Magic Minders Drop-In and Events

 1st & 3rd Tuesday of the month
(term time only)
9.30am-11.30am
Worthing Town FC Clubhouse
Palatine Rd, BN12 6JN
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.
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Entry includes biscuits for the children, 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 
  • ​​Please make sure  hot drinks are not  accessible to children.
  • EYFS 2024 states that children must be in sight as well as hearing whilst eating. Please ensure all children are supervised during snack time
    • 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.
See the drop in policy for full details
Next Committee Meeting
30 September 2025 7.30pm
All members welcome
Please email [email protected] for venue address or talk to a committee member
​Drop-in Dates
Summer term 2025 
​Tuesday 6th May
Tuesday 20th May - World Bee day craft 
Tuesday 3rd June - Proud of who I am 
Tuesday 17th June - BeeFit
Tuesday 1st July - Football morning fun 
Tuesday 15th July - Summer party

Autumn Term 2025
9th Sept
23rd Sept
7th Oct
21st Oct
4th Nov
18th Nov
2nd Dec
16th Dec - Christmas Party
Summer term Events
Wednesday 14th May - fire station visits FULL
Wednesday 21st May - fire station visits FULL
Wednesday 11th June - Teddy bears picnic at Highdown Gardens
Tuesday 24th June - Picnic and play at High Salvington Windmill 10-12.30pm
​Wednesday 16th July - Field place trains; 10.30-12.30pm; £1 a child; stay for as many rides as you can!
Wednesday 6th August - Worthing Playday; we are pleased to be sponsoring and attending this event.
Friday 29th August - Summer Social Event for the grown-ups
Wednesday 10th September OR Monday 15th September 6.30-9.30pm, Durrington Family Hub, £21pp West Sussex approved Safeguarding and DSL Training - face to face training covering new statutory requirements - booking details tf
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.