Macao’s first Government-supported parent-child centre – a partnership with the Catholic Diocese of Macao – is located on Rua do Parque. Its services are free of charge for users.

The parent-child centre welcomes infants and toddlers up to three years old. It encourages participation from parents, so as to build positive and closer ties between parents and their children.

Applications to join playgroup sessions can be submitted online. Two family members may accompany the child at each session. The parent-child centre has a capacity for 25 family groups per playgroup session.

The parent-child centre has four sections, each with a different theme. In this picture, participants gather at the “Macao nostalgia section”, to learn – via meticulously-designed games – more about Macao’s culture and traditions.

In the “creative art section”, budding young artists can learn in an innovative way and have fun with other children while creating unique art.

In the “creative art section”, budding young artists can learn in an innovative way and have fun with other children while creating unique art.

In the “reading section”, a great number of picture books, cloth books and game books is available for readers. After reading a story, participants can then engage in a performance telling the story in a creative way.

In the “reading section”, a great number of picture books, cloth books and game books is available for readers. After reading a story, participants can then engage in a performance telling the story in a creative way.

The “exploration section” allows infants and toddlers to have a variety of sensory experiences by using facilities and musical instruments for children available at the centre, while training their strength, physical coordination, and body rhythm.

The facilities and playgroups available at the centre are designed to enhance parent-child bonds and relationships.