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Welcome to Play Patch
"Believe you can, and you are halfway there"
Discover, Learn, Grow
Welcome to Play Patch!
Play Patch is a warm, inclusive family childcare service open on weekends and half-term breaks, offering flexible, part-time care for busy families. We provide a nurturing, home-from-home environment where children of all ages thrive through hands-on play, imaginative adventures, and sensory exploration. We celebrate diversity, spark curiosity, and create lasting memories in a vibrant, adventurous setting tailored to support every child's unique needs
Our Services
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Impromptu babysitting
Impromptu Babysitting is perfect for those last-minute plans or unexpected situations when you need reliable childcare on short notice. Whether it's a work emergency, a spontaneous outing, or a sudden change in schedule, our experienced caregivers are ready to step in and provide a safe, fun, and nurturing environment for your child. Simply reach out, and we’ll arrange trusted care when you need it most!
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Weekend childcare
Weekend Childcare offers a safe, engaging, and nurturing environment for your child while you take care of weekend errands, work commitments, or simply enjoy some well-deserved time off. Whether you need a few hours or a full day of care, our experienced caregivers provide fun activities and attentive supervision to ensure your child has a great time. Flexible and reliable, we’re here to support your family’s weekend needs!.
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Holiday Club
​Holiday Club is a fun-filled program designed to keep kids engaged, active, and entertained during school breaks. With a mix of exciting activities, creative projects, and outdoor play, our club provides a safe and stimulating environment where children can learn, socialize, and make lasting memories. Perfect for busy parents looking for reliable childcare during the holidays!
Adventure & Discovery
Every day is an exciting journey filled with exploration, creativity, and play! From outdoor adventures and team challenges to arts, crafts, and interactive games, we provide a fun and engaging environment where children can learn, grow, and make new friends. Whether it's discovering nature, building confidence, or sparking imagination, there’s always something new to enjoy!
Sensory bin exploration
A sensory bin is a hands-on activity where children explore different textures, shapes, and materials in a contained space. A bin could be filled with rice, beans, water beads, sand, or other fun textures, along with scoops, cups, and small toys for interactive play.
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Enhances fine motor skills – Scooping, pouring, and grasping objects help develop hand strength and coordination.
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Encourages creativity & problem-solving – Kids use their imagination to create stories, patterns, or challenges within the bin.
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Supports sensory development – Engaging different senses (touch, sight, sometimes even smell) helps with cognitive growth and regulation.
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Promotes focus and calmness – Sensory play is soothing and can help children self-regulate emotions and reduce stress.
This kind of hands-on play provides an engaging and educational experience, making learning fun and interactive!
Mud Kitchen Play
A mud kitchen is an outdoor play area where children use natural materials like mud, water, leaves, and stones to "cook" pretend meals, mix potions, or create nature-inspired crafts. They can use old pots, pans, and utensils to stir, scoop, and mold their creations.
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Encourages creativity & imaginative play – Kids love pretending to be chefs, scientists, or explorers while making their mud-based creations.
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Supports sensory development – The textures of mud, water, and natural materials provide rich sensory experiences.
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Develops fine and gross motor skills – Pouring, stirring, scooping, and molding help strengthen hand-eye coordination and dexterity.
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Boosts problem-solving & independence – Children experiment with mixing different materials, learning cause and effect as they play.
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Promotes connection with nature – Playing outdoors fosters appreciation and curiosity for the natural world.
Mud kitchens are messy, fun, and full of learning—perfect for hands-on nature play!
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Storytelling & Puppet Shows
Storytelling & puppet shows invite children to create and perform their own tales, using handmade or store-bought puppets. Kids can create characters, design settings, and act out scenes, bringing their imagination to life. Whether performed individually or in a group, puppet shows help children explore different voices, expressions, and storytelling techniques.
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Boosts Imagination & Creativity – Children develop unique stories and characters, expanding their creative thinking and problem-solving abilities.
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Improves Communication Skills – Speaking through puppets encourages verbal expression, vocabulary expansion, and confidence in speaking.
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Enhances Emotional Development – Kids explore emotions and social situations through their puppet characters, gaining empathy and understanding of different perspectives.
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Fosters Social Skills – When done in groups, puppet shows promote teamwork, collaboration, and sharing ideas.
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Develops Fine Motor Skills – Manipulating puppets requires hand-eye coordination and dexterity, helping improve fine motor control.
This activity is a fun way for kids to develop essential communication and social skills, while also exercising their imagination!