Wood St Nursery – Fees & Information
Wood St Nursery fees
At Wood St Nursery, our fees are structured to reflect the different rooms and age groups we care for—Willows, Chestnuts, and Oaks.
In addition to our standard fees, there are additional charges for services like Evening Club, Forest School, and also a consumable fee for any funded hours. These are outlined in detail below. We aim to provide a transparent and fair pricing structure to ensure you understand exactly what your child’s care includes.
Please note that our fees are annualised for 48 weeks of care, spread evenly over 12 monthly payments. This allows for consistent payments throughout the year, regardless of the number of days in a particular month. This means, for example, that you will pay the same in August which has a two week holiday as you will for any other month.
Please see the detailed breakdown of our fees below.
Willows (Under 2’s)
Monthly Standard Fees
| Days (8am-5pm) | 11-23 months old |
|---|---|
| 3 days | £1,206.36 |
| 4 days | £1,608.48 |
| 5 days | £2,010.60 |
Monthly Fees with 15 Funded Hours applied*
| Days (8am – 5pm) | 11-23 months old (15 FUNDED hours*) incl. Consumable fee | Consumable fee breakdown (monthly fee + consumable fee) |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £754.25 | £675.56 +£78.69 |
| 4 days | £1,156.37 | £1,077.68 +£78.69 |
| 5 days | £1,558.49 | £1479.80 +£78.69 |
*The government offer 15 funded hours a week for 38 weeks of the year. At Wood St Nursery, we are open for 48 weeks of the year, so the funding is stretched and you will receive 11.88 hours a week funded for 48 weeks.
Evening club
| Evening club (5pm – 6pm) | Weekly total | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day a week | £13.09 | £52.36 |
| 2 days a week | £26.18 | £104.72 |
| 3 days a week | £39.27 | £157.08 |
| 4 days a week | £52.36 | £209.44 |
*Please note evening club is not part of your funded hours and is added separately to your standard hours of 8am-5pm. Additionally evening club is charged monthly, therefore days have to be standardised.
Chestnuts (2-3 years old)
Monthly Standard Fees
| Days (8am – 5pm) | 2-3 years old |
|---|---|
| 3 days | £1,057.32 |
| 4 days | £1,409.76 |
| 5 days | £1,762.20 |
Monthly Fees incl. 15 Funded hours
| Days (8am – 5pm) | 2-3 years old (15 FUNDED hours) incl. consumable fee | Consumable fee breakdown |
|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £670.79 | £592.10 +£78.69 |
| 4 days | £1,023.23 | £944.54 +£78.69 |
| 5 days | £1,375.67 | £1296.98 +£78.69 |
Evening club
| Evening club (5pm – 6pm) | Weekly total | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day a week | £11.71 | £46.84 |
| 2 days a week | £23.42 | £93.68 |
| 3 days a week | £35.13 | £140.52 |
| 4 days a week | £46.84 | £187.36 |
*Please note evening club is not part of your funded hours and is added separately to your standard hours of 8am-5pm. Additionally evening club is charged monthly, therefore days have to be standardised.
Oaks (3-5 years old)
Fees incl. 15 Funded hours
| Days (8am – 5pm) | 3-5 years old (15 FUNDED hours) incl. Consumable fee | Consumable fee breakdown | Total with Forest School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £619.38 | £540.69 +£78.69 | £661.01 |
| 4 days | £941.22 | £862.53 +£78.69 | £982.85 |
| 5 days | £1,263.06 | £1,184.37 +£78.69 | £1,304.69 |
Fees incl. 30 Funded hours
| Days (8am – 5pm) | 3-5 years old (30 FUNDED hours) incl. Consumable fee | Consumable fee breakdown | Total with Forest School |
|---|---|---|---|
| 3 days | £273.60 | £116.22 +£157.38 | £315.23 |
| 4 days | £595.44 | £438.06 +£157.38 | £637.07 |
| 5 days | £917.28 | £759.90 +£157.38 | £958.91 |
Evening club
| Evening club (5pm – 6pm) | Weekly total | Monthly total |
|---|---|---|
| 1 day a week | £10.69 | £42.76 |
| 2 days a week | £21.38 | £85.52 |
| 3 days a week | £32.07 | £128.28 |
| 4 days a week | £42.76 | £171.04 |
*Please note evening club is not part of your funded hours and is added separately to your standard hours of 8am-5pm. Additionally evening club is charged monthly, therefore days have to be standardised.
Consumable Fee at Wood St Nursery
At Wood St Nursery, free hours funded by the government (such as the 15 or 30 hours free childcare for eligible children) do not include meals, drinks, snacks, wipes, trips, celebrations, special events or additional tuition. As a result, a consumable fee will apply to cover these.
What Does the Consumable Charge Cover?
- Meals and Snacks: nutritious meals and snacks throughout the day, including breakfast, lunch, and afternoon tea. And a variety of drinks, including water and milk.
- Nappies, Wipes, and Toiletries: essential items for children, such as nappies, nappy cream and wipes, sun cream.
