The Bay Village Early Childhood PTO is a local, volunteer-run, non-profit group for
families with children from birth to six years old. Since 1948 the organisation has kept the
same goals: to help promote a happy family life, to offer friendship with others of common
interests, and to serve the community through projects that benefit the welfare of young
children.
What we do
- Playgroups — a way for children to learn social skills and make
friends while parents get to know each other.
- Field trips and children's parties — apple picking, the pumpkin
patch, police and fire station tours; Halloween, Breakfast with Santa and a spring
party.
- Adult outings and interest groups — nights out, health and
wellness, walking groups, a meal-prep group.
- Hospitality — meals and welcome packages for families with a new
child, and for families going through a hard time.
- Community service and fundraising — busy bags for children in
local hospitals, the Santa Shop, the resale and the community garage sale. What we raise
supports Bay Village's early childhood programmes and keeps our own events affordable.
- General meetings — a speaker, refreshments and other parents,
monthly during the school year.
Who runs it
An executive board of parent volunteers, elected each spring, plus committees for
membership, events and hospitality. Every officer is a member with young children of their
own. To reach the board or the membership committee, use the contact
form — it goes straight to the people currently holding those roles.