Magic Minders Drop-In and Events
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Magic Minders Drop-in
Alternate Tuesdays (term time only) 9.30am-11.30am Worthing Town FC Clubhouse Palatine Rd, BN12 6JN Summer Term 2026
Drop-in dates 12 May - Reptylers: retiles, spiders and more 2 June - Make a fruit kebab 16 June - Ponies from the Little Hoof Company 30 June - Fire engine visit - subject to availability 14 July - Jiggy Wigglers beach dance party Entry fees
Members: Adult members are free, plus £1.50 per child. Non-members: £3 per adult (including non-member assistants) plus £1.50 per child. Entry includes a craft or sensory play activity and song time. The cafe will usually be open to purchase drinks and snacks, but you can bring your own if preferred. Magic Minders drop-ins enable members to meet up for mutual support, whilst their minded children experience stimulating play in a safe environment.
Drop-ins are open to members (and childminder members' registered assistants) only, with the exception of committee-approved visitors. All non-members, including non-member registered assistants must be accompanied by a member at all times and never left unsupervised with children attending the group |
Upcoming events
Wednesday 15th July - Field Place Miniature Railway from 10.00am to 12.00pm - £1 per child Wednesday 1st July - Beach Day fun at East Beach, Littlehampton Wednesday 4 August - Worthing Play Day - our stand will have a calm and chill baby area plus baby change Drop-in - new venue trials
Worthing Boys Club Ivy Arch Rd, Worthing BN14 8BX Tuesday 5th May - FREE Tuesday 9th June - reduced rate of £1 per child* Tuesday 7th July - reduced rate of £1 per child* *normal rates apply for any non-member assistants 10.00am-11.30am The MM committee have been looking into alternative venue options for our drop-in and have been offered the use of the Boys Club on Ivy Arch Road. This includes 2 large ground floor rooms, both covered by CCTV, space to park buggies, toy storage and access to a kitchen. There is no outside area however and parking is very limited and restricted, although it has been suggested that parking in Morrison's car park may be possible. We are exploring this further. We are keen to gather member views of this venue so will be holding a series of trial drop-in session there from 10.00-110.30am with a view to a full or partial relocation from September. All are welcome. No booking required but it would be helpful if you could let us know if you are coming, to help us with planning. https://maps.app.goo.gl/DLhp5UDiZcwo4tKk7 |
Safety notes for drop-ins
- EYFS 2025 states that children must be in sight as well as hearing whilst eating and seated safely with an adult.
- Please be aware that some children may have allergies, so be vigilant, supervise children directly whilst eating and drinking, and clear away any food or drinks as soon as your children have finished.
- Everyone attending the drop-in is responsible for helping to run a successful session, including supervising their children and helping set up and pack away.
- Children must not leave the hall unattended, including to go to the toilet.
Little Ted's at The Scout Hall, Sackville Road
Thursdays 09:30 - 12:00, term time only
Although not run by Magic Minders, Little Ted's is operated by local childminders, including some of our members.
The Scout Hut (entrance to St. Andrews School), Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BG.
The cost is £2.50 per childminder with up to 3 children and 50p for each additional child.
Thursdays 09:30 - 12:00, term time only
Although not run by Magic Minders, Little Ted's is operated by local childminders, including some of our members.
The Scout Hut (entrance to St. Andrews School), Sackville Road, Worthing, BN14 8BG.
The cost is £2.50 per childminder with up to 3 children and 50p for each additional child.