Pricing and Charging Policy, including Government Funded Early Years Education and Childcare:
My opening hours are 7.30am – 5.30pm. Early years children (babies and preschool age)
are required to attend a minimum of 7 hours per day, this allows us plenty
of time to go out and enjoy our day rather than being tied to the house.
Childcare for early years children is £6.50 per hour (if not funded by
the government).
You will be asked to sign a contract to
secure your child's place and pay a small deposit. By doing this, you
confirm that you agree to my terms and conditions, some of which are listed
below:
- I do not work bank holidays, so parents are
not expected to pay me on these days.
- If I am on holiday or off sick, then there is
no charge. If your child is off due to sickness or holidays, then
the full fee is charged.
- Fees should be paid monthly in advance, late
payment will result in a charge, details will be in the contract.
I ask that fees are paid by the last working day of the month (for
example, fees for January should be paid by the last working day in December).
- A late collection free of £3.50 per 15 minutes
is charged for any child who is collected late.
I deliver the Government funded early
years education and childcare places. The setting is open approximately 47.5
weeks per year, funding is stretched across the year rather than being term
time only. You might want to check if you are eligible for the tax-free
childcare scheme as this can help to reduce costs of any additional hours.
Please note that funding is advertised
as either 15 or 30 hours, however this is the amount per week for term time
only care. It equates to around 12 or 24 hours per week when stretched
across 47.5 weeks. The fees for funded
hours are paid directly to the childminder by the Local Authority. I do
not require a deposit for these places, refundable or otherwise.
Parents will be sent an invoice each
month for any additional hours required as well as the voluntary contribution
towards food (3.50 per day).
Lunch and snacks are given to each
child either at home, in picnics or in cafes/coffee shops. The
children love to visit Costa for a Babychino and toast). The £3.50 is a
contribution towards my expenses, it costs more than this to provide fresh food
and cater for special diets, allergies and intolerances. Whilst this
fee is voluntary, if parents choose not to pay then it would mean changing the
ethos of my business. I strongly believe that everyone eating the same
meal encourages healthier eating habits and is a better option than packed
lunches. Visiting cafes helps children to develop social skills and feel
part of their community.
Children attending on a Friday will be asked
to pay £4 each week (during term time) towards the cost of Totscise. I pay for most groups and activities, but the
cost of this session is higher than other play groups, therefore a contribution
towards the cost is needed.
Occasionally we may book theatre tickets
or a trip out, I will check if parents are able to contribute first.
Policy updated April 2025 and comes into effect from 1st September.
