THE PLAYGROUP MOVEMENT; Copyright; The Playgroup Movement; Copyright; Contents; Foreword; Preface; Introduction; 1 Playgroups for different local needs; 2 Playgroups for different family needs; 3 Parent involvement; 4 Standard, style and value; 5 What's in a name?; 6 How are playgroups started?; 7 Playgroup premises; 8 Various aspects of cost; 9 The Pre-school Playgroups Association; 10 Other aspects of PPA; 11 Playgroup courses; 12 The content of playgroup courses; 13 PPA and the social services; 14 Financial aspects of the Playgroup Movement; 15 The way ahead; Book list; Film list