Free Developmental Playgroups
Early Connections is providing free child developmental playgroups for families who are curious or concerned about their 0-3 years old children’s development. These groups are designed to help your child explore and play in a supportive environment. Plus, they’re a great way to connect with other families and discover valuable community resources.Early Connections Developmental Playgroups Interest FormPlaygroups
Children’s Council playgroups
- Mission
- English
- 10 weeks, session length: 90 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 445 Church Street
Playgroup focus: Parents and children stay together. Designed to support your child’s unique needs and goals with personalized support and opportunities for growth.
Felton Seeds Program (Mission)
- Mission
- English, Spanish
- Start Date: January 5, 2026
- 12 weeks, session length: 90 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parents and children begin together, then separate into two groups. Children remain in their playgroup while parents attend Parents Connect, a structured parent group.
Good for Ages: 0–5
Address: 2730 Bryant St
Playgroup focus: Parents and children begin together, then split into a playgroup and a parent connect group. Focus on socialization, play skills, and parent connections.
Felton Seeds Program
- English, Spanish
- Start Date: January 6, 2026
- 12 weeks, session length: 90 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parents and children begin together, then separate into two groups. Children remain in their playgroup while parents attend Parents Connect, a structured parent group.
Good for Ages: 0–18m
Address: 300 Leland Ave
Playgroup focus: Parents and children begin together, then split into a playgroup and a parent connect group. Focus on socialization, play skills, and parent connections.
Jardín Family Playgroups (Project Commotion)
- Mission
- English, Spanish
- Start Date: March 18, 2026
- 10 weeks, session length: 90 minutes
Structure: In-person and virtual cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 2095 Harrison St.
Playgroup focus: In-person and virtual options. Focus on movement, play, communication, and relationship building.
Slippery Fish Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Lakeshore
- English
- 9 Weeks, session length: 90 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together, weekly 101 consultation for parents
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 999 Brotherhood Way
Playgroup focus: Parents and children attend together. Includes a weekly consultation for parents. Focus on fun, easy ways to play and learn with your child. Books and toys provided.
FACES SF Masonic Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Haight-Ashbury
- English, Spanish
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 1101 Masonic Ave.
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
FACES SF Hayes Valley Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Hayes Valley
- English, Spanish
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 305 Buchanan St.
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
Wu Yee Joy Lok Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Chinatown
- Chinese, English
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 831 Broadway St.
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
Wu Yee Bayview Children’s Hub Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Bayview
- English, Spanish
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 1601 Lane St.
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
Kai Ming Play With Purpose Curriculum
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided. Add neighborhood, address, and start date when confirmed.
Glen Park Public Library Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Glen Park
- English, Spanish
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 2825 Diamond St.
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
Re’Optima Play With Purpose Curriculum
- Chinatown
- English, Spanish
- 9 Weeks, session length: 60 minutes
Structure: In-person cohort; parent and children together
Good for Ages: 0–3
Address: 883 Sacramento Street
Playgroup focus: Play, early childhood development, parenting skills, and socialization. Books and toys provided.
How to choose a playgroup
Start with the neighborhood that works best for your family. Then compare language, age range, and start date. Some sites provide books and toys. If a start date is not listed, contact the program provider for current availability.
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About Early Connections
Early Connections offers free developmental playgroups for families with young children in San Francisco. Programs are led by community partners and are designed to support play, learning, parent connection, and early childhood development.