What do i have to do to set up a parent and toddler group?

Considering setting up a parent and toddler group and not sure where to start. could u helpWhat do i have to do to set up a parent and toddler group?
I am a coordinator for a local mom's group in my town. It started out small, but after almost 2 years, we have almost 150 members. Let me give you the step-by-step on how it happened...





First, decide what do you want the group to be? Do you want it to be all stay/work-at-home moms or any mom? Do you want a certain age of children? Do you want it to only be moms in your county or local counties or the entire town? My group is stay-at-home moms with children any age on the northside of town. Once you decide that join something like Yahoo or MSN Groups, so all the members have somewhere to go to join, look for events, and talk with each other.





Next, search for playgroup sites and post your group, so moms moving can find it, along with moms looking. Also, make up some flyers and cards with your name, the group name, and website. Hand them out to all the moms you see at the park, zoo, or other playareas. Put them up at pediatrician's offices, churchs, playground boards, schools, the YMCA, daycares... anywhere that will let you hang them or sit them for moms to pick up and anywhere moms go. All moms want a place to talk with other moms and a place to socialize themselves and their kids, so they will flock, if you get the word out.





It only takes about 3 members to have a playgroup, so when you get two other moms interested, set up a date to get together. As your group grows, you may be able to do some large group events or field trips, plus divide the group up into playgroups by ages. Offer Moms Night Out and Moms Night In too... that's a big attraction for mothers who are home all day long alone.





If you are looking for something a lot smaller, ask around at church, playgrounds, and all that. You'll find moms interested. Gather e-mail addresses and find a time when you can all meet weekly for a playgroup. As your bond grows, you can try some mom's night out events.





If you have any questions, e-mail me... I'd be happy to help.What do i have to do to set up a parent and toddler group?
Get a list o the parents and toddlers in your area. Set up a meeting to let them know what you are trying to do, find out the best times for each family and go from there.
im sorry i dont know but i live in the uk and can't find an afternoon p and t group at all
Invite folks over, put out snacks. Have fun. Repeat as needed for sanity.
A friend of mine just approached her older son's preschool about creating a parent-child group, and they were thrilled to let her use an available space in their building. They even gave her a discount on her son's tuition since she agreed to run the group for them.





Now, she is a registered teacher (in the UK, though she now lives in the USA), so she may have had an easier time of it. Still, I think asking at local preschools or churches might provide you with a good, safe, free/cheap location.





Our local Whole Foods Market has a ';mothers group'; once a week. Basically, they provide free coffee for the moms and a snack plus stickers for the kids. That has been a great place to meet moms with toddlers looking for social/play opportunities.