BAMBI PLAYGROUPS UPDATE
There are dozens of playgroups in Bangkok. Below are the details of some current playgroups both sponsored by BAMBI and those offering discounts to BAMBI members. For more information please contact us at playgroups@bambiweb.org or 0826429006.
BAMBI sponsored playgroups are characterized by free play, use of the school toys and playgrounds. Donation per family for all BAMBI playgroups: 150 baht (250 baht for non-members) except British Club 200 baht(300 baht for non-members). New Members’ Coffee Mornings are free. Snacks for the children are provided.
Non-BAMBI sponsored playgroups are mostly structured (school/center organizes some activities for the participants).
To avoid disappointment, before going to a BAMBI sponsored playgroup, we highly recommend that you check the BAMBI CALENDAR to make sure that the playgroup is still taking place that day. Most playgroups close during school holidays and for large school events so before heading out, please check.
**NEW** BAMBI Superkids Activities.
Please join us each Thursday from 3-4pm for BAMBI Superkids Activities.
Hawaiian/Warrior Dance begins Thursday 1st November (then 1st and 3rd weeks) and Children's Yoga on Thursday 8th ( then 2nd and 4th Thursday of the month). Aimed at 3-6 year olds, these classes provide a natural progression for children from playgroups onto fun learning. Cost is 200 baht( 300 baht for non-members).Kindly sponsored by Tiny Seeds International Pre-school, the classes are at the school: Tiny Seeds, 105/1-3, Soi Naphasub 5, Sukhumvit soi 36.
BAMBI Sponsored Playgroups
When : Every Friday 9:30am-11:30am.
Age : 0 to 3
Closest BTS station: Saphan Khwai
Address: British Early Years Centre (BEYC) - 19/2 Inthamara 3, Sutthisarn, Samsen Nai, Phayathai - Bangkok
Phone: Lihi 082-441-8065
Email: ariplaygroup@bambiweb.org
When : Every Tuesday 10am-12pm.
Age : 0 to 4
Address: Charter International School , 36 Chaloen Phrakiat Ratchakan Thi 9 Prawet
Phone: Holly 088-507-5433
Email: playgroups@bambiweb.org
Donation per family: 200 baht (members), 300 baht (non-members).
When: Thursdays 9:30-11:30am, at the British Club.
Age: 0 - 5
Address: 189 Surawongse Rd (entrance is via Silom Road, Soi 18; please show your ID).
Phone: Donatela 0805950560
Email: BCPlaygroup@bambiweb.org
For pregnant, nursing and non-nursing mothers of newborns.
When: EVERY WEDNESDAY , 9:30–11:30am.
Address: Little House International Pre-School, 107/1 Thong Lo Soi 5, Sukhumvit Soi 55
Phone: Vibeke Morrison 0895193082
Email: bumps@bambiweb.org
When : Every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month at 10am-12noon.
Age : 1 year - 6years.
NEW LOCATION!
Address: Storytime Preschool, #85 Soi Samaharn, Sukhumvit Soi 4 (Near BTS Nana)
Phone: Adrian 0819277753
Email: daddysplaygroup@bambiweb.org
When : Wednesday from 3:30pm to 5:30pm.
Age : 0-5 years old.
Address: OISCA International Daycare, 9/4 Ekkamai Soi 4, Khlongton Nua, Wattana, Bangkok, 10110, Thailand
Phone: Amy 081 847 3455
Email: ekkamaiplaygroup@bambiweb.com
If you live in the Pattaya/Rayong area & are keen to meet other Mothers with Babies & Toddlers, please join us for our coffee morning at The Holiday Inn, Pattaya. We have morning tea by the fantastic kids pool area, and have plenty of pool toys, so please bring swimwear for your child (and yourself if you like). Towels are provided.
Meetings will be held from 10am-12pm on the 1st and 3rd Monday of every month.
Donation per family: 150 Bht (member), 250 Bht (non-member), includes snacks and light beverage.
