Where is Connect the Tots located?

Connect the Tots was started in Reading, MA as an informal get-together for new moms. Since then, Connect the Tots has grown to over 100 members in communities like Stoneham, Wilmington, Woburn, Billerica, North Reading, Wakefield, and Lynnfield. We welcome anyone as a member, but geographic restrictions might reduce your playgroup size.

When are playgroups held and how are new members added to playgroups?

We have built a list of a number of playgroups, attempting to group the children by age. Playgroups are held at locations set by the playgroup members. Most playgroups establish a set day and time to meet and then establish a hosting schedule so it is held at a different member's house each week. When new members join Connect the Tots, we ask for your child's age to try to place you in an age appropriate playgroup. We then put you in contact with the members of the group so you can join them at their next playgroup.

What does Connect the Tots cost?

Connect the Tots charges a $25 fee for annual dues. This is to cover the cost of our monthly newsletter, speakers and presenters at many of our outings and supplies for our "kid's days" (i.e. - Halloween Party, Mother's Day Craft Day, Valentine's Craft day, etc.). The Connect the Tots dues calendar runs in synch with the school year so dues are due each September.

How do I submit something for the newsletter or make a suggestion for the website?

Connect the Tots publishes a monthly newsletter (July and August are combined into a single "Summer" issue). Currently, all submission are due by the 15th of the month to make the following month's newsletter (i.e. - if you wanted something in the October newsletter, you would have to submit it by September 15th). We are always looking for newsletter submissions (craft ideas, book recommendations, recipes, family outing ideas, local events not everyone knows about, etc.) Click here to get to our Newsletter Submission Form.

We are looking for the same information for the web site. Each page has a "click here" section to e-mail your suggestions to our webmaster. If you have any ideas for the web site, or another question to add to the FAQ page, please contact us.