What’s Included

Each Magic Minders booking can include:

✨ A friendly, caring babysitter
✨ Safe and age-appropriate supervision
✨ Storytelling and books
✨ Dress-up or character arrival option
✨ Simple games and activities
✨ Music, movement or dancing
✨ Imaginative play
✨ Craft or creative activities where suitable
✨ Calm bedtime or wind-down support
✨ Kind, gentle care tailored to your child
✨ Optional screen-free play
✨ Public liability insurance
✨ Blue Card checked carers

Activities can be tailored depending on your child’s age, personality, routine and the type of booking.

Choose Your Magic Minder Experience

Magic Minder

A trusted babysitter who provides safe, kind and playful care for your child or children.

Perfect for parents’ night out, in-home babysitting, holiday care or times when you simply need an extra pair of trusted hands.

Character Magic Minder

A Magic Minder who arrives dressed as a fairy, princess, mermaid, superhero or storybook character and brings a little themed magic through stories, games, music or imaginative play.

Perfect for children who love dress ups, fantasy, role play and magical experiences.

Event Magic Minders

A beautiful childcare option for weddings, family events, corporate functions or private celebrations where children need to be safely cared for and gently entertained while parents relax and enjoy the occasion.

Why Families Love Magic Minders

Magic Minders gives parents peace of mind and gives children something to look forward to.

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This is not just babysitting.

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It is safe, caring and playful childcare with a little extra imagination.

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Children feel seen, supported and engaged, while parents can enjoy their evening, event or time away knowing their children are in caring hands.

Safety & Care

Your child’s safety and well-being always come first.

Our Magic Minders are selected for their warmth, reliability and ability to connect with children in a kind and playful way.

We focus on calm, age-appropriate care, clear communication with parents and creating a positive experience for each child.

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All Magic Minders are required to hold a current Blue Card, and Mel in a Box holds public liability insurance.

A Magical Difference

Magic Minders is designed to feel a little more special than traditional babysitting.

Your child is not just being watched — they are being gently engaged, encouraged and cared for through play, imagination and connection.

From stories and music to dress ups, games and quiet wind-down time, each booking can be shaped around your child’s age, interests and routine.

It is babysitting with heart, creativity and a little Mel in a Box magic.

✨ Gentle connection
✨ Imaginative play
✨ Character options
✨ Calm care
✨ A memorable experience

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Tailored to Your Child & Booking

• Every family is different, and every Magic Minders booking can be adapted to suit your needs.

• Whether your child is shy, energetic, creative, sensitive, playful or ready for bedtime, our Magic Minders aim to create a calm and enjoyable experience that feels right for them.

• Bookings can be tailored for in-home care, hotel stays, weddings, events, birthday evenings or special occasions.

• Parents can provide routines, preferences, allergies, bedtime details and any important information before the booking, so your Magic Minder arrives prepared and confident.

• ✨ Age-appropriate activities
  ✨ Parent instructions followed
  ✨ Routines respected
  ✨ Suitable for different personalities
  ✨ Flexible for homes, hotels and events