Now no worries it's no competition for this one, this one is an out and about fun kind of group. I also belong to a playgroup but it is in school format. We make a craft , have a snack, sing, and read a book. It only lasts an hour and a half. Now the stipulations. It's free, and to come you have to be in whiteside school district. Let me know if u r interested. I can give u further info from there. My daughter went for her first play group the other day. I had a small window to take her. She loved it , lots of toys, and outdoor toys too. It's gated so they cannot run off. And they only meet 2 times a month. It's also great prep for preschool if u r in the district. Again this is not as free range fun as this group. And I am excited to see you all monday at a pretty park.