Our Commitment to Transparency In accordance with Ofsted and Local Authority guidance, this document clearly outlines our session fees, funded childcare entitlements, and any 

optional charges. Government-funded childcare hours are provided free at the point of 

delivery, and parents are not required to purchase additional services as a condition of 

accessing funded places.

Standard Session Rates (Non-Funded)

Full Day

• 07:30 – 18:00: £84.00 

Half Day

• 07:30 – 13:00: £60.36

• 13:00 – 18:00: £60.36

School Day Sessions

• 08:30 – 14:30: £60.36

• 09:00 – 15:00: £60.36

• 09:30 – 15:30: £60.36

Registration Fees

   • Registration Fee: £300.00 (non-refundable)

A minimum of four weeks’ written notice is required to cancel or reduce sessions. Missed 

sessions cannot be swapped

Payment Policy & Additional Charges

   • Fees are payable on the 1st of each month.

   • A late payment fee of £25.00 will apply if fees are not 

      paid on time

   • Late collection is charged at £5.00 for every 5 minutes.

   • Additional sessions require 24 hours’ notice for 

     cancellation; otherwise, the full fee will be charged.

   • Fees are charged for all booked sessions, including 

     absences due to holidays, sickness, nursery closures,         and public holidays.

   • The nursery is closed between Christmas and New 

      Year.

   • Fees are calculated based on 38 weeks (term-time) or        51 weeks (stretched).

   • Invoices are issued monthly and billed per session.

Funded Hours – Essentials Package (Discretionary    Charges)

Funded childcare hours do not cover certain additional services. The following discretionary charges apply during funded sessions and can be discussed with the Nursery Manager prior  to the start of term.

Session                       Food        Non-Food       Enrichment              

5 hours                         £7.00         £2.00              £4.50

6 hours 09:00-15:00   £7.00         £2.00              £4.50

10 hours                      £13.00       £2.00              £6.00

6 hours 8:30-14:30     £7.00         £2.00              £4.50

Essentials Package Breakdown

    • Food: Breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack, and 

      tea.

    • Non-Food Consumables: Emergency medication (Calpol, 

       Piriton), first aid supplies,  aprons, bedding, beds, face                     cloths, laundering, and hand soap.

     • Enrichment Activities: A range of experiences beyond the 

       Early Years curriculum,  including soft play sessions,       

       celebration days, library and care home visits, and 

       graduation events. These activities are designed to enrich 

       learning, build confidence, and encourage curiosity in a fun 

       and engaging environment.

Funded Session Times & Fees

Funded childcare hours are provided free of charge and have no monetary value. Families  may choose to use funded hours alone or combine them with additional paid sessions for greater flexibility.

Funded Hours Calculation

   • 15 funded hours: 15 hours × 38 weeks / 11.17 hours × 51 

      weeks

   • 30 funded hours: 30 hours × 38 weeks / 22.34 hours × 51 

     weeks

Please speak with the Nursery Manager if you have any questions regarding fees,  funding, or discretionary charges