Free child development checks

Sunday, April 30, 2023

Free child development checks with Playgroup SA 

Free Child Development Checks
 
By now you may have heard about Ready, Set, Progress; a collaboration between Playgroup SA and the Office for the Early Years to offer child development checks to families in playgroups.
 
Originally 41 playgroups were identified to receive the checks in the first stage of the pilot.  We are now opening checks up to any interested Playgroup SA registered playgroups within metropolitan Adelaide.
 
What are Coordinators saying?

“I love the creativity of Playgroup SA in meeting families out and about in their community. “
 “It is great that you are so approachable and non-judgemental”
“This is a fantastic initiative. It is so great that you are coming to us. “

 
What are Parents saying?

“Thank you so much. This has made me think of positive ways to help my child become more confident rather than highlighting what he can’t do.”
 “There were things that she could do that I didn’t think she’d be able to.  It’s great to know that she’s on track.”
“ It is fantastic that you are coming out to playgroups, it makes it so much easier, particularly when you have more than one child.  I have not had any checks done, simply because it was just too hard to get two kids there and the thought of having to sit in an office with 2 kids was not appealing.”
“The strategies you gave us were really helpful.  His speech has really taken off.  Thanks for following up, I really appreciate it.  “ 

 
If you are interested in a Playgroup SA Child Development Screeners coming out to your playgroup please email rachael.ward@playgroupsa.com.au to register your interest and to receive further information about the checks.