Play-To-Learn Playgroups

Registering for Playgroups

Call 989-725-2581 for more information on how to register for Play-to-Learn Playgroups!  

2025-2026 Sessions

For children birth to age 5. Choose the session that works best for you. Playgroups are free but registration is required. 

The Fall 2026 Playgroup information will be released in late summer.

Days and Times

  • Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 11:15 AM - Owosso
  • Wednesdays 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Owosso
  • Wednesdays 10:30 AM - 11:45 AM - Owosso
  • Thursdays 9:00 AM - 10:15 AM - Owosso

Location

All playgroups are held at the Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North Street, Owosso, Michigan 48867 unless otherwise noted.

Register

Register by calling 989-725-2581.


What is the benefits of these FREE Playgroups?

Playgroups are an ideal place for children age birth to five to learn and develop through play and for parents and caregivers to build friendships, exchange parenting information, and learn to work together.

What can playgroups offer your child?

  • Social Skills
  • Independence
  • Self confidence
  • Simple rules and routines
  • Local friends
  • Exploration
  • Creative play and problem solving
  • A chance to play and learn in small groups before entering school

What can playgroups offer parents and caregivers?

  • A chance to share experiences and ideas with other parents and caregivers
  • Provides a time to talk to other adults
  • Creates a support network
  • An opportunity to play and learn with your child
  • Enables you to become part of your local community
  • Learn information about your child's development
  • Parenting resources and information

Additional Community Opportunities

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Join Us!

  • 7 April
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Tue Apr 7
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141 Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
  • 8 April
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Apr 8
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848

      Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
  • 9 April
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition
      Date: Thu Apr 9
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      What: Make Parenting A Pleasure

      Who: Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition

      Location: SRESD Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North St., Owosso

      Date/Time: Thursdays, April 9 - May 14, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them. Free/RSVP at 989-725-2581 or https://bit.ly/MPAP2026
  • 10 April
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Byron - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Fri Apr 10
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Byron Elementary School, 401 Maple St, Byron, MI 48418, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 810-266-6323

      Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
  • 14 April
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Morrice - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Tue Apr 14
      Time: 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM
      Location: Morrice Area Elementary School, 111 Mason St, Morrice, MI 48857, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11 For children 0-5 Questions 517-625-3141 Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
  • 15 April
    • Play to Learn Playgroup - Corunna - Great Start Shiawassee
      Date: Wed Apr 15
      Time: 9:45 AM to 11:00 AM
      Location: Louise Peacock Elementary School, 485 E McArthur St, Corunna, MI 48817, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee
      Full

      Registration Opens Wednesday, February 11
      For families and children ages 0-5
      To register 989-743-8848

      Sponsored by Great Start Shiawassee through a grant through Mi Family Engagement.
  • 16 April
    • Make Parenting A Pleasure - Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition
      Date: Thu Apr 16
      Time: 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM
      Location: Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W North St, Owosso, MI 48867, USA
      Calendar: Great Start Shiawassee

      What: Make Parenting A Pleasure

      Who: Great Start Shiawassee Family Coalition

      Location: SRESD Early Childhood Learning Center, 114 W. North St., Owosso

      Date/Time: Thursdays, April 9 - May 14, 5:30 - 8:00 pm

      Make Parenting a Pleasure (MPAP) is a training program that promotes family resilience by bringing parents together to share and normalize their parenting experiences, learn about typical early childhood development and parenting strategies, develop a support network, and learn about other community resources available to them. Free/RSVP at 989-725-2581 or https://bit.ly/MPAP2026

 

 

 

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