Best Baby Playgroups And Pre-Nursery Schools For Babies And Toddlers In Hong Kong

BAUMHAUS - Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Wan Chai, Hong Kong

Baum.haus is German for tree.house. Tree stands for life, and a house represents family and security, two concepts vital for creating an environment for a healthy upbringing. Baumhaus captures the essence of the spirit that represents safety, family, and imagination. The Baumhaus concept embraces your child's various milestones, from toddlers taking their first steps to pre-schoolers playing imaginative games with their friends. In the center of the Baumhaus community is a beautiful birch treehouse, an encouraging space to bring children together and grow their confidence and creativity. The structure has become the foundation of physical and emotional stimuli and a source of never-ending fun.

The Baumhaus playgroup has a café where parents and caregivers can create connections. Each teacher is an early childhood specialist and well-versed in infant and toddler behavior management and positive parenting techniques. Baumhaus offers Kindermusik classes for your child. The classes encourage children to sing, move, play musical instruments and listen to stories, allowing them to develop musically, cognitively, and socially within the international curriculum.

Baumhaus, 1/F,Kar Yau building, 36-44 Queen's Road East, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 2321 5898, info@baumhaus.com.hk, www.baumhaus.com.hk

ICHK HONG LOK YUEN (KINDERGARTEN AND PRIMARY): Baby And Toddler Playgroups In New Territories, Hong Kong

ICHK Hong Lok Yuen (Kindergarten and Primary) offers engaging Playgroup sessions for children aged 6 to 32 months, designed as a gentle introduction to its kindergarten environment. Led by experienced early years teachers, each session includes a mix of guided group activities and free play, featuring games, songs, and hands-on fun that carers can continue at home. It's a great way for young children to socialize and explore while parents and helpers actively participate, picking up useful ideas and skills to support learning and development beyond the classroom. More information here.

ICHK Hong Lok Yuen (Kindergarten and Primary), 3, Twentieth Street, Hong Lok Yuen, Tai Po, New Territories, Hong Kong, +852 3955 3000, admissions@ichkhly.edu.hk,  http://ichkhly.edu.hk/.

INTERNATIONAL PARENT INFANT PROGRAM: Expert-Led Classes That Support Holistic Development In Sheung Wan, Hong Kong

For nearly 30 years, the International Parent Infant Program (PIP) has been a trusted partner for families in Hong Kong, guiding them through the all-important first year of life with expertise, care, and a deep understanding of modern parenting.

More than just baby playtime, PIP offers 75-minute, expert-led classes that blend purposeful play with evidence-based practices to support holistic development—helping little ones build motor skills, coordination, and confidence, while fostering cognitive growth, problem-solving, and early communication.

In a safe, fully equipped studio, parents and babies connect, learn, and grow together through responsive activities, secure attachment practices, and insightful workshops on essentials like feeding, sleep, and first aid. It’s a nurturing space where babies thrive and parents feel informed, supported, and empowered.

International Parent Infant Program, Casey Building
14C, 38 Lok Ku Road, Sheung Wan, Hong Kong, +852 6176 3826, pip@intparentinfantprogram.asia, https://intparentinfantprogram.asia/

ESF PLAYGROUPS - Baby And Toddler Playgroups All Over Hong Kong

ESF Explore puts the 'play' into playgroup, ensuring their youngest students have fun while learning. From stories and songs to hands-on sensory activities, ESF classes help establish routines, build confidence, and develop emotional, social, physical, and language skills.

Educators carefully follow the EYFS curriculum that prepares your children for their schooling days ahead. Each level is tailored to your child's development objectives and aims to get them to the next level.
Classes take place at ESF kindergartens and ESF Learning Centre at Wai Chai, children can get familiar with the school environment at an early stage. Depending on your child’s age, level 1 starts as early as 6 months and is progressive-based.

Pre-K students from ESF (Including ESF Explore) will be granted priority interview status within ESF Kindergarten Admission.

*Exclusive for Little Steps readers, enjoy 5% off any ESF EXPLORE programs. Promo Code: ESF_LSEB5 

*Refer a friend discount: HK$200 off any regular and holiday programs. The referrer and each new student will receive a HK$200 credit voucher. There is no limit on how many new students one can refer! Details here: https://www.esfexplore.org.hk/refer-a-friend-scheme/

ESF Playgroups at ESF Kindergartens and Wan Chai Learning Centre, 2/F, Prime Mansion, 183-187 Johnston Road, Wan Chai, Hong Kong, +852 28382276, https://www.esf.org.hk/program_category/playgroup/

MALVERN PLAYGROUP - Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Central And Kowloon, Hong Kong

With over 150 years of heritage from Malvern College in the United Kingdom, the teachers encourage your young children to develop individual strengths through a personalized active, play-based learning approach. They endeavor to encourage each child’s core values of curiosity, independence, integrity, and kindness and foster a lifelong love of learning.

Malvern Playgroup is designed to nurture children’s social, emotional, cognitive, and physical development through a wide range of stimulating play activities. Malvern Playgroup runs adult-accompanied playgroup sessions for children from 6 to 24 months. The playgroup sets a routine for parents and children, which can be a strong bonding experience. There are wonderful benefits both parents and their children can reap from attending regular playgroups, such as engaging in various activities that parents might not consider at home.

