The SPACE programme is for first-time parents with newborn babies, starting at age 0-3 months. Sessions are held over 3-4 terms in a relaxed, baby-friendly atmosphere.

SPACE Session Times:

*Glen Eden's session Wednesday 11am-1pm.

*Waimauku's session is on Tuesday from 12 midday-2pm.

Weekly sessions include:
- The opportunity to meet and get to know
- Discussions on relevant child development and parenting topics.
- Play sessions with age-appropriate equipment that supports infants' learning and development.
- An introduction to rhymes, music and books for infants.

Our qualified facilitators along with other professionals share their collective knowledge and experience with the group. Reading material and ideas for home-made equipment are provided.

Parents are invited to make a termly Playcentre donation of $30 to help cover costs.

CHILDREN'S EDUCATION
Increase participation of children in early childhood education at an early age, provide a quality curriculum, and maximise children's learning from birth.

PARENTING
Ease the transition to parenthood; support parents in their role as the best and most important educators of their children; and help parents to recognise, support and extend their child's learning and development.

SUPPORT
Provide parents with support and encouragement from one another and from experienced facilitators, as they share the journey through their child's early months.

LINKS
Give parents an opportunity to hear from, and develop links with, a range of community organisations and service providers.

Some examples are:
Sleeping
Crying
Establishing attachment
Temperament
Childhood illnesses
Hearing and vision
Emotional development
Physical development
Intellectual development
Social development
Brain development
Language development
Music
Heuristic play