HVMC

PLAYGROUP POLICIES

Playgroup: Age-specific playgroups meet weekly and are hosted by participating members in their homes on a rotating basis. Playgroup schedules change to accommodate as many moms and kids as possible as school schedules change and children grow. We offer morning and afternoon playgroups. Playgroup is a great way for members to get acquainted and a superb way for your children to make friends. Also, our monthly member mixers are very much like a multi-age playgroup—we encourage you to attend!

Playgroup Operations:

-Contact the Playgroup Coordinator to sign up to participate.

-You may be in more than one playgroup.

-Siblings of any age are welcome to any playgroup.

-Your child’s birth year is simply a guideline; you may participate in any of the playgroups.

-You will be in the hosting rotation for each playgroup you participate in. Please note that while playgroup host is usually listed in the calendar, hosting frequently changes so always refer to the latest email from your playgroup coordinator for the most updated information.

-Providing snacks or drinks for kids & moms is optional. However, many moms assume this is customary. Therefore, if you do not plan to offer a snack please notify your group in advance so that people can plan accordingly. Many times, because of the large geographic area of our group, people are traveling more than 20 minutes to reach hosting destinations and if a snack isn’t provided it can be a LONG ride home!

-In many cases, the weekly host will email their group prior to the day of the playgroup to remind people where the playgroup is being held. As a courtesy, please reply to the host with your intention to be present so that she may plan accordingly.

-Your house does not have to be large or beautiful in order to host. If you are not comfortable with a group in your home, consider hosting in the warmer months and have the kids play outdoors.

-Do not feel you must vacuum, dust, or wash the floors before a playgroup.

-Playgroup time is designated as 10am – 12pm. You do not have to come at the start or stay the entire time. As a courtesy, please notify the hostess if you are going to be late so there is no confusion. Also, if you are hosting, do not be alarmed if people aren’t showing right on time.

-The goal of playgroup is just to get together for the kids to play and the moms to socialize.

-If your child has any viral symptoms, please keep child at home. This prevents germs from spreading to friends!

-You are responsible for your children while in your hostess’ home (e.g. watch where child goes with that toy hammer).

-Follow house rules of the hosting home (e.g. food stays in the kitchen, or no jumping on furniture).

-Help tidy up the toys about 10 minutes before quitting time.