymboree-zurich.ch

There is a contact formula that can be filled in or those interested can call 076 509 6268

posted: 24.01.08

ENGLISH SPEAKING PLAYGROUP FOR 1-3 YEAR OLDS IN THE WIPKINGEN AREA

Moppets & Poppets is an English speaking playgroup for 1-3 year olds. Although the main language at the playgroup is English, we do incorporate some German through books etc.
We are located at the GZ Wipkingen, 8037.

Opening hours are: Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday from 0830-1230. Parents do not stay during the playgroup session.

We offer a safe, friendly and caring environment and our aim is to help and encourage the development of your child, whilst having lots of fun!

If you are interested in a place at our playgroup, please email us for more details at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

posted: 30.06.08

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Lieliputs
Bremgartenstrasse 9
8966 Oberwil-Lieli
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http://www.lieliputs.ch/

New English Learning Center for Children in the Birmensdorf-Bremgarten-Berikon area. A place where your children can play and learn English the fun way!

We offer 2 play sessions per day (9 - 11:30 am or 2 - 4:30 pm) and an additional one Friday afternoons. We will divide the age groups: 3 - 5 year olds and 5 - 7 year olds. In addition, regular English lessons and homework help are on offer for older children up to 14 years old.

Every Friday morning (9:15 - 11:15 am) we open our doors to mothers (or other carers) and babies (0 - 2 years old). Older siblings are also welcome! You can socialize with others in English while we entertain your little ones. Or have a look at our book selection, which includes both reference books and other English books you can check out.

posted: 14.05.10

emailed 06.02.12 for updates

Little Angels English-Speaking Playgroup
Etzelzentrum, Etzelstr. 3
8820 Waedenswil
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English-speaking playgroup for 0-5 years. We meet every Monday at the Etzelzentrum (behind the Catholic Church) from 9:30 - 11.30. We have toys, craft activity, story-time and a sing-song.

posted: 16.10.07
updated: 19.04.12 new email address

McTot's English Speaking Playclub
Zipfelweg 10
8134 Adliswil
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http://www.mctots.ch

We are a small English speaking playgroup, providing a loving and secure environment for your little ones with caring and professional teachers. Located in the heart of Adliswil, children from the age of 18 months - 5 years can join us for creative work, great musical activities and lots of fun! We have a lovely outdoor area for when the sun is shining, and a wonderfully equipped large indoor play room, library and soft play area for children to enjoy.

We also offer lots of extra curricular activities during the year such as an Easter Egg hunt, Teddy Bear's picnic and Halloween party. Separate English and Music classes also available.

Our playgroup is open Monday to Friday from 09.00 until noon. We also offer a lunch-munch club as part of the morning programme from noon - 13.00.

Please contact us for more information, or to arrange a morning to come and meet us!

updated: 17.01.11, 07.02.12

Moms and Kids Playgroup
Glattburgg
www.powerhousechurch.ch

Every Monday morning, 09:30 to 10:30 at our Early Learning Center (daycare) in Glattbrugg (really easy to find and opposite the airport). Chf15 for your first child, Chf13 for your 2nd, etc.

Join for 10 Sessions and your 11th is always for Free!

For more info on our daycare visit www.powerhousechurch.ch and follow the 'Early Learning Center' link or contact Sandy Frey, 076 510 1710 or via email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Come join in the fun!

posted: 16.09.08

emailed: 06.02.12 for updates

The Open Door
Zwingerstrasse 20
4053 Basel
www.opendoorbasel.ch

The Open Door provides a meeting place in Basel for English-speaking parents and their small children. We offer a variety of classes and activities for families with pre-school and school-aged children to age 8.

• PARENT&TODDLER GROUPS for 0 to 2year-olds…
• PLAYGROUPS for 2 & 3 year-olds…
• STRUCTURED GROUPS where 4 to 8 year-olds can learn basic reading, writing and mathematical skills in small groups.

In addition, the Open Door hosts a variety of social functions throughout the year, including Halloween and Christmas parties, an Easter egg hunt.

