Scienceworks: Playgroup Victoria makes kids day

Playgroup Victoria (PV) celebrated its 40th birthday on Monday with a Little Kids Day In at Scienceworks in Spotswood.

PV is a not-for-profit organisation helping Victorian families and 40,000 children discover playgroups.

Most families attend community-based playgroups, but other types include playgroups catering for specific cultures, children with autism, parents who work weekends, fathers and grandfathers.

Little Kids Day In has become a regular fixture at Scienceworks, dedicated to children aged six and under, their parents and carers. Nearly 21,000 visitors have attended the events since early 2012.

Children and Early Childhood Development Minister Wendy Lovell launched the party which featured African drums, dancing, games and a storytime. …