Nutkins nursery is committed to providing a fair and open admission system that offers a competitively priced and good value service. As a provider of registered childcare, we both encourage and actively support eligible parents/carers claiming and taking up the childcare element of the Working Tax Credit.

Nutkins nursery is registered for 45 children 

12 children between the ages of 0 and 2 years 
36 children between the ages of 2 and 5 years

Admissions

When a parent/carer contacts the nursery enquiring about a place for their child, they will be shown around the nursery given a brochure containing all the relevant information they require and informed of whether there is currently a suitable place available for their child.

If a suitable place is available the parent/carer will be asked to complete and sign the Admissions and Emergency Medical Treatment Form (see Appendix ) to confirm their child’s place. A deposit of £50 will be taken to secure the nursery place. A date will be arranged for the child’s first session at the nursery and the provisions of the Settling In policy will come into operation.

Waiting List

To ensure that admissions to the nursery are offered on a fair and basis, the following procedure will apply to the management of waiting lists:
• Availability of spaces taking into account the staff/child ratios, the age of the child and the registration requirements.
• Length of time on waiting list.
• Children who are siblings of those already with us.
• A child wanting a full time place may have preference over one requiring part time only, depending on available spaces.

Fees

The nursery understands that the cost of registered childcare may seem expensive to a parent/carer. However, providing a high quality, safe and stimulating service for children is not cheap and to ensure the continued high standards and sustainability of the nursery, it must ask that parents/carers respect its policy in respect of fees.

Payment of fees should be made in advance either fortnightly or monthly, on the first or third Monday of the month. Individual payment arrangements will be negotiated between the Manager and parents/carers.

The level of fees will be set by the Registered Person and reviewed annually in the light of the nursery’s financial position, its future strategic plans and any other broader economic or social considerations deemed relevant

If the fees are not paid on time, the nursery will notify the parent/carer in writing and request payment at the earliest possible opportunity. The Manager has the right to issue a formal warning to the parent/carer and inform them that continued late payment will result in their child’s place at the nursery being terminated.

Current Fees

For current levels of fees please contact the nursery.

As your child approaches three years, you will be advised of the reduction in your fees due to nursery grant funding. The nursery accepts all child care vouchers, including busy bees, Fideliti, Care 4 and Accor.

Illness

Please note that you are paying for your child’s place not their attendance. Fees are payable for any days a child is absent from nursery.