Babies Building Blocks

05/01/2026

EDITED: Term 1 course is full. You can go to any Playcentre without doing the course. Check Playcentre.org for your local centre's opening days and times.

Are you the parent of a child under 12 months?
Do you know someone with a child under 12 months?

Baby Building Blocks course for Term 1 as follows:
Friday mornings at Blenheim Playcentre
930am-1130am / 12pm

The course will be run once a week, starting 20 Feb running every Friday for 6 weeks, with the last session on 27 March
The course is $35.
You'll get the most out of the course, if you plan to come every week. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!
Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.
Each week we will have a chat topic and will introduce play ideas. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.

In past courses, we have included food, sleep, baby sign language, things to do in Marlborough, movement progression to name a few. Each week, we also introduce an area of play.

Click on this link for more information and to register
https://forms.gle/848452M1hA925FQd7

Send a message to learn more

29/03/2025

Two courses running in term 2.

Tuesdays at Picton Playcentre starting 13 May.

Wednesdays at Blenheim Playcentre starting 14 May


This course is for parents with babies born March 2024 - April 2025
The course is run once a week for 6 weeks, with the last session on 18 /19 June.
We start at 930am and finish 1130am / 12pm.

Each week we will have a chat topic, which we will decide on the first day. In past courses, we have included food, sleep, baby sign language, things to do in Marlborough, movement progression to name a few. Each week, we also introduce an area of play. In past courses we have introduced sand and water ideas, movement, paint, music and heuristic play. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.

If you are interested please use the link below to register your interest. Numbers will be limited.

For Picton Playcentre (Tuesdays)
https://forms.gle/hrRnaE1DGKNCN4Di7

For Blenheim Playcentre (Wednesdays)

This course is for parents with babies born March 2024 - April 2025 The course is run every Wednesday morning starting 14 May, running once a week for 6 weeks, with the last session on 18 June. We start at 930am and finish 1130am / 12pm. Each week we will have a chat topic, which we will decide on t...

07/03/2025

Are you the parent of a child under 12 months?
Do you know someone with a child under 12 months?
Baby Building Blocks course for Term 2 as follows

Tuesday mornings at Picton Playcentre
930am-1130am
The course will be run once a week, starting 13 May running every Tuesday for 6 weeks, with the last session on June 17th
The course is $35.

You'll get the most out of the course, if you plan to come every week. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!

Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.

Each week we will have a chat topic and will introduce play ideas. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.
Click on this link for more information and to register
https://forms.gle/hrRnaE1DGKNCN4Di7

After you have registered, you will receive an email to confirm your place on the course. This email will contain payment information and other details.

18/02/2025

Anyone know a parent with a baby under 12mths who might be interested in this course??

There are a few places left on the popular Baby Building blocks course running
Wednesday mornings at Renwick Playcentre
930am-1130am

The course will be run once a week, for 6 weeks, starting 26th Feb (next week) and finishing 2nd April.

The course is $35.

You'll get the most out of the course, if you plan to come every week. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!

Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.
Each week we will have a chat topic and will introduce play ideas. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.

Click on this link for more information and to register
https://forms.gle/cc74yj9jXarR1skz9

After you have registered, you will receive an email to confirm your place on the course. This email will contain payment information and other details.

This course is for parents with babies born March 2024 - October 2024 The course is run every Wednesday morning starting 26th Feb, running once a week for 6 weeks, with the last session on April 2nd. We start at 930am and finish 1130am / 12pm. Each week we will have a chat topic, which we will decid...

02/01/2025

Baby buildings blocks courses for 6-12mth old babies and their parent(s), will run again in Term 1, starting end February for 6 weeks.

Tuesday mornings at Blenheim Playcentre
Wednesday mornings at Renwick Playcentre
930am- 1145am

Information will be available and registration will open, in late January.

Planning on courses in Term 2 as well.

03/08/2024

We are unable to run courses for term 3 and 4.
Please contact your local Playcentre to arrange a visit.

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31/03/2024

Term 2 Courses
Fridays 3 May - 5 July Renwick Playcentre
$40
Tuesdays 30 April - 2 July Blenheim Playcentre - FULL. Waitlist only.

The course is run once a week for the term on either a Tuesday or a Friday.

It is aimed at 6-12 month old babies and their parents/caregivers. You'll get the most out of the course, if you plan to come every week. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!

Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.
Each week we will have a chat topic, which we will decide on the first day. In past courses, we have included food, sleep, baby sign language, things to do in Marlborough, movement progression to name a few.
Each week, we also introduce an area of play. In past courses we have introduced sand and water ideas, movement, paint, music and heuristic play. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.

Contact Poz at [email protected] with preferred day and your child's date of birth if you are interested in any of these courses or for more information.

Please share this information with anyone who might be interested.

28/04/2023

We are unable to offer a course for term 2. However, any of our 6 Marlborough Playcentres will welcome you on the following days.

Spring Creek - Mon and Wed 930-1230pm
Renwick - Mon and Fri 9.15- 1145am
Picton - Tues and Thurs 930am- 12pm
Awatere - Tues and Fri 9am - 12pm
Linkwater - Mon 9-11am
Blenheim - every week day 9.15 -1145am
(Mon and Wed until 1.15pm)

Check the Playcentre website for further details.
First three visits are free.
You can call the centre prior, or just turn up.
Ask here, or send a message if you have any questions

23/01/2023

This term the Baby Building blocks courses are being run at Blenheim Playcentre.

The course is run once a week for the term. It is aimed at 6-12 month old babies and their parents/caregivers. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!
Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.

Each week we will have a chat topic, which we will decide on the first day. In past courses, we have included food, sleep, baby sign language, things to do in Marlborough, movement progression to name a few. Each week, we also introduce an area of play. In past courses we have introduced sand and water ideas, movement, paint, music and heuristic play. The course topics are very flexible and we confirm each week what we will cover the following week.

Next course
Term 1
Tuesdays or Fridays at Blenheim Playcentre
Feb- April 2023
Contact Poz at [email protected] with preferred day and your child's date of birth if you are interested in any of these courses.

06/06/2022

Have you heard of our Babies Building Blocks course? Run by Poz - a Playcentre parent, educator and life member - it is aimed at 6-12 month old babies and their parents/caregivers. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!
Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.

Next course

Term 1 Tuesdays Blenheim Playcentre
Feb- April 2023

Contact Poz at [email protected] with your child's date of birth if you are interested in any of these courses.

28/04/2022

Have you heard of our Babies Building Blocks course? Run by Poz - a Playcentre parent, educator and life member - it is aimed at 6-12 month old babies and their parents/caregivers. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!
Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.

Contact Poz at [email protected] with your child's date of birth if you are interested in going on the waitlist for Term 3.
Day and venue to be confirmed.

11/11/2021

Have you heard of our Babies Building Blocks course? Run by Poz - a Playcentre parent, educator and life member - it is aimed at 6-12 month old babies and their parents/caregivers. The babies get to play in a welcoming environment, and parents get to learn and share ideas - and both can make friends!
Hosted by Playcentre, there is no obligation to join after the course, although you are more than welcome to stay on or join any of the 5 Marlborough centres.

Our next course is at Spring Creek Playcentre
Term 1 2022
Mondays 14 February - 11 April
930am - 12pm.
Cost is $30 which includes membership to the Playcentre for the term, so you may attend other days if you would like. There are limited spaces in each course.

Contact Poz at [email protected] with your child's date of birth if you are interested.