Address: Holiday Inn Pattaya, 463/68 Pattaya Sai 1 Road, Nongprue, Banglamung, Chonburi 201250
Phone: Nitu Gulati 081 6188616
Email: bambi_pattaya@bambiweb.org
When : Every 1st and 3rd Wednesday of the month at 3:00-5:00pm.
Age : 0-5 years.
Closest BTS station: Chit Lom
Address: Mulberry House International Pre-School, Soi Tonson, Ploenchit Road.
Phone: Raidha Mulafer, 0853697875
Email: ploenchitplaygroup@bambiweb.org
When : Every Wednesday 9:30am to 11:30am
Age : 0 to 3 years.
Address: The Tiny Seeds International Pre-School, 105/1-3 Soi Naphasub 5, Sukhumvit soi 36
Phone: Mika 081-659-0437
Email: thonglorplaygroup@bambiweb.org
If you are new to BAMBI, please come along to meet other members and make some new friends.
When : Every last Wednesday of the month. Timing: 9:30am to 11:30am
Map - http://www.thetinyseedspreschool.ac.th/map.php
Address: The Tiny Seeds International Pre-School, 105/1-3 Soi Naphasub 5, Sukhumvit soi 36, Klongtoey, Bangkok
Phone: Michaela Barker 0881894080
Email: newmembers@bambiweb.org
Non-BAMBI Sponsored Playgroups.
When : Every Saturday, 9:00 am -12:00pm
Age : 0-5 years.
Structured playgroup: English Communication Activities (Speaking/Listening/Reading/Writing), Role playing, Singing, Drawing, Story Telling, Playground activities.
Reservation: required at least 2 days before
Cost: Cost: 600 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members
Website :www.ascot.ac.th
Address: Ramkhamhang Road, Soi 118.
Phone: Chaba 02-3734400 ext.112
Email: chaba@ascot.ac.th , jay@ascot.ac.th
When: Monday to Thursday, 10:00-11:15am.
Age: 8 months-2.5 years
Structured playgroup: arts & crafts, splash day, story time, puppet show, music, dance and cooking. All activities are rotated weekly and offered in a different language each day: Monday – French; Tuesday – German; Wednesday – English; Thursday – Japanese. Anyone is welcomed to attend any of the classes regardless if they speak that language and the time/date work better for that family.
Reservation: required at least 1 day before.
Cost: 450 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Website: www.thefirststeps.ac.th
Address: 58/2 Sukhumvit 31 (Soi Sawasdee) Yak 4 (BTS: Phromg Phong or Asoke).
Phone: 022603152
Email: info@thefirststeps.ac.th
NEW !! Opening day 9th October 2012 is FREE!
When: Every Tuesday and Thursday 9.30 am to 11.30 am.
Age: 6 months to 4 years old.
Activities for Kids: Art, swimming pool, sand pit, playground. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Cost: 350 baht, 50% discount for BAMBI members
Website: www.kiddykare.ac.th
BTS : Near BTS Phrom Phong
Address: KiddyKare International Kindergarten 59/34 Sukhumvit soi 26, subsoi Thang Ying (first soi on the left if you are coming from Sukhumvit), Klongton, Klongtoey, Bangkok 10110
Phone: 02-6656777 KiddyKare Kindergarten; 0818060148 Elena
Email: kkare@kiddykare.ac.th
When : Monday to Friday, 09:00am-11:00am
Structured playgroup: 09:00-10:00 : KiDO Circle Time, 0:00-10:15 : Snack Time, 10:15-11:00 : KiDO Activity (Music&More, Gym&Play and Arts&Crafts)
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Cost: 450 baht for non-members, 300 baht for BAMBI members
Website: http://www.kidothailand.com/
Address: 283/33-35 2nd Fl Home Place Office Building Soi Thong Lor 13 Sukhumvit 55
Phone: 02 712 6466 / 08 50733338
Email: info@kidothonglor.com
When: Monday to Saturday, 9:30-11:30
Age: 1-4
Structured playgroup: Singing and circle time, crafts, sing-along story, puppet show, drawing, adult and child yoga, access to playground and toys.
