***In order to make space for Winter Hill’s AIM students, Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) staff have vacated their offices on the first floor of the Edgerly Building. As a result, SFLC staff currently do not have office phones, and we would encourage you to communicate via email as a first step. If you need to reach anyone within the SFLC more urgently, please call the Enrollment Office at 617-629-5670 and a team member will connect you to right person.

Playgroups and Parent Support Groups

Playgroups and parent support groups are an opportunity to connect with other parents and caregivers, to learn about parenting, and to introduce your child to other children. All groups focus on a variety of experiences that support children's development in literacy, math, science, music, art, large motor, fine motor, and social-emotional skills.

If you need language support to register or have questions, please call 617-625-6600 x6990 or email sfn@k12.somerville.ma.us.

Join a Group!

New Opportunities

Nepali Outdoor Playgroup. May 4 through July. Thursdays, 3:00-4:30p.m., Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue. Drop-in. Come and explore the grounds and meet other Nepali-speaking families. No registration needed.

(FULL) Me, You, We Playgroup. May 11-June 15. Thursdays, 10:00-11:00a.m. Capuano Early Education Center. 6-week playgroup that focuses on social-emotional development with curriculum designed by Boston Children's Museum. Register to be placed on the waiting list.

Parent Support Groups. Virtual and in person. Learn more.

Follow SFLC Playgroups on Facebook @SFLCplaygroups to find information about other new programming.

Ongoing Playgroups

Indoor Playgroups

Dates: January 30, 2023 - June 16, 2023

Location: Edgerly Building, 8 Bonair Street (Door #4)

Mondays

9:00-10:30a.m. Playgroup for birth to 2 years

11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Playgroup for birth to 18 months

Tuesdays

9:00-11:00a.m. Preschool Science Playgroup. 2.6 years to 5 years

3:00-4:30p.m. Playgroup for birth to 5 years

Wednesdays

9:00-10:30a.m. Playgroup for birth to 5 years

11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Playgroup in Mandarin. Birth to 5 years *New Group!*

3:00-4:30p.m. Playgroup in Nepali. Birth to 5 years

Thursdays

8:30-10:00a.m. Playgroup for birth to 5 years

11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Playgroup in Spanish. Birth to 5 years

3:00-4:30p.m. Playgroup in Portuguese. Birth to 5 years

Fridays

9:00-10:30a.m. Playgroup for birth to 5 years

11:00a.m.-12:30p.m. Playgroup for birth to 5 years

Outdoor Playgroups

Dates: varies based on group

Location: Somerville Community Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue

Thursdays

11:00AM-12:30p.m. January 30 - June 16, 2023. Playgroup for Birth to 5 years.

3:00-4:30p.m. May 4 - July, 2023. Nepali speakers' playgroup.

Parent Support Groups

Dates: see below

Location: Online or in person

Mondays

1:00-2:00p.m. Vamos a Crecer Juntos - Spanish-language new parents support group for parents of children birth to 15 months. Edgerly Building, 8 Bonair Street (Door #4). 1/30, 2/13, 2/27, 3/13, 3/27, 4/10, 4/24, 5/8, 5/22, 6/6/2023.

Thursdays

1:00-2:30p.m. New parents support group. For parents of pre-natal to 15 months. Edgerly Building, 8 Bonair Street (Door #4). Year-round.

4:00-5:30p.m. In This Together support group. For parents of children birth to 10 years. Year-round. Register for Zoom link.

SFLC Playgroups, Parent Support Groups, Parent Education, and ASQ Developmental Screening are funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care's CFCE Grant. Information on the CFCE ParentChild+ Program can be found here. SFLC Programs are available to Somerville residents only unless otherwise specified.