Grandad looking to find toddler daygroups in DY3 area.

i meant Sago's point; exact same thing i was thinking.
be careful.

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Try local churches and libraries

Churches quite often do stay and play mornings and libraries do story and singing sessions

ElaineI

Where is DY3? Might be better to say which town/area in case any grans on here come from there.

I believe it is Dudley in the West Midlands

Enquire at your local library to see if they do a 'rhyme, rhythm and roll' session. It is aimed at youngsters and is great fun.

Where is DY3? Might be better to say which town/area in case any grans on here come from there.

Our libraries have "Bookbugs" for toddlers. All 3 of ours have been to that. Also explore toddler groups in area. Some churches do messy play. If you are on Facebook join a local group and ask.

Sago

Why would you come on to a forum and ask this question?
Wouldn’t it be more straightforward to type in “ toddler groups activities DY3”?

Because you are a grandad hoping for help????

Why would you come on to a forum and ask this question?
Wouldn’t it be more straightforward to type in “ toddler groups activities DY3”?

You need to check out places that might possibly have some activity in your area. So look at schools, nurseries, churches and libraries all of them might have some provision. But as you need something just for a Friday it may be difficult to match your needs. If you can't find a regular organised session you might find there are one-off experiences you can take her to, check libraries/galleries etc. If you have a pool nearby you could try taking her swimming. Otherwise, parks and walks may be quite enough. You may also find that she develops views over where she wants to go. My GS had a favourite walk that we did every week and involved going to look at a boat on a trailer! He always wanted to do it.

A visit to the library is good fun - and you can bring some books home... some libraries do a story time, too, but it may not be the right day for you.

Don’t forget the toddler will also need a nap in a safe place, so you need to factor that in to your activities.

Try Googling’Playgroups near me’ and there will be links to various other options. As you are only having your DGD one day a week perhaps just do something on a 1:1 basis, if she’s interacting with her peers on other days? As you’re in The Midlands (?) I’m sure there are parks to visit, ducks to feed and most areas have soft play centres, often in shopping malls.
Don’t forget to ask your DD’s opinion of what she thinks is appropriate.

Yes , I second silverlining48 advice.
local park let her toddle along through leaves and on grass then what about the swings..

There will be something going on in your area, but perhaps initially just enjoy spending time with your gd at home, out for walks, parks etc . My gd is a teenager now but wclesrly remember her joy in running through autumn leaves listening to the crunching. Simple things.

She will still be very young for groups and you both need to get used to each other. Depending on age it’s tiring but such joy too. Have fun.