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Cost: 450 baht for Non-BAMBI members, 300 baht for BAMBI Members and 250 baht for the second child
Website: www.kidsacademy.ac.th
Address: Ekamai Soi 2 (BTS: Ekkamai)
Phone: 084-071-1115
Email: info@kidsacademy.ac.th
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 9.30 – 11.30 am
Age: 16 months – 3 years
Structured playgroup: Indoor: Singing and Music / Story Time; Enjoy centers: Art / Clay / Painting / Fine Motor Skills / etc; Free play and interaction with other children. Outdoor: Sand & Water Play, Cycling & Gross Motor Skills
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Cost: 400 baht per session or 1,000 baht per week (25% off for BAMBI members)
Website: www.kidskingdombangkok.com
Address: Kids Kingdom International School, 22/1 Sukhumvit 47, (BTS: Thonglor or Phrom Phong)
Phone: 02-258 7242 / 02 258 7208
Email: info@kidskingdombangkok.com
When: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 10am to 12noon.
Age: 0-6
Structured playgroup: Singing, dance, arts & crafts, outdoor and indoor play
Cost: 300 baht for non-members and non-registered families - 50% discount for BAMBI members and registered families
Website: www.kis.ac.th
Address: Kesinee Ville Estate 999/124 Pracha-Utit Road Huay Kwang, Bangkok (Closest MRT: Thailand Cultural Center)
Phone: 02 274 3444
Email: lynn@kis.ac.th
When: Wednesday and Friday 9am - 11 am
Age: 18 months - 3 years
Structured playgroup: outdoor play, circle time, activity tables, story time.
Reservation: required at least 1 day before.
Cost: 400 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Please call to make reservation at least one day before.
Address: 21 Soi Promsri 2, Sukhumivit 39
Phone: Cheryl 02 382 3338
Email: info@ladybird.ac.th
When: First Saturday of every month 10am -12pm
Age: 1-3
Structured playgroup: Conducted by experienced native teachers in English, the theme for each meeting will be different. Activities include music and movement, storytelling, art & craft and outdoor play.
Reservation: Better reserve a spot.
Cost: 400 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members
Website: www.ldis.ac.th
Address: 88/22 Moo 3 Nakorn-In Road,Bang Ku Vieng, Bang Kruay,Nonthaburi. Near to Homepro Rachaphruet Rama 5 and Tesco Lotus Bangyai (Closest BTS: Wong Wian Yai)
Phone: 02 924 8138
Email: info@littledragonschool.com
When: Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9:00-11:00am
Age: 0-3
Cost: 300 baht - 50% discount.for BAMBI members.
Address: 107 Subsoi 5 Thonglor, Sukhumvit Soi 55, 10110
Phone: 02-391-9157
Email: info@littlehouse.ac.th
When: Mondays to Fridays, 8.30 - 11.30am
Age: 18 months – 3
Structured playgroup: Free play with a wide range of equipment in a dedicated indoor and outdoor area, a purpose built soft play room, Splash play and large outdoor sand pit, Art and creative activities, singing and story time, Physical movement sessions, cooking.
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Cost: Discount available for BAMBI members. Fees depend on hours attended.
Address: The Early Years Centre at Harrow International School. Chaeng Wattana Road in Soi Kosumruamjai 14, Don Muang. (closest BTS: Chatuchak)
Phone: 02 5037222 #3002 or #3003
Email: joanne_k@harrowschool.ac.th
When: Tuesdays 10am -11am.
Age: 0-5
A fun yoga group run for mothers and babies at St Andrews Sathorn campus, Sathorn Soi 4, behind BNH Hospital ( www.standrews-schools.com) . BYO mat please, if possible. Run by fully qualified instructors in a peaceful and relaxing environment, helping to build a healthy mind body and spirit .
Cost : 400THB - 50% discount for Bambi members - 200 THB.
Reservation: Please register in advance at admissions@standrews-schools.com or annie.hansen@standrews-schools.com .
Website: www.standrews-schools.com
Address: St Andrews Sathorn campus, 9 Sathorn Soi 4, North Sathorn Road, Bangrak.10500
Phone: 02 632 1995
Email: admissions@standrews-schools.com
When: Mondays 10 - 11 am
Age: 0-5
Structured playgroup: Yoga Babes is a fun yoga group run for mothers and babies at St Andrews Sukhumvit 107 campus, BTS Bearing. BYO Yoga Mat please, if possible.
