Fees

Fees are calculated at the end of each half term for the upcoming term, and full payment is required within two weeks of receiving the invoice via email. All payments can be viewed on Arbor and there is an option for payments to be made in instalments. The Full amount must be paid by the deadline on the invoice. Fees must still be paid if a child is absent for any reason, including illness or holidays taken during term time.

Full-Time Places

For full-time places, any additional hours beyond the universal 15-hour per week entitlement will incur an extra charge. If parents qualify for the 30 hours of government-funded childcare (as outlined in the "Eligibility for 30 Hours Free Childcare" guidelines), these extra hours will be funded directly by the government. However, the 40-minute additional supervision between sessions, exceeds the 30-hour free entitlement and will incur a charge at a rate determined by the governing body to cover the staffing costs for this additional time.

Morning 09:00am - 12:00pm: £16.80

Afternoon 12:00pm - 15:00pm: £16.80

40 Minutes Supervision (20-minutes AM & 20-minutes PM) £2.65

You are welcome to drop your child at 08:40am and collect at 15:20pm. Please note the additional supervision charge would apply.

Fees are reviewed annually in March and one month’s notice will be given of any changes.

Late Payment and Additional Charges

If fees are not paid by the due date, a late payment fee of £10.00 will be applied. If fees are not settled within month, we reserve the right to withdraw the nursery place.

Notice of Withdrawal or change of hours

Parents/carers must provide one full month's written notice if they wish to withdraw or change their child hours in nursery. If this notice is not given, the full month's fees will be charged.

Free Universal Entitlement

All three- and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week during term time (38 weeks per year).

Eligibility for 30 Hours Free Childcare

Parents may qualify for the extended 30 hours of free childcare if both parents earn, on average, the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the national minimum wage.

To check eligibility, parents should visit the Government’s website.

Parents can only begin claiming their 30 hours of free childcare from the term following the date they receive confirmation from HMRC. Therefore, parents are encouraged to apply as early as possible.

If eligible, parents must provide a 30-hour code and their National Insurance Number on the Parent Declaration form. As the free childcare cannot be claimed until the code has been verified, it is crucial for parents to submit this information promptly to avoid any delays.

For complete information on early years funding, including eligibility and support options, please visit the Best Start in Life website for more information.

It is important that parents reconfirm their eligibility for the free childcare entitlement every three months. HMRC will send reminders to ensure parents stay updated on their eligibility.

30 Hours Free Childcare

Some families may be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare per week. To qualify, both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent household) must be working and earning at least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at the National Minimum Wage.

Eligibility must be checked and confirmed via the Best Start in Life website.

Families may only start using the 30 funded hours from the term following confirmation from HMRC.

Parents are required to provide a valid 30-hour code and their National Insurance number on the Parent Declaration Form.

A provisional place will be offered initially and will only be confirmed once a valid and verified 30-hour code has been received. If a valid code is not provided, the place will be withdrawn.

Eligibility must be reconfirmed every three months. HMRC will issue reminders when reconfirmation is due.

Help with childcare costs

The government provides assistance with childcare costs for parents, regardless of whether they have toddlers or teenagers. Parents may be eligible for various forms of financial support to help with the cost of childcare services. For more detailed information on the specific types of help available, parents are encouraged to click here to learn more.

Sessions

We offer both full-time and part-time places, term time only.

Monday, Tuesday Full Days and Wednesday AM (12:00pm Collection),

Wednesday (12:00pm) Thursday and Friday full days

5 Full days

Nursery Lunches

We are pleased to offer a hot lunch to our Nursery children, which is able to be ordered and paid for on Arbor. You are also welcome to provide your child with a packed lunch each day.

We aim to make lunchtime a happy and relaxed part of the Nursery routine, where children can enjoy their food together and develop important social skills. A healthy packed lunch will help them feel energised and ready for the afternoon’s activities.

When preparing a lunchbox for your child, aim for a balance of foods that will keep them full of energy and support their growth and development.

Best Start in Life is a UK government “parent hub” offering comprehensive support and information for families from pregnancy through early childhood.  The site provides week-by-week pregnancy guidance, advice on breastfeeding, introducing solids, dental care for babies and toddlers, language development, and preparing children for school.  It also includes a Childcare support checker to help parents find what financial or childcare help they may be eligible for. 

 

https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/