playgroup

noun play·group \ˈplā-ˌgrüp\

: an organized group of young children and their parents that meet regularly so the children can play together

: a school where children younger than five years old go to play and learn

Full Definition of PLAYGROUP

: an informal gathering of preschool children organized for the purpose of play and companionship

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1909

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