Malvern Playgroup, Coronation Circle Campus, G09-G12 Coronation Circle, 1 Yau Cheung Road, West Kowloon, +852 3898 4699 and Island West Campus, G/F and 1/F Viking Court, 165-166 Connaught Road West, Sai Ying Pun, +852 3898 4699, info@babyloneducation.com, www.malvernplaygroup.hk

TUTOR TIME INTERNATIONAL NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN - Baby And Toddler Playgroups Across Hong Kong

Tutor Time’s WOW Activity Group is a playgroup program for children aged 6 months to 2 years old. Each session offers 4 key learning experiences: English immersion, Mandarin immersion, GrowFit gym time, and sensory exploration, which are essential elements of early childhood development.

As children become more mobile and curious, they need plenty of space to move and explore. Tutor Time provides age-appropriate facilities and infant-safe classrooms, allowing them to explore independently. With experienced native language teachers and small class sizes, Tutor Time ensures that every child receives individual care in each class.

Due to limited spaces, it is recommended to apply at least two months before your intended start date for a better chance of securing a spot.

Tutor Time, 4 locations, +852 9123 6889, info@tutortime.com.hk, www.tutortime.com.hk

TRYBE – Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Kennedy Town, Hong Kong

Trybe Playgroup offers a unique blend of ninja obstacle courses and gymnastics, designed for little ones aged 6 months to 3 years. With an open-ended play curriculum, the program encourages creativity and problem-solving through versatile obstacle courses set on a customised sprung floor and ninja rig. This approach supports both cognitive and physical development, giving little ninjas the chance to explore, move, and grow.

Spanning 3,000 square feet, Trybe’s facilities feature soft play, gymnastics, acrobatic, parkour, and circus equipment, providing an exciting active and sensory play experience. Small class sizes ensure each child gets the attention they need, while up to two carers can join in, fostering positive relationships and creating special memories along the way. Enthusiastic playgroup leaders encourage confidence, curiosity, and bonding in every fun-filled session.

Trybe, Shop 10B, G/F Nam Hung Mansion, 5H Belcher’s Street, Kennedy Town, Hong Kong, +852 2796 1112, +852 5400 7710 (WhatsApp), kids@trybehk.com, www.trybehk.com/playgroup

HONG KONG KIDS ACADEMY LES PETITS LASCARS - Baby And Toddler Playgroups In Central And Tseung Kwan

Les Petits Lascars is a French international preschool offering playgroup and baby gym classes in French, English, and Mandarin. The classes accommodate children aged 9 to 24 months and help with their cognitive, emotional, social, and psychomotor development. With small classes of up to seven, your child will explore the five senses and their environment, including sensory and stimulating learning activities.

Les Petits Lascars believes in an educational approach centered around each child's well-being and adapting to their learning rhythm. Teachers focus on their specific learning needs while simultaneously building their confidence to ensure a smooth transition into preschool. The teaching environment is bright and colorful, and has numerous education tools, including motor skills equipment and outdoor play areas. The Central and Tseung Kwan O campuses have been recently renovated.

Les Petits Lascars, Central Campus: 3/F, Wellington Plaza, 56-58 Wellington Street, +852 2526 8666 and Tseung Kwan O campus: G01, Capri Place, 33 Tong Yin Street, Tseung Kwan O, +852 2526  8666, admissions@petitslascars.com, www.lespetitslascars.com

HONG KONG ACADEMY - Baby And Toddler Playgroup In Sai Kung

HKA offers a daily Playgroup which runs every morning from 8 - 11am and is open to children aged 24 months and up. Playgroup children enjoy a spacious and well-equipped classroom, which is located in the school's Early Childhood area and opens out directly onto a phenomenal outdoor playscape and organic garden. Every session includes a variety of indoor and outdoor play-based learning activities, some led by the teacher and others by the children. Teacher-led activities cover all areas of development - socio-emotional, problem solving, physical, and cognitive - by focusing on specific skills or concepts. Child-led activities follow the children's interests, encouraging them to take initiative, think creatively, solve problems, explore, and make their own decisions.

As part of the HKA community, Playgroup families are invited to a variety of community events and parent education opportunities as well as having access to the school’s outstanding library. Based on your child’s engagement and participation in Playgroup, HKA’s Pre-K assessment procedures may be waived and a space secured for the following school year. Upon enrolment into Pre-K all Playgroup fees become a tuition fee deposit and are deducted from tuition fee invoices.

Monthly registration, flexible weekly schedule, daily snack included. Free taster session available.

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Hong Kong Academy, 33 Wai Man Road, Sai Kung, New Territories, Hong Kong +852 2655  1111, office@hkacademy.edu.hk, www.hkacademy.edu.hk

PROGYM BY PROACTIV SPORTS: Gymtots Programs For Toddlers In Hong Kong

At ProGym by ProActiv Sports, toddlers aged 1 to 3 can discover the joy of movement through our Gymtots programs, designed to nurture physical development, coordination, and confidence in a safe, engaging environment. Little ones explore playful activities that build basic motor skills like balance and coordination, all while enjoying opportunities for social interaction and bonding.

For children aged 1–2, Gymtots introduces them to movement through guided fun, while 2–3-year-olds continue to develop their skills in a parent-accompanied setting, ensuring a supportive and nurturing experience. Parents can also enjoy a complimentary coffee during morning classes at ProGym Cyberport, making it a delightful outing for the whole family.

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ProGym by ProActiv Sports, +852 6355 0715 (WhatsApp), infohk@proactivsports.com, https://hk.proactivsports.net/

• ProGym Wan Chai, WhatsApp/Phone: +852 6355 0715, Email: infohk@proactivsports.com
• ProGym Cyberport, WhatsApp/Phone: +852 6945 2360, Email: progymcp@proactivsports.com