ABOUT OUR PLAYGROUPSOur playgroups are a parent-child program to foster bonding, social skills and early learning preschool experiences. We offer Multicultural and Developmental playgroups. DEVELOPMENTAL PLAYGROUPS: The developmental playgroup will serve children who have mild to moderate needs or demonstrate developmental concerns and require more individualized attention and smaller classroom-size to accommodate their needs. Based on best practice research, the model is designed to facilitate early family engagement in the lives of these children, to help families better understand their child's developmental and social emotional challenges and to provide them with tools to address those needs. Weekly playgroups will be structured to support parent-child attachment, improve a child's developmental skills and decrease parental isolation and stress. WHAT TO EXPECT DURING PLAYGROUPS:Our daily schedule includes free play, art, a light snack, circle time and outdoor play. The playgroups include monthly enrichment, such as: story time with a librarian, music, movement, nutrition, wellness activities and more!
During playgroups, our Family Navigators share local resources and events, cross-refer you to other organizations, conduct Ages and Stages Questionnaires Screenings, and curate Parent Workshops/Trainings based on the needs of the families. Our Playgroups are open to parents and caregivers with children under 5-years old. Drop-ins are welcomed!
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PLAYGROUP POLICIES
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AFRO-PLAY AT ROOM TO BLOOMLocation: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B. Oakland, CA 94605 Playgroup Day & Time: Tuesdays: 9:30am-12:00pm Phone Number: 510-878-1778 Contact: Ellen Hamilton: [email protected] Ajhana DeRamous: [email protected] About Afro-Play: Families of the African Diaspora with children ages 0-5 pull together, or "harambee" in Swahili, to honor the Black experience, build community, and support one another. Drop-ins welcomed! visit: www.afroplayoakland.org Limited Capacity; first come first served |
ROOM TO BLOOM EAST OAKLANDLocation: 8711 MacArthur Blvd, Portable B. Oakland, CA 94605 Playgroup Days & Time: Mondays, Wednesdays & Thursdays*: 9:30AM-12:00PM Fridays: 9:30AM - 11:00AM Phone Number: 510-878-1778 Contact: Rha Bowden (AKA Brother Love): Rha@lotusbloomfamily.org Limited Capacity; first come first served.
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SAN ANTONIO FAMILY RESOURCE CENTERLocation: Garfield Elementary School 1640 22nd Ave. Oakland, CA 94606 Playgroup Days & Time: Tuesdays & Thursdays: 9AM - 11:30AM Phone Number: (510)-735-9222 Contact: Diana Bahena: Diana@lotusbloomfamily.org Limited Capacity; first come first served.
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