thecentre:mk is proud to announce that the Crèche has received "outstanding" ratings for a recent OFSTED report. The crèche attracted a perfect score in each of the categories, at a time when statistics show only 3% of childminding facilities in England were rated as outstanding.

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Our shoppers Crèche is located on Silbury Arcade near Next and John Lewis.

Our main play area is a state-of-the-art stimulating environment with soft play areas, fibre optic lighting, bubble tube, ball pool, games and toys.

As well as organised art and craft activities to keep your little ones entertained we also have several Playstations, a dance mat and many DVDs.

2 – 9 years old (2 year old places may be limited during busy periods)

£4 per hour for up to 3 hours*

(£2.90 per half hour)

regulated by OFSTED

Monday – Wednesday 10am – 5.00pm

Thursday - Friday 10am - 5.30pm

Saturday 9am – 6pm

Sunday 10.30am – 5pm

Bank Holidays 11am – 5pm

PARTY CENTRE

Children's Parties

For 4 – 7 year olds, our Crèche is a fantastic venue for parties and amazing value at £80, including:

• Exclusive use of the main play area for up to 30 children (Monday - Wednesday 5.30 - 7pm, Thursday & Friday 6 - 7pm)
• Decorative party thrones
• Invitations and party hats
• Voucher for 1 free hour in the crèche, or £10 off their next party, for each guest
• Colourful placemats, serviettes, plates and cups
• Balloon for every child
• Unlimited squash for kids and hot drinks for adults
• Party food options (at extra charge)

Toddler's Parties

We can also host toddler parties too, for just £45 including: 

• Exclusive use of the Rosie & Jim Play Centre for up to 15 children aged 1-4 years
• 12-2pm and 3pm-5pm Saturdays & 11.30am – 1.30pm and 2.30pm – 4.30pm Sundays
• Balloons and party hats
• Unlimited squash for the kids and hot drinks for adults
• Place settings
• Invitations

Parent & toddler sessions

• For parents and toddlers aged up to 3 years. These sessions take place in the Rosie & Jim Play Centre
• £2.50 for one adult and one child
• £3 for a family of up to four
• Toys, activities, art & craft sessions each week day

Monday  - Friday 10am - 1pm & 2pm - 4pm

For more information about our crèche and party centre, please call 01908 398113