Opening Times and Fees
At our pre-school/nursery we believe in open communication with all parents/carers and staff. Therefore, this fees structure will assist everyone to understand our charging.
Opening times: We operate for 38 weeks per year, closing on bank holidays. We are currently open Monday, Tuesday (morning session only) Wednesday, Thursday and Friday from 8am to 3:30 pm.
Pricing: Fees are payable –monthly in advance and are reviewed annually in the month of September each year. Any changes to current rates will be advised in writing, at least one term in advance. Our fees do not include any outings, celebrations or entertainment that is in addition to our usual session activities.
Please note that fees do not include any nappies, wipes etc. and these must be provided by parents.
Morning Session
9am - 12pm
£29.85
Afternoon Session
12pm - 3pm
£29.85
Additional Hourly Rate
£9.95 per hour
Discounts: Parents sending two or more children to the nursery will receive a discount of 15% off the oldest child’s fees. Also, signing up for 3 or more full days, charge will be £9.50 per hour.
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Illness/absence: No refund will be given in the event of a child’s absence due to illness, holiday or any other reason.
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Closures: Should the pre-school/nursery be unable to open due to bad weather or any other unforeseen circumstances, parents will be refunded for a chargeable session or have it discounted from their next invoice. Should closure need to take place part way through a session, a refund will not be given in this instance.
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Late pick up: Children must be collected promptly at the end of a session/day. Should a parent fail to collect their child within 30 minutes of the session/day end, a late collection fee of £4 will be charged, and a further £5 per every half hour thereafter.
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Late payments: Fees are to be paid within 10 days of the invoice date. If you are experiencing financial hardship please speak, in confidence, to the owner/manager so that alternative payment arrangements can be made. If without negotiation fees are not settled, we are left with no alternative but to withdraw your child’s place in line with our Bad Debt Procedure. Children in receipt of Free Early Education will be able to access their funded hours only.
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Deposit: We ask for a £45 deposit upon acceptance of your child’s place. The deposit will be returned within 6 weeks of your child starting with us.
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If your child is accessing Free Early Education (FF2) hours only there will be no requirement for a deposit.
Payment methods: Invoices can be settled by cash, credit/debit card or BACS payment. We are also registered for the on-line Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme. Please speak to the owner/manager for our bank details if you wish to pay by BACS.