Reservation: please register in advance at admissions@standrews-schools.com or annie.hansen@standrews-schools.com.
Cost: 400 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members (200 baht).
Website: www.standrews-schools.com
Address: Sukhumvit 107 (Soi Bearing) Campus, at the foot of Bearing BTS station
Phone: 023933883
Email: admissions@standrews-schools.com
When: Monday and Friday afternoons, from 15:00 - 16:30. Last Saturday of the month, 10:00am - 12:00pm
Age: 0-3
NON-Structured playgroup: use of the school toys and playgrounds. A parent or caregiver must stay with the child throughout the session and is solely responsible for the child’s play and care.
Cost: Monday and Friday afternoons - 100 baht for BAMBI members and 250 baht for Non-BAMBI members. Saturday - 150 baht for BAMBI members and 350 baht for Non-BAMBI members.
Website: www.oiscakindergarten.ac.th
Address: 9/4 Ekkamai Soi 4,
Phone: 02 381 9852 Khun Tye
Email: inquiries@oiscakindergarten.ac.th
When: Monday, 10:00 - 13:00
Age: 0 - 5
Non-structured playgroup: indoor playground, sand pool, arts & crafts, library full of books, edu-games and toys, and the "Imaginative House".
Cost: 350 baht for BAMBI members. 500Bt for non-BAMBI members
Website: www.playstationkid.com
Facebook: www.facebook.com/playstationkid
Address: 3rd Floor, The Nine Neighborhood Center, 999 Rama IX Rd., Suanluang, BK (from express way, take Srinakarindra exit, The Nine will be on your left hand side)
Phone: 02 716 7950, 081 6961219
Email: Playstation.Bangkok@gmail.com
When: Every Wednesday 1:30pm-3:30pm during term time
Age: 0-3
Structured playgroup: Use of the Early Years garden which is set up with school toys and a variety of activities including painting, and water play. These activities change weekly. There is also a story and song time at the end of the session led by our Early years staff.
Cost: 200 baht – 50% discount for BAMBI members
Reservation: required at least 1 day before
Website: www.shrewsbury.ac.th
Address: 1922 Charoen Krung Road. Wat Prayakrai Free shuttle boat service from Sathorn Pier (Saphan Thaksin BTS)
Phone: Ilka Hodapp 02-675-1888 Ext. 1110
Email: ilka.h@shrewsbury.ac.th
When: Thursday 9.30am-11.30am
Age: 0-3
Structured playgroup: The playgroup is organised in three loosely timed sessions from 9.30am-11.30am. The first is 'free-time' session, when parents and children have the chance to meet up on a regular basis to chat and play. Playgroup-dedicated toys and refreshments are provided. The playgroup then moves on to join St. John's International School's EYFS (Early Years and Foundation Stage) class for some structured play activities. Then in the final session, the children go outside (weather permitting) and make use of the school's well-equipped playground.
Cost: 250 baht – 50% discount for BAMBI members
Website: http://wiki.stjohn.ac.th/groups/playgroup/
Address: 1110/8 Viphavadi-Rangsit Road Latyao, Jatujak Bangkok (Phaholyothin MRT)
Phone: Kwan 02 5138575 ext 109
Email: pariyanee@stjohn.ac.th
NEW DAYS AND FEE!
When: Monday and Wednesdays from 1:45-3:00pm
Age: 0-5
Structured playgroup: There will be a focus on singing and dancing at the beginning of each playgroup. The school has a fantastic shaded outdoor play area with also a trampoline, a sand pit and a bike track, and air-conditioned indoor area....with a great dress-ups corner, drawing, painting & playdoh, dolls corner and mini kitchen. The group is run by a highly qualified and well known teacher with over 20 years experience – Ms Retno Cheah.
Cost: 150 baht for non-members - 50% discount for BAMBI members
Website: www.standrews-schools.com
Address: St. Andrews International School, Rayong. 1 Moo 7, Banchang - Makhamkoo Rd, Tambol Samnakthorn, Banchang, Rayong 21130.
