Everything you need to Know.
At Small Wonders, every event we host is thoughtfully designed with care and intention — from the warm, welcoming atmosphere we create to the gentle flow of each session. We carefully plan each element to ensure children feel safe to explore and play, while parents feel relaxed, supported and part of something special.
OUR ROOMS
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Main Room
Our large play space is a world of adventure, featuring a variety of themed areas designed to spark creativity and imagination. Little ones can explore the cosy home corner, bounce around on the bouncy castles, or climb and slide on the climbing frame.
For our youngest visitors, the baby area offers comfy sofas for new parents and a selection of heuristic toys for gentle exploration.
The toddler zone provides toys including a mini-slide and little house, while the role-play area lets imaginations run wild in a series of themed areas. Children can unwind in the peaceful reading den or dive into the dollhouse for some pretend play.
With car and train tracks, soft play zones, and so much more, there's a perfect spot for every child to discover and enjoy…
We cater for all ages from 0-4 years and pride ourselves on the quantity and quality of the toys available.
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Foyer Area
Our foyer is a large, welcoming space with tons of natural light. Here you can find the reception desks, information table, pushchair park (under the stairs), toilets and café.
There are baby change facilities available along with toddler steps and potties for your little ones. We have additional changing mats near the baby area in the main room if you need a quick change.
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Café
The Café is open from 9.30-11.00am & 12.30-2.00pm.
Complimentary hot drinks, cold drinks, fresh fruit and home-made cakes are served by our friendly team. There are tables in the foyer to enjoy your food and drinks.
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Messy Room
(Open on alternate weeks)
Our messy play room is designed for hands-on exploration and creativity. At the heart of the room is a large craft table, perfect for art projects and messy creations, where children can paint, draw, and get creative with various materials.
Tuff trays are scattered throughout, offering exciting opportunities for themed sensory play—whether it's building with blocks, digging in sand, or creating little worlds with natural elements.
Sensory bins, filled with tactile treasures like rice, lentils, water or foam soap, encourage children to engage with different textures and stimulate their senses in fun and dynamic ways.
This space is all about getting messy, experimenting, and allowing imaginations to run wild!
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Sensory Room
(Open on alternate weeks)
Relax and enjoy our calming multi-sensory environment. The room offer a space where everyone can explore different textures, colours and sounds to stimulate the senses.
Featuring light-up toys, UV-reactive items, and a mesmerizing bubble tube, the room invites sensory exploration in a playful, interactive way.
With an array of tactile toys that offer different textures to touch and feel, this space is perfect for enhancing sensory development and promoting relaxation through hands-on engagement.
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Wriggles & Giggles
9:45am - 11:30am & 12:45pm - 2:30pm
Wriggles & Giggles at Small Wonders is a friendly, supportive group for babies from birth to 6 months, running alongside our Small Wonders Stay & Play sessions. With five places available each week, this free group offers a safe space for parents to share support and encouragement, with tea, coffee and homemade cakes provided.
Booking is required for each session by Thursday at 3pm, and please note that attending does not guarantee a place in Small Wonders once your child turns 6 months.
Wriggles & Giggles sessions are free. Book on our events page.
Frequently Asked Questions
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We are currently full and operate a waiting list for both of our sessions.
If you would like to join us, please complete our waiting list form to be added to the list.
We will be in touch as soon as a space becomes available.
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The current waiting list is between 5-8 months for a place. We fill spaces throughout the year as soon as a place becomes available. We have a larger intake at the start of the academic year when families with school-age children leave.
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Small Wonders runs on a Friday during term time only.
Morning session 09.30-11.30am
Afternoon session 12.30-2.30pm
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The cost is £1.50 per person, for both adults & children (over 6 months) with a maximum of £5 per family.
Payments can be made with cash or by card.
Babies under 6 months are free
Once a term we have a charity day, where our takings are given to a chosen charity.
On these days we charge £2 per-person.
We want Small Wonders to be accessible to everyone. If the cost would be a barrier to you attending, please don’t hesitate to get in touch — we are always happy to have a confidential conversation and arrangements can be made.
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We accept cash or card payments. We also have a pre-pay card available to purchase.
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Small Wonders is held at LifeSpring Church, 34, Clifton Street, Chapel Ash, Wolverhampton WV3 0QT
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We ask for a minimum of 50% attendance each half term at Small Wonders and ask you to do your best to ensure you are able to do this.
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If any adults or children have additional needs, please feel free to let us know so we can support you in any way possible.
We are committed to ensuring that Small Wonders is an inclusive and welcoming environment for everyone.
Wherever we can, we will make reasonable adjustments to help enable all families to attend and fully enjoy our sessions.
Your comfort and wellbeing are important to us, and we are always happy to have a conversation about how we can best support you.
Please make name labels for you and your child at one of the tables as you come in as it makes it so much easier to get to know each other
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We are a big, busy group. We have places for 100 families in each session.
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If spaces are available, you are very welcome to use our on-site car park.
There is also free on-street parking for up to two hours on many of the roads surrounding the LifeSpring Centre.
A council-run pay-and-display car park is located at the top of Clifton Street. (We have previously approached the council about reducing the charges, but unfortunately this has not been successful so far.)
Additional parking can be found at the large Sainsbury’s nearby or around West Park.
Please note that parking in these areas can become quite busy, particularly at peak times, so we recommend allowing a little extra time to find a space.
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The group exists to serve the whole community, regardless of faith or background, providing a welcoming space where families can build friendships, access support, and enjoy quality time together in a safe and nurturing space.
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Parents/carers are not permitted to take any photos during Small Wonders in line with our child protection policy.
This ensures that Small Wonders is a safe and happy place for everyone.
Not all parents or guardians consent to photos of their children being taken due to personal safety and privacy concerns:
Foster carers – Protecting a child’s location to prevent forced moves that could be traumatic.
Adoptive parents – Preventing birth parents from tracing the child.
Relationship breakdowns – Ensuring safety from potentially harmful ex-partners.
Social media concerns – Some families avoid platforms like Facebook to prevent harassment.
We ask everyone to sign a Photography agreement when they join Small Wonders and failure to comply will mean you will lose your place at Small Wonders.
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AM | PM | Activity
9:30am | 12:30pm | Doors Open
9:30–11:00am | 12:30–2:00pm | Free Play
10:35–10:45am | 1:35–1:45pm | Birthdays
11:00am | 2:00pm | Tidy Up Time
11:00–11:15am | 2:00–2:15pm | Parachute Time
11:15am | 2:15pm | Notices
11:15–11:30am | 2:15–2:30pm | Singing Time