We are conveniently located in the Gundeli area of Basel, accessible by trams 15 and 16 and just a short walk from the SBB.

To find out more please call and talk to a member of our team on 061-361 1710 or visit www.opendoorbasel.ch

posted: 29.05.06
updated: 31.01.13

Parent and Baby/Toddler Group
Winterthur
Tel: 052 242 1620
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English speaking parent and toddler group held every other Tuesday afternoon. Opportunity for children to play, sing songs and listen to stories with a parent.

posted: 23.10.06

posted: 10.06.10

Playgroup Waggis
Mühlebachstrase 108
8008 Zürich
Tel: 044 383 4783 Mobile: 076 380 6402
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Multicultural playgroup located in the Seefeld neighbourhood in Zurich (in the same building as the Restaurant "Blinde Kuh"). For kids from the age of 3 to 5. Open Monday to Friday (also during school holidays). Languages: English, German, Italian, Portugues, Spanish and French.

Very nice team with many years of experience.

posted: 08.05.05

See our website at www.puzzles-centre.ch

posted: 02.12.12

Sunshine Playschool
Sandra Willi
Gundeldingerstrasse 171 (near Margarethen Park)
4053 Basel
Tel: 076 248 9281
or: 061 554 8962
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www.sunshineplayschoolbasel.com

English speaking for children two and a half years plus.

PLAYGROUP
Monday – Friday 9.00 am - 12.30 pm
Monday afternoon 1.30 pm - 5.00 pm

Let your child learn through play and having fun. Stimulating activities every morning including free play, art, circle time, singing, story time. Outdoor exercise every morning weather permitting. Cost 45chf.

LITTLE LEARNERS
Tuesday - Friday 1.30pm - 4.00 only

Small group for children who are interested in improving English or keeping up with English using Phonics and fun activities. Cost 45chf.

posted: 03.02.09
updated: 08.03.09, 02.06.09, 17.12.12, 22.01.14

Tiny Tumbles
Julie Hawkins
Tel: 052 242 1620
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Activity group for children aged between 15 months and 3 years. German and English speaking. Held in Hegi, Winterthur alternative Friday mornings - 9.30 - 11.00. For more information, contact Julie Hawkins, 052 242 1620 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

posted: 22.08.07
updated email address: 10.12.08

WALD KIDS (Bilingual Forest Playgroup)
Winterthurerstrasse 54
8610 Uster
Tel: 044 941 3280
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www.waldkids.com

SUMMER GROUPS 2008

Fridays 18 + 25 + 31(Thurs.) July, 8 + 15 August 2008

10am - 5pm

Wald Kids is a bilingual forest playgroup (English/German) which offers vacation groups for children until 8yrs. Sign up now for this summer's popular day groups. For more informatino contact This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or 044 941 3280.

See you then!

posted: 31.08.05
updated: 21.04.08

Winterthur English Playgroup
Hohlandstrasse 7
8404 Winterthur
Tel: 076 3373535
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http://winterthurplaygroup.tripod.com/

English playgroup in Winterthur, every Friday afternoon from 1.30pm - 4.00pm. From ages 3 till 5 years old. We provide a fantastic opportunity for the children to socialise, imaginative play, music and singing, story telling, and outdoor play activities.

posted: 29.05.06

posted: 13.05.07

Zürich Chinese Children Playgroup

Are you tired of not being able to find a Chinese playgroup in Zürich? A playgroup where children can enjoy themselves with a unique feature
where the speaking environment is Chinese Mandarin. Chinese playgroup is a playgroup where:
- Children can interact with other Chinese speaking children.
- Various enjoyable activities like singing, games, painting, story telling based on Chinese customs and tradition.
- Children can enjoy learning about Chinese culture.

Age:                From 2 1/2 years old to 6 years old
Address:          Gemeinschaftszentrum Grünau
                      Grünauring 18 (Kreis 9) 8064 Zürich
Time:              Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Cost:              CHF. 180.-/Month (lunch included）
Contact:          Zheng Kuang 079 767 6358
                      Bin Küenzi 01 273 4815 Mobile 076 476 1588
www.binbin.ch
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posted: 18.03.05