Rachel Hockly runs the Church on Vogel community playgroup. Playgroup on Vogel has been operating as a free service to the community since 1991 with some funding being received from the Ministry of Education. It runs out of a purpose built facility at the rear of the church with a large grass field and playgrounds. Our philosophy is guided by Christian principles. We firmly believe that children and their caregivers are Very Important People who deserve to be treated with warmth and respect.

Playgroup on Vogel is open on Monday & Wednesday from 9.30am – 12 noon during the school term. 

Tumble Tots. A delightful gym programme at 9.30am – 10.45am for preschoolers on Thursdays in the School Term.

Both Playgroup and Tumbletots are finished for 2024, Watch this space for start dates in 2025

What we offer:

• Play, Play, Play! playdough, puzzles, books, painting, pasting, crayons, sandpit, music, zoom slide, ride-on bikes, cars, waterplay, balls, blocks and toys, swings, baby area.
• Structured Mat-Time with songs, celebrations, fingerplays and dance.
• Special ‘3-ups’ programme. This is an optional 20 minute supervised session where over-3yr olds are introduced to more educationally challenging play resources.
• Morning tea is also provided.