A typical afternoon
What an afternoon at Meadow Kids looks like.
Wraparound care at Meadow Kids runs from the end of the school day until 6pm on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday in term time. Here is how a typical afternoon goes.
From school bell to home time
Pick-up from school
Emma collects the children directly from Southborough Primary School at the end of the school day.
A short walk home
From school it's a short walk back to Meadow Kids on Meadow Road.
Snack time
We share a snack around the table before the afternoon gets going.
Play, craft and the garden
A mix of free play, arts and crafts, building, baking and garden time, plus looking after the guinea pigs.
Homework if it's needed
There's a quiet corner for reading, drawing or homework.
Home by 6pm
Parents collect their children from Meadow Road by 6pm.
The things we get up to
Arts & crafts
Beadwork, painting, paper-plate dreamcatchers, seasonal art.
Garden play
Free play in our enclosed garden when the weather agrees.
Construction & STEM
Magnetic sticks, snap circuits, Lego — building things together.
Baking & celebrations
Pizza-making, baking afternoons, and the occasional birthday cake.
Quiet corner
Reading, drawing, or a quiet space for homework if it's needed.
Looking after the guinea pigs
Feeding, gentle handling, and learning to care for animals.
More photos and a short video tour are on the home page. Questions about pick-up or places? Read the FAQs.
Get in touch about a place.
Send Emma a message through the enquiry form, call 07975 697771 or email emma.charlwood@gmail.com. Emma usually replies the same day.