Waiting list form, fees and other info

HOW DOES THE WAITING LIST WORK?

We have a limited number of spaces on our waiting list. If you join this list, we aim to offer a place between 12 and 24 months from sign up, wherever possible. We are not able to make a guarantee that you will get a place, but we will try our best to offer you a place in our main intake in September. Places may free up before then of course.

New families signing up to the list will be charged a waiting list sign-up fee of £25.

When a place is offered and accepted, an enrolment fee and deposit will be required to secure the place. If you do not accept the place when offered, you will not be refunded the waiting list sign-up fee of £25 and we reserve the right to remove you from the waiting list.

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.

WHAT DOES MY WAITING LIST FEE COVER AND what do I need to do to ENROL?

Your waiting list sign-up fee of £25 is just to register you on the waiting list.

Once you join us, our enrolment fee and deposit become payable.

Our enrolment fee is a non-refundable fee of £50.

Our deposit is £350 for one child and £500 for two. This is refunded back to you at the end of your contract with us (providing you have met the notice period requirements as set out in our Terms and Conditions).

NOW TAKING BOOKINGS FOR SEPTEMBER 2023

Fees

Charges for the under 5's from April 2022

Full day (8 am to 6 pm) £77

For an early 7.30 am start (extra 1/2 hour) £5

A morning snack, home made lunch and tea are included in a full day for the pre school aged children

Snacks are at 10 am, lunch is at 11.30/12 pm and tea is at 3.30/4 pm.

2 year old Funding (the term after your child turns 2)

Funding is now available for some children aged 2 and each application is assessed individually. We do not award funding but we can assist you applying through WSCC, who will award any funding that you are eligible for.

3 to 5 years old Funding (the term after your child turns 3)

We offer universal and extended 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

We close at 6pm. Late fees are chargeable for late collection.

Number of days

We ask for 2 days minimum attendance.

Term Time only contracts

Are available to Teachers and school staff only. As availability is limited, please contact us for further information and about registering your place.

Childcare Vouchers

We accept all recognised childcare voucher schemes. Please ask for more details.

Outdoor clothing

All children need to wear sensible footwear all year round, ideally wellies, snow boots (in the Winter months) 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 even 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.

2 pairs of gloves, one for spare. Please attach the gloves to their coat by clips or elastic so they are less likely to be lost.

Warm woollen hat. Wool works amazingly well to keep you warm.

Some children prefer to wear ski suits which are ideal to keep them warm, but they will still need layers of clothing underneath the ski suits and they can sometimes be too bulky and reduce maneuvrability.

You can also buy lined waterproof trousers which work really well too and thermal leggings and long sleeved tops.

In hotter weather children must wear sun hats/caps and sun cream. Suncream must be applied before the children arrive at the setting.

We can also recommend certain brands that we have found to work really well.

Waiting List Form
Please complete and return by email to: tjr@jackandgillchildcareandforestschool.co.uk