Needing Socialization for My Toddlers, STAT!! Winters, CA

Hi S.,

There is story time at the library in Winters on Tuesdays at 10:30 I think. There is a wide variety of age ranges. They do stories and usually some sort of art activity. Otherwise there is not a lot in Winters for little ones, unfortunately. I would also try going to one of the very few parks in town. There is often other kids there. I would check out Davis Rec. They have gymnastic classes and art classes and lots of other stuff for preschoolers and toddlers. There is also a place in Vacaville called Jungle Tots...it is a great play place for 1-5 year olds.
Hang in there...this time goes by so fast. It will get better. Hope some of these ideas help!!!

Arials gym in VV has a drop-in time for toddlers. its 5 or 7 dollars for a couple hours, I think. I used to take my kids to the library all the time. The cultural center library has a nice patio area with a big water fountain and a little garden area behind the library. THe town square library is close to a nice bakery (Pure Grain Bakery) with good sandwiches and salads and treats. There used to always be the same moms and kids that came on a certain day adn we eventually started meeting at the bakery after storytime. the kids played while the moms got to chat. It was something I always looked forward to. My oldest is in grammar school and she keeps us very busy.
You could walk around downtown and look at the little shops nearby. THere's a pottery painting place on that street that's fun do go to with kids.

Have you tried the PACTS group yet? PACTS is a playgroup organization in the Solano area. Kindermusik/Jungle Tots is a fun place to take little ones to get their energy out. They have indoor playtime each morning with toys, a train set, kitchen, and little safe slides and things to climb on and I think it's about $7 per kid. Stroller Strides has free playgroups every Weds after the moms workout. Their number is ###-###-####. The City of Vacaville also offers a place called "Busy Bees" where it is like a co-op nursery school with parent involvement. They have art projects, puzzles, books, toys to ride on, circle time, etc.. Hope all this helps!

Contact the City of Davis Childcare services which actually coordinate childcare services for Yolo county. There are a couple of drop in playgroups for toddlers in Davis that I heard of through them although I haven't been to them as I have a newborn. They will be able to tell you about all your options in Yolo county!

http://www.cityofdavis.org/pcs/childcare/

C.