Continue this method until your playgroup has the number of members that you want. Another way to get the word out to a large number of people is to send a photo release to your local newspaper. Take a photograph of your child playing at the park or doing a craft. Write a short paragraph describing the activity and giving information about this new playgroup. Be sure to include your name and phone number for those interested in the playgroup and for the newspaper in case a reporter wants to do a full-length story on your group.
Most local papers are eager for photographs and information about local residents.
Several clubs for moms also exist on the Internet. Although they charge membership fees, they are nominal and they cover a variety of extra services and benefits. Many offer playgroups as one of these benefits, but if the one in your area does not, you may meet other mothers who would be interested in starting one with you. If there is not a local chapter in your hometown, you may be interested in starting your own chapter. Many of the national organizations provide start-up kits for that very purpose.