Pop-Up Sensory - a calming experience for babies and toddlers up to 2 years old

Sense of Calm: Pop-Up Sensory, Derby

Pop-Up Sensory provides relaxing, social and developmental experiences for babies and toddlers up to 2 years old. With so many daily pressures and stresses on parents and caregivers, we're pleased to provide a little oasis of calm to promote your child's development with story time, songs and sensory play. Spend a special relaxed bonding time with your child, and have the opportunity to meet other parents.

Where:

Mickleover Community Centre

Our Pop-Up Sensory session have now moved to the welcoming and relaxed Community Centre in Mickleover Village. At the centre there is a tea room that is open 10am - 2pm, orders can be placed for food and drink and staff will bring this through to you in the main hall where the Sense of Calm session is held. Click the link below to view the Old School Tea Rooms child friendly menu.

When:

Thursdays

(Term Time Only)

Session 1 - 11:00 -12:15

Session 2 - 13:00-14:15

Alternate Thursdays. Check our Bookings System for dates.

Please view our Booking Site for current availability. Though on-the-day availability may be possible, booking in advance is advised to avoid disappointment.

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Prices:

❖ 1 Adult + 1 Child £6.00

➥ Additional Adult + £2.75

➥ 2nd Child + £2.50

➥ 3rd Child + £2.00

(Minimum booking: 1 Adult + 1 Child)

The base price rises to £6.50 for Special Themed Sessions to cover the cost of extra provisions.

The Benefits

As well as being comforting and calming, research has shown that sensory play and using sensory toys at an early age can build a baby's cognitive skills & brain development.

Not only that, it can improve alertness and  awareness.

It's a wonderful opportunity in a busy week for you and your baby or child to bond.

We'll also provide activities that may enhance your life journey together.

What to expect at your Pop-Up Session:

Each 75-minute Session Includes:

★ The Sensory Area provides a precious and relaxing time to bond with your child. Captivate their senses through gentle play and watch their eyes light up as their senses are stimulated by lights and auditory toys. Attendees are free to move in and out of the space over the 75 minutes. We ask that attendees are respectful of others using the space.

★ At the start, we sit down with everyone to read a story and sing a couple of songs including our very own 'Gratitude Song' (with actions) for babies and toddlers, which has been well received. Numbers are kept small to maintain a peaceful environment, usually with between 4 and 8 adults and their children attending.

★ The community centre is a breast-feeding and weaning friendly environment  where you have time sit and chat with other parents/caregivers.

★ There's the opportunity to grab a drink or a bite to eat during the session, or simply have a relax with little one whilst they play and interact with others on the separate play mat when you are not in the sensory space.

★We run 75 minute sessions so that people arrive at the same time, in order to spend a short time as a group at the start singing songs and having story time, whilst also providing people with the opportunity to meet other parents and caregivers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Testimonials:

"We thoroughly enjoyed the session, especially the singing and sensory area. (my child) had a great time and we plan to come back again soon!"

"…. I liked that it was in a Café so I could get coffee and a cake too!"

"Lovely people and a very calming easy going environment. My son loved all the sensory lights."

“…great for younger babies”

"Lovely way to spend a morning with your little ones. It's a very calm atmosphere with other parents and babies, being able to get a cup of coffee in a soothing and child friendly environment after the session was definitely a big bonus. …We loved it!"

"We had a lovely morning at your session….The little gift for us mums was such a lovely touch!"

“It was lovely, bright , clean and baby really enjoyed”

Other Information:

Please let us know in advance if you have needs in terms of accessibility, so we can ensure access and alter the Sensory Area accordingly. It is our aim to provide our service to everyone, including those with disabilities.

It's important that no child is left unattended in the venue or café. We ask that all children are supervised when in the Hall and Sensory Area to avoid injury or damage to equipment. When the session ends, we ask that you vacate the main hall where the session is being held, however you are welcome to move into the Community Centre Tea Room should you wish (before 2pm only).