The first years of a child’s life are full of discovery. Every new sound, colour, movement and experience can become an opportunity to learn. At Ascot International School, our Little Lion Playgroup offers young children and their families a welcoming place to play, explore and grow together.
Little Lion Playgroup is designed for children aged 0 months to 3 years. It gives children the chance to enjoy different activities in a safe and friendly international school environment. For parents and guardians, it is also a wonderful opportunity to spend quality time with their child, meet other families and become part of the Ascot community.
Our Little Lion Playgroup takes place every Tuesday during the school term. For the new term, sessions begin on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.
Time: 8:30am–9:30am
Age: 0 months–3 years
Location: Ascot International School, Bangkok
Fee: 200 baht per child, including refreshments
Ascot siblings: 150 baht
Guardian: One guardian per child. Children must be accompanied by an adult at all times.
Booking: Limited places are available and advance booking is required.
Young children learn naturally through play. A simple activity can help them practise communication, movement, creativity and social skills.
At Little Lion Playgroup, children have opportunities to explore activities suited to their age and stage of development. Sessions may include creative play, sensory activities, stories, music, movement and opportunities to explore alongside other children.
The focus is not on formal lessons. Instead, children are encouraged to discover and learn through positive experiences.
This approach reflects Ascot’s wider belief in placing children at the centre of their learning and giving them opportunities to explore, question, create and make meaning for themselves.
Starting school can be a big change for both children and parents.
Joining a toddler playgroup in Bangkok can help make this transition feel more familiar. Children can begin to experience a school environment while still having their parent or guardian close by.
They can become familiar with classrooms, teachers, activities and being around other children. Over time, these experiences can help children build confidence and feel more comfortable in a learning environment.
There is no pressure to be independent straight away. Little Lion Playgroup is about giving children time and space to explore at their own pace.
At Ascot International School, we believe young children develop through meaningful experiences, relationships and play.
Our Early Years approach uses play-based learning alongside the IB Primary Years Programme (PYP) framework, with children encouraged to take an active role in their learning.
Little Lion Playgroup gives families a small introduction to this style of learning.
Activities can support important areas of early development, including communication, fine and gross motor skills, creativity, curiosity, confidence and social interaction.
Most importantly, children have the opportunity to enjoy learning.
Little Lion is not only for children.
Parents and guardians stay with their child throughout the session. This creates an opportunity to enjoy activities together and see how children respond to different types of play and learning.
Families can also meet other parents with young children in Bangkok. For families who are new to the area or looking for an international community, the playgroup can be a friendly way to make new connections.
This sense of community is an important part of Ascot. Our school aims to provide a family-friendly environment where people feel welcomed and have a strong sense of belonging.
Families looking for an international playgroup in Bangkok may want a programme that offers more than somewhere for children to spend an hour.
Little Lion Playgroup gives children the opportunity to:
At the same time, parents can meet other families and experience the warm community at Ascot International School.
Whether your little one is a baby beginning to explore the world or a toddler ready for new experiences, Little Lion Playgroup welcomes families to come, play, learn and grow together.
Our new term begins on Tuesday, 1 September 2026, with sessions running every Tuesday during the school term from 8:30am to 9:30am.
Places are limited, so advance booking is required.
Come and discover Little Lion Playgroup at Ascot International School, Bangkok.
Play. Learn. Grow Together.
