noun
- plural of playgroup; organized groups of young children who meet regularly to play and learn together, typically supervised by adults
Usage: commonly used in British English; typically for children ages 2–5 before formal school; can refer to informal neighborhood groups or formal programs
Examples
- My daughter attends playgroups twice a week to socialize with other children her age.
- The community center offers several playgroups for parents and toddlers.
- Playgroups help young children develop social skills before they start kindergarten.
- We joined a local playgroup where the kids can play while parents chat.
- Many playgroups include activities like singing, crafts, and outdoor play.
- The playgroups in our area are run by trained childcare professionals.