Waiting list form, fees and other info
HOW DOES THE WAITING LIST WORK?
We will try our best to offer you a place in our main intake which is September of each year. Places can free up before then, of course, as existing families' circumstances may change.
When CAN I VISIT?
Once you’ve signed up to the waiting list, you’ll be invited to come along and see us. You will need to join the waiting list for a viewing. We generally hold viewings in early Spring through to July.
Fees
Charges for the under 5's from April 2025 all year around care:
Full day (8 am to 6 pm) £90
For an early 7.30 am start (extra 1/2 hour) £7
Coming soon in 2025, please register your interest...
Charges for 1-year-old to 2.5 years old:
3/4 day (9 am to 3 pm)
£70
Charges for 2.5 years to 5 years term time only:
3/4 day term time only (9 am to 3 pm)
£65
Please bring a morning snack and lunch to take on our daily adventures.
School Holiday Care:
Full days 8 am to 6 pm
£56
9 month old and beyond plus 2 year old Funding (term time only)
From April 2024, working parents of 2-year-olds funding can get up to 15 hours of funding.
From September 2025, working parents of 9 months to 5 years old can get up to 30 hours of funding.
Each application is assessed individually, and you must obtain an eligibility code through the govt Childcare Choices website.
3 to 5 years old Funding (the term after your child turns 3)
We offer 15 extended hours of funding (known as 30 hours of funding).
Flexible and Emergency Childcare
Sometimes you may need child care for the occasional session or odd day. We will always help out where we can and if there is a space available. Priority will be given to children who regularly attend the setting.
Invoicing
Fees are collected in advance on the last day of each month for the month ahead. Late payment charges will occur.
If you book extra sessions these can be paid by BACS in advance.
Absence or sickness
Fees are still chargeable for absence/sickness.
Late pick-up fees
Late fees are chargeable for late collection.
Tax free childcare scheme
We are on the Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. Please ask for more details.
Outdoor clothing
A full clothing and kit list will be provided but as a guideline:
All children need to wear sensible footwear all year round, ideally wellies (or snow boots in the winter) waterproof footwear (in the wet weather) or trainers (in the drier weather). No opened-toed shoes to be worn.
Children should wear long trousers and socks to protect their legs from scratches or stings. Long-sleeved tops are also a great idea to protect skin in the Summer.
In colder weather please bring lots of clothing as layering is the key to being warm. 2 pairs of socks (one thicker pair) as wellies are not great for warmth and this is when snow boots are preferable (as long as they are waterproof).
2 pairs of gloves, one for spare. Please attach the gloves to their coat with clips or elastic so they are less likely to be lost.
Warm woollen hat. Wool works amazingly well to keep you warm.
We do not recommend ski suits as although they are ideal to keep them warm, they can sometimes be too bulky and reduce manoeuvrability.
You can buy lined waterproof trousers which work well too and thermal leggings and long-sleeved tops.
We will advise you of our recommended brands when you start.
In hotter weather, children must wear sun hats/caps and sun cream. Suncream must be applied before the children arrive at the setting and brought in for the day for top-ups.
Waiting List Form
Please complete the contact form for to receive an up to date waiting list form.
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