March 2003 saw a dramatic increase in the number of mothers attending playgroup.

While the first grade is a playgroup, the other two are of classroom education.

In a playgroup, parents and caregivers stay to interact with the other adults and to play with the children.

Playgroup is an informal session where mums, dads, grand parents, caregivers, children and babies meet together in a relaxed environment.

In Maastricht, for example, the Maastricht International Playgroup was established more than 10 years ago as a way to cater to the needs of expatriate families living in and around the area.