A one-of-a-kind playgroup has launched at the Baringa Community Centre, where splatter is encouraged, muck is mandatory, and local bubs can dive into all things gloriously grubby.

Each Thursday, from 10am-11am, Messy Bubs Sunshine Coast runs a multi-sensory playgroup program for children under five at the Edwards Terrace Community Centre in Baringa.

Messy Bubs Sunshine Coast franchisee Kihra Millard said the unique offering was developed to encourage each child to play, learn and grow.

“My mission is to create quality creative time for families and provide a safe, secure place where children and families can explore their senses,” Ms Millard said.

“Messy Bubs focuses on developing connections in our Sunshine Community, through play and learning.”

The mother of two said the sessions were suitable for children aged six months and provided a minimum of seven multi-sensory messy play activities.

“Each weekly session is carefully planned and has a lot of learning that goes behind it,” she said.

“Term 4 weekly sessions will be around water safety, creepy crawlies and Christmas.”

Messy Bubs also run Mini Messy Bubs Sessions especially for babies under 12 months in an “intimate boutique experience” of discovery.

“During this session we explore our senses and practice tummy time, tracking and movement, and have an introduction to storytelling and endless bonding experiences,” Ms Millard said.

“Our Discover Sensory session has our very own bespoke music, which is the perfect way to get to know our rhyming songs and actions while following our facilitator-led session with your bub.”

For those who can’t make a playgroup session, Messy Bubs also have event booking options and run shopping centre and childcare centre incursions.

For more information about local offerings, email [email protected].