we just started playgroup on thursday, and i remembered this thread! i was so impressed with the playgroup, i really hope you do find one that is structured and suits you better.

our session runs for an hour and 15 mins. there is toys/activites galore, music playing loudly! we have free play for the first 10 mins, then we have song time. more free play, then snack & story time. after that she brought out paints, play doh, etc and that went for about 25 mins.. then it was time to go home.

its $9.20 per session, and that includes a swim in the pool before or after our session. its held at the leisure centre, where i would normally pay $4.40 for a swim.