- Trips, celebrations and special events: such as to local shop, garden centre, parent breakfast and tea, Christmas celebrations, Black History Month, graduation.
Evening Club at Wood St Nursery
Our Evening Club runs from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, offering a peaceful and enjoyable environment for children after the standard nursery hours. This service is charged as a monthly fee rather than on a daily or weekly basis.
The fee for Evening Club varies depending on your child’s age, so please check the Wood St Nursery fees above to confirm the correct fee based on your child’s age group.
Children must attend the same sessions each week. If you would like to add or change a day, we require notice to make adjustments to your child’s schedule.
The Evening Club provides a relaxed atmosphere with opportunities for creative play, quiet activities, and more time to bond with friends and staff. It’s perfect for parents who need a little extra flexibility at the end of the day.
Fees & Deposits
- Administration Fee: Once you accept a place at Wood St Nursery, an administration fee of £100 is due within 3 working days to secure the spot. This fee is non-refundable.
- Refundable Deposit: In addition to the administration fee, we require a refundable deposit that will be returned to you when you leave the nursery, provided you are not in arrears or breach of contract. The refundable deposit is as follows:
- £200 for a 3-day place
- £300 for a 4-day place
- £400 for a 5-day place
If you decide not to take the place after accepting it, the deposit will be refunded if you give us at least 3 months’ notice in writing. If notice is given with less than 3 months, the deposit will be retained.
Government Schemes & Funding
You may be eligible for government funding to help with childcare costs:
- Tax-Free Childcare
- Universal Credit
- Tax Credits
- Help While You Study
- 15 hours free childcare for children over 2 years old, if your family is on certain benefits or if your child has an Education Health and Care Plan (EHCP), receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA), or is looked after by a Local Authority.
- 15 hours free childcare for children over 9 months where parents work at least 16 hours a week and earn less than £100,000 a year.
- 30 hours free childcare for 3-4-year-olds where parents work at least 16 hours a week and earn less than £100,000 a year.
- Universal 15 hours free childcare for every 3-4 year old.
Please note that free hours do not include meals, drinks, snacks, wipes and nappies, trips and special events and are subject to a consumable fee.
Hourly Rates & Additional Sessions
- Hourly Rate: The hourly rate for children 2+ years is lower than for children under 2 years. The rate changes on the 1st of the month after a child’s second birthday and again after their third birthday.
- Additional Sessions: If available, you can book additional sessions (half-day or full day). An admin fee of £2 will be added for each ad hoc session booked.
- No Session Swaps: We do not allow swapping regular sessions for ad hoc sessions. Additional sessions must be booked in addition to your child’s regular schedule.
Monthly Fee Payments
- Fees are payable monthly in advance via the Famly App. Monthly fees are annualised, meaning the cost for 48 weeks is divided into 12 equal payments, regardless of how many days your child attends in any given month.
- Invoices are issued on the 1st of the month and must be paid within 15 days. If payment is not received by mid-day on the 16th, an additional 10% will be added to the outstanding balance, unless prior arrangements have been made.
- Notice Period: For children over the age of 2, a minimum of 2 months’ notice is required for any changes to your child’s days. For children under 2, a 6-month notice period is required to decrease days, unless another family is willing to take those days.
Nursery Places & Requirements
We offer flexible options with 5-day, 4-day, and 3-day per week places. Please note, a minimum of 3 days per week is required, and 3-day places must include either a Monday or Friday.
Nursery Hours
Our standard nursery day runs from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
We also offer an Evening Club from 5:00 pm to 6:00 pm, Monday to Thursday, charged separately. Please note, there is no Evening Club on Fridays. The nursery closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays.
Bank Holidays & Staff Training Days
The nursery will be closed on bank holidays, as well as for 2 staff training days each year. Normal fees apply for these days. Evening Club may also be closed on up to two Tuesdays and two Thursdays each year for staff team meetings. No refunds will be given for these sessions.
Additional
Meals, Drinks & Snacks: All meals, drinks, snacks, nappies, and wipes are included in the fees.
No Cash Payments: We do not accept cash payments.
Fees Breakdown
For a detailed breakdown of our fees, including hourly rates, Evening Club, and Forest School charges, please refer to the Wood St Nursery Fees tables.
Refund Policy & Payments
No Refunds for Sickness or Holidays: Unfortunately, we cannot offer refunds for holidays or sickness, as staff must still be paid, and we do not buy individual portions of food. Unforeseen Closures: If the nursery closes due to unforeseen circumstances for 5 days or less, normal fees will apply. For closures beyond this, the additional days will be refunded.
Forest School & Additional Charges
Forest School: For Oaks children, there is an additional charge for Forest School. This cost covers the Forest School Lead, additional staffing, and food. Families can opt out of Forest School if they wish. Forest School generally begins the term after joining Oaks, once children have attended trips and their key person feels they are ready.
Fee Increases
Fees are reviewed annually and may increase each April at least in line with inflation or the National Minimum Wage. We will give a minimum of 1 month’s notice for any fee increases.