Create
Crafts and creativity
Crown making, colouring and keepsakes, plus cards and drawings for the happy couple.
Event crèche for weddings and corporate events
Little Guests deserve a party, too.
A professional, fully staffed pop-up crèche at your venue. Parents enjoy every moment of the day, and their children are safe, happy and properly looked after.
- Two qualified carers at every event
- All activities and materials included
- Every booking planned by Charlotte
From £450Two qualified carers included
DBS verified
Every carer holds an enhanced DBS check.
First aid trained
Paediatric first aid on site all event.
Fully insured
Public liability cover for every booking.
Ofsted-compliant
Every event notified to Ofsted in advance.
What we do
Their own celebration, just next door
Every crèche is planned around the ages coming, with a mix of active play and calm, cosy time. All activities and materials are included.
Play
Games and active play
Parachute games, music and movement, and outdoor games to burn off the wedding cake.
Unwind
Story den and quiet time
A calm, sensory-friendly corner for stories and winding down as the evening goes on.
For weddings
From the ceremony to the first dance. Parents relax, the couple gets a calmer day, and children have a brilliant time close by.
- Ceremony, speeches and evening cover
- Quiet corner for little ones who need a rest
- We liaise with your venue and planner
For corporate events
Family days, conferences, summer parties and awards. Help working parents attend and show your team you've thought of everything.
- Daytime and evening events
- Clear sign-in and sign-out for every child
- Invoicing to your company
Meet the founder
Hi, I'm Charlotte.
I've spent nearly a decade in childcare, in private nurseries and primary schools. I work regularly with children with special educational needs, so I know how to help every child feel comfortable, included and safe, even somewhere as busy and exciting as a wedding.
I started Happy Little Guests because parents enjoy a big day so much more when they know their children are in good hands. I plan every booking personally.
- Nearly 10 yrsin childcare
- Nursery and schoolearly years and primary
- SENregular, hands-on experience
- First aidpaediatric trained
Pricing
Clear, simple pricing
Extra carers are only added when the number or ages of children legally require it.
Event crèche packages
Two qualified carers at every event
Short & sweet
4 hours
£450
Ceremony, speeches or an afternoon
Full event
Up to 6 hours
£700
Ceremony through to the evening
Longer day? £110 per extra hour for your two carers.
- Up to 16 children aged 3+, 10 two-year-olds or 6 under 2s, or a mix
- All activities, crafts and materials
- Set-up, sign-in and pack-down
- DBS checked, first aid trained, fully insured, Ofsted-compliant
The ratios we follow
- Under 2s
- 1:3
- Two-year-olds
- 1:5
- Ages 3+
- 1:8
In line with EYFS guidance for England. The calculator adds any extra carers your numbers need.
Instant quote
See your price in seconds
Add the children you're expecting, then send your details and Charlotte will confirm availability for your date.
When, and for how long?
From the first child arriving to the last one collected.
The day of your event
Full event
Up to 6 hours
How many children?
Use their age on the day of your event.
Under 2s
1 carer to 3 children
2-year-olds
1 carer to 5 children
Ages 3 and over
1 carer to 8 children
Where is the event?
Travel is included up to 20 miles from Redditch.
We use the venue postcode to work out travel.
Add a nanny?
Optional. One of our lead carers looks after up to 3 children, £50 an hour, 4 hours minimum.
from £200
from £200
Your quote£700
- Full event package (2 carers, up to 6 hours)£700
Venues within 20 miles of Redditch are included. Further afield we add £1 per mile each way. Add the venue postcode above to include it.
FAQs
Good questions
The things parents, couples and planners ask us most.
Can't see your question? Email hello@happylittleguests.com and Charlotte will get back to you.
Where do you work?
We are based in Redditch, Worcestershire, and look after events across the Midlands and the rest of England. Your instant quote includes any travel to your venue. We do not cover Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland yet, as each has its own childcare rules.
What space do you need at the venue?
A separate room or a sectioned-off area close to the main event works best. We check the space with your venue before the day and bring everything else.
How do you staff babies and toddlers?
We follow the EYFS ratios: one carer to every 3 under 2s, every 5 two-year-olds and every 8 children aged 3 and over. Each carer's group keeps to the ratio of its youngest child, so a carer looking after a baby never has more than 3 children in all. We add a carer whenever the numbers need one, and the calculator works it out as you go.
Can you support children with additional needs?
Yes. Charlotte works regularly with children with SEN. Tell us about each child when you book and we'll plan quiet space, routines and activities around them.
Are your staff checked and insured?
Every carer is enhanced DBS checked and paediatric first aid trained, and we hold full insurance for every event.
Are you Ofsted registered?
Event crèches like ours are exempt from Ofsted registration under the Childcare (Exemptions from Registration) Order 2008. We notify Ofsted in writing before every event, follow their staffing ratios, and keep their confirmation on file for your booking.
How much notice do you need?
Book at least 15 days ahead and we can give Ofsted the 14 clear days' notice they require, so your crèche can run for the full day. With less notice than that we can still help with a 4-hour crèche.