Playgroups and Parent Support

The Somerville Family Learning Collaborative (SFLC) offers a variety of free programs for Somerville families with young children, from birth through age five. Opportunities include playgroups focused on early learning, social-emotional development, and parent-child interaction, as well as multilingual playgroups in Portuguese, Spanish, Nepali, and Mandarin. 

SFLC also provides parent support groups for caregivers of infants, expectant parents, and families of twins or multiples, creating opportunities to connect with other families and access helpful resources. Programs are offered at locations throughout Somerville and are designed to support children’s development, strengthen family engagement, and build community connections.

For more information on Playgroups and Family Support, contact Fernanda Villar at 617-625-6600 x6992.

Winter / Spring Session: January 20 to June 5, 2026

For Somerville Residents. All programs are free. All Somerville families are welcome.

Registration is ongoing until all groups are fully enrolled. If you are in a language-based playgroup, you may register for one additional playgroup.

If you would like support with registration, contact 617-625-6600 x 6990 or email us.

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Mondays

Discover and Learn

  • 9:00 – 10:30am
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Discover and Learn

  • 11:00 – 12:30am
  • Birth – 18 months old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)

  • 2:30 – 3:30am
  • 3 – 5 years old
  • West Branch Somerville Public Library, 40 College Avenue 

Tuesdays

Portuguese Group

  • 9:00 – 10:30am
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Discover and Learn

  • 9:30 – 11:00am, (DROP IN)
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Elizabeth Peabody House, 275-277 Broadway

Spanish Group

  • 10:30am – 12:00pm
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Nepali Group

  • 3:00 – 4:30pm
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Early Head Start, 474 Broadway

Wednesdays

Discover and Learn

  • 9:30 – 11:00am, (DROP IN)
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • The Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue

Thursdays

Discover and Learn

  • 9:30 – 11:00am, (DROP IN)
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Elizabeth Peabody House, 275-277 Broadway

Mandarin Group

  • 10:00 – 11:30am
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Fridays

Discover and Learn

  • 9:00 – 10:30am
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Discover and Learn

  • 10:30 – 12:00pm
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • Capuano Early Childhood Center, 150 Glen Street

Discover and Learn

  • 2:30 – 4:00pm, (DROP IN)
  • Birth – 5 years old
  • The Growing Center, 22 Vinal Avenue

Mondays

Vamos Crescer Juntos

  • In Portuguese
  • 10:30 am – 12pm
  • Parents of infants – 12 months old
  • Virtual

Tuesdays

Families of Twins, Triplets Support Group

  • 8:00 – 9:00pm
  • Expectant Parents and parents of infants – 5 year olds
  • Virtual

Wednesdays

Vamos Crescer Juntos

  • In Spanish
  • 10:30am – 12:00pm
  • Parents of infants – 12 months old
  • Somerville Office of Immigrant Affairs, 42 Cross Street

Thursdays

Baby’s First Playgroup & Parent Support Group

  • 1:00 – 2:30pm, (DROP IN)
  • Expectant parents & parents of infants – 18 months old
  • Main Branch Somerville Public Library, 79 Highland Avenue

SFLC Playgroups, Parent Support Groups, Parent Education, and ASQ Developmental Screening are funded by the MA Department of Early Education and Care’s CFCE Grant. SFLC complies with all health & safety protocols mandated by the Somerville Public Schools & the City of Somerville. SFLC Programs are available to Somerville residents only unless otherwise specified.