Phone: 038-893716
Email: admissions@standrews-schools.com
When: Tuesdays & Thursdays 1.00 – 2.30PM
Age: 10 mths - 2.5 yrs
Structured playgroup: Stimulating and fun activities are planned throughout each term that will help the little Pandas to gain skills in Personal and Social development, Physical development and Language for Communication. We offer a large space in our Nursery classroom with free flowing indoor and outdoor access to a sandpit, water play facilities, trampoline and bikes. The group is led by Anne-Marie Goverde who is our highly experienced and respected Nursery teacher. We encourage parents to join in with play, singing, messy art, role play and water-play during this time and also to enjoy socialising over a coffee or tea with other parents.
Cost: 300 Baht per session - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Website: www.standrews-schools.com
Address: Sukhumvit 107, Bangkok (at the foot of Bearing BTS station)
Phone: 02 393 3883
Email: admissions@standrews-schools.com
When: Tuesday and Thursday 8:30-10:30am
Age: 0-2
Structured playgroup: Fully supervised sessions
Cost: 400baht per session/4000baht for 12 sessions - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Website: www.st-georges-bangkok.com
Address: 166/1 Soi 78 Pattanakarn Road
Phone: 02-722-2571
Email: info@st-georges-bangkok.com
NEW!!
When: Every Wednesday 9-11am.
Age: 1 year - 3 years
Structured playgroup: Circle Time, WaterPlay, Snacks, Storytime, Artwork, Sandplay
Cost: 300 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Website: www.storytime-preschool.com
Address: #85 Soi Samaharn, Sukhumvit Soi 4 (BTS: Nana)
Phone: 02 6569084 / 081-6464535
Email: storytime_preschool@yahoo.com
When: Tuesday 1:00 - 3:00pm.
Age: 1-5
Structured playgroup: Activities include art and craft, colouring, painting, outside play, music time, story time, and water play.
Cost: 200 baht - 50% discount for BAMBI members.
Website: www.bsbangkok.ac
Address: 36 Sukhumvit Soi 4 (BTS: Nana)
Phone: 02 6569486 or 02-656-9961
Email: manager@bsbangkok.ac
When:Tuesday, 10am-11:30am
Age: 15 months – 3
Structured playgroup: Use of the outdoor playground, art and craft, playdough, games, storytelling, songs, water play, etc. Snacks provided.
Cost: 350 Baht- Bambi Members 50% off
Website: www.thetinyseedspreschool.ac.th
Address: 105/1-3 Soi Naphasub 5, Sukhumvit 36
Phone: 022602926
Email: admin@thetinyseedspreschool.ac.th
When: Wednesday, 2 pm-4pm.
Cost: 300 baht (non-members), 200 baht (BAMBI members)
Structured playgroup: Activity by theme rotates every 2 weeks. 2 Stations: first for arts and craft, second for finemotor skills. We will let all kids and parent play at the stations and do activity together. Later on, we will have hello songs and action songs, then play co-ordination equipment, story time, and finally it is snack time.
Address: Royal Garden Plaza (2 Floor) Marriott Resort and Spa Hotel 257/1-3 Charoen Nakorn Road, Bukkalo, Thonburi, BKK 10600
Phone: 02-877-5858 / 087-773-9646
Email: t.ramaiii@gmail.com
When: Every Wednesday and every 2nd, 4th and 5th Monday of the month
Age: 0-5
Structured playgroup: On Bambi playgroup days we will have a craft activity, singing circle time and a light snack for the children. The children can also enjoy our European standard indoor/outdoor playground. For the parents and care givers we have free self serve coffee and tea bar. On non-Bambi days Bambi members can come and enjoy unstructured play and receive 20% off our normal entrance price
Cost: 250 baht for Non-BAMBI members, 150 baht for BAMBI Members
Website: www.wiggle-town.com
Address: 211/4 Moo 11, Sukhumvit Rd. Pattaya
Phone: 0850841626 or 038373938
Email: info@wiggle-town.com