Pathways To Early Childhood Education with Mikarie Playgroup
A fun, inclusive program for children aged 0-5 of all abilities
Playgroups play an important role in supporting children’s development and wellbeing, while strengthening your relationship with your child. They also give parents the chance to connect with other families and foster a sense of belonging.
The Mikarie Playgroup is FREE for parents and their children. Join a welcoming community of parents who share similar experiences, while gaining practical tools to support your child’s development as they prepare for early childhood education.
As part of the NSW Government’s Start Strong Pathways initiative, our playgroups are guided by a framework that recognises the importance of early engagement in education.
Who is our playgroup for?
Children of all abilities aged 0–5 and their parents or carers, including those who may be behind on key developmental milestones.
What to expect:
Play-based Activites
Building core skills for early education and beyond.
Educator-led Sessions
Helping support your child's development at home.
Speech Pathology
A speech pathologist attending every week to support.
Themed Activities
Weekly themed activities are run to enhance child's development.
Early Learning
Connection to quality early learning environments.
For a weekly rundown of activities, please feel free to join our Facebook group
Session Days & Times:
Term Start Date: Tuesday, 10 February
Days: Every Tuesday
Time: From 10am – 11am. You and your child can join or leave at any time – you don’t need to stay for the full session!
Location: Playgroup Room – Mikarie Child Care Centre
2 Mikarie Place, Kirrawee NSW
What to bring: Drink bottle and all personal care items, plus some clothes you don’t mind getting dirty! Please note no external food.
RSVP: BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL. Call 1300 244 577 or complete the contact form.
Or email: supportedplaygroup1@sylvanvale.com.au
Each child develops differently.
Our playgroup can provide you and your child the support you
need to develop their skills and abilities.
Language & Communication
Starts babbling and making different sounds
Motor Skills
Rolls from back to side
Play
Bangs toys and enjoys peak-a-boo type games
Emotions
Smiles and shows affection to caregivers
Learning & Thinking
Uses single words
Language & Communication
Uses single words
Motor Skills
Sits independently, crawls and pull to stand
Play
Plays with toys purposefully and finds hidden objects
Emotions
More attached to familiar people and nervous with strangers
Learning & Thinking
Follows simple instructions and copies gestures
Language & Communication
Puts words together
Motor Skills
Walks, runs and jumps
Play
Shows interest in peers and plays with toys in different ways
Emotions
Shows wide range of emotions
Learning & Thinking
Begins to sort shapes and colours
Language & Communication
Tells a simple story using full sentences
Motor Skills
Uses the toilet on their own
Play
Likes to play with other children
Emotions
Cooperates with other children
Learning & Thinking
Plays board and card games
6 months
Language & Communication
Starts babbling and making different sounds
Motor Skills
Rolls from back to side
Play
Bangs toys and enjoys peak-a-boo type games
Emotions
Smiles and shows affection to caregivers
Learning & Thinking
Uses single words
1 Year
Language & Communication
Uses single words
Motor Skills
Sits independently, crawls and pull to stand
Play
Plays with toys purposefully and finds hidden objects
Emotions
More attached to familiar people and nervous with strangers
Learning & Thinking
Follows simple instructions and copies gestures
2 to 3 Years
Language & Communication
Puts words together
Motor Skills
Walks, runs and jumps
Play
Shows interest in peers and plays with toys in different ways
Emotions
Shows wide range of emotions
Learning & Thinking
Begins to sort shapes and colours
4 to 5 Years
Language & Communication
Tells a simple story using full sentences
Motor Skills
Uses the toilet on their own
Play
Likes to play with other children
Emotions
Cooperates with other children
Learning & Thinking
Plays board and card games