our story
A little place with a very big heart
Playtime & Adventures began in Malta with a handful of children, a box of craft supplies and a belief that play is serious business. Today we run childminding, camps and activity days all year round — and we still know every child by name.
We're not a big institution. We're a small team who genuinely look forward to Mondays.
a note from Maria
Thank you for trusting us
Handing your child over to someone else is a big thing. I never forget that. Every routine we build, every message we send home and every photo we share is there so you can get on with your day knowing your child is happy, safe and busy having fun.
Come and see us, ask us anything, and let your child show you their favourite corner.
in a parent's own words
A message we'll never delete
A mum sent this to Maria as a voice note one August morning. We've translated it from Maltese, but the warmth is all hers.
I just had to message you to say thank you. You have no idea how happy it made me to see my daughter's face on the 14th of August with you. You really do a wonderful job, Maria — I never stop recommending you to people.
You're so good at what you do, so organised, and the people you have with you are lovely too. Take this morning: we were rushing to get to work and got there early, and the moment we arrived she started clinging to me, not wanting to go in. Then the teacher who opened the door did her little bit of magic — abracadabra, wave to mummy, one, two, three — and off she went running and laughing, straight inside. The little things. It's the little things.
I can't start to explain how much my heart is at peace knowing she's with you. You really make my life so much easier. Five stars? No — ten plus. I love your summer school, your Halloween camps, your carnival camps. Anything you do, I love it all.
God bless your brain, your hands, your passion and everything you do with the children. Take care.
A Playtime mum
Sent to Maria as a voice note · translated from Maltese
listen to the original voice note
Recorded in Maltese and English, shared with the family's kind permission.
what we believe
Our core values
Love
Every child is cared for like our own
Learn
Curiosity is encouraged in everything we do
Play
The heart of how children grow
Respect
Kindness towards others, always
Discover
New skills, places and experiences
Belong
Every child is part of our Playtime family
the grown-ups
Meet the team
Qualified, safeguarding-trained and endlessly willing to be the dragon in a game of pretend.
Maria
Founder & lead childminder
Sarah
Camp coordinator
Nadia
Creative workshops lead
Julia
Early years carer
(Team names and roles are placeholders for this demo.)
Our promises to you
- We greet every child by name, every single morning.
- We tell you the truth about your child's day — the wins and the wobbles.
- We keep groups small and supervision close.
- We say yes to mess, questions and second helpings of paint.
Come and meet us
Settling-in visits are always welcome before your first day.