IKEA Småland (crèche) - FREE for 45 minutes - (Staff trained to at least NVQ Level 3 in Childcare)

Handy to have, more opening in 2025. IKEA also have a 1:1 Ratio, for Children who have SEN needs, so could be a real lifesaver, for anyone needing to pick up a few bits. Information below,which i've broken down, into sections. you can also see link for information.

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We like to make visiting IKEA both fun for kids and easier for grown-ups.

Småland is our free supervised play area, located at the entrance of our stores. IKEA Småland co-workers will take care of your children for free for 45 minutes while you can enjoy shopping in-store.



Småland reopening

All the creches in our main stores are now open, with the exception of Manchester, Birmingham, and Croydon, coming in 2025.

For more information about Småland opening hours, please visit your local store page.

Store locator

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How does Småland work?

Visit Småland in-store. If your child is aged 3 - 10 years old, you can sign in your child for a session at Småland near the entrance of our stores. If there is an estimated waiting time, you'll be informed of this at registration.

Fill out the registration form for yourself and your child at one of our Kiosks. All parents or guardians can sign in a child, but they must be over the age of 18.

Enjoy shopping for 45 minutes around our store while your child does arts and crafts, reads books or plays with lots of imaginative and interactive toys including a ball pool.

Pick up your child. You will receive a notification when it is almost time to pick up your child(ren). Please note, the person who signed in the child must be the person to collect the child.

Småland rules

Småland is a supervised play area for children aged 3-10 years old.

You are not allowed to leave the store while your child is in the crèche.

We work with a 1:8 ratio unless stated otherwise on the day.

All children with SEN will have a ratio of 1:1 on their first visit to allow staff to complete a care plan and risk assessment if needed.

If my child has additional needs can they attend your crèche?

Yes, we would be delighted to welcome your child. On their first visit, we provide one to one care, then based on your advice and on their care plan we can assess if they’re happy to join a future session or we feel one to one support is needed in these sessions.

Please speak with one of our SMÅLAND co-workers to inquire about booking a one to one session.

You may be required to wait for the next available session, especially in peak times – school holidays and weekends, so we encourage parents to check availability as we are keen to manage your expectations and those of your child.

Only 1 person can be responsible for signing a child in and out of the crèche. The person who signed the child in must collect the child from the Småland entrance.

In the event of an emergency, staff will evacuate your child to the assembly point.

All children must wear a security belt.

Småland safety

In the event of an emergency, staff will evacuate your child to the assembly point.

Should we need some assistance with your little one(s), you will receive a notification on the pager given at registration asking you to return to the Småland play area.

All our SMÅLAND staff are all trained in childcare practice and supervisory staff are trained to at least NVQ Level 3 in Childcare.

We always have a co-worker fully trained in paediatric first aid in the Småland area at all times.