Dates, Sessions, Fees and Funding
Dates
The nursery is closed on the following dates only:
Tuesday 24 December: staff training
Wednesday 25 December: Christmas Day
Thursday 26 December: Boxing Day
Friday 27 December to Wednesday 1 January: Christmas closure
Friday 18 April to Monday 21 April: Easter closure
Tuesday 22 April: staff training
Monday 5 May: Early May Bank Holiday
Monday 26 May: Spring Bank Holiday
Monday 25 August: Summer Bank Holiday
Sessions
The Chelsea Nursery is open 51 weeks of the year and children can attend on a full-time or part-time basis, subject to availability. The nursery is open from 8am until 6pm and families can choose from a full day, morning or afternoon session.
Session times are as follows:
From 8am-12pm
From 12-4pm
From 4-6pm
All bookings must be a minimum of five sessions per week. This could be all mornings, all afternoons or a mixture of full days and half days.
We have four different age groups within The Chelsea Nursery:
Saplings: 0-24 months (baby room)
Blossoms: Rising 2s (over 24 months but not 3 until after the following September)
Willows: Rising 3s (the academic year your child turns 3)
Acorns: Rising 4s (the academic year your child turns 4: pre-school)
If your child is in the Acorns age group (pre-school) we do request that they attend five mornings a week to ensure that they have completed all the academic preparation for the transition to reception.
Fees & Funding
Fees are calculated based on the number of sessions booked. There is a minimum of 5 sessions required per week (including at least 2 afternoon sessions).
All fees cover all tuition, meals, snacks, nappies and trips.
Registration Fees
| Fee | Cost per child |
|---|---|
| Registration fee (non-refundable) | £200 |
| Deposit on acceptance (refundable) | £3,000 |
When are fees due?
Fees are due in advance, and we issue invoices mid-month for the following month.
Fee terms and conditions:
Deposit:
Your £3,000 deposit paid upon acceptance of a place at The Chelsea Nursery will be returned when your child leaves the school, subject to any outstanding amounts.
Refund policy:
No refunds are available for sickness or holidays.
Fee increases:
Fee increases are calculated in April and are based on the previous year’s running costs. These are then applied in the following September’s invoice.
Funding:
Early Years Free Entitlement (15 hours) is Government funding which pays for up to 570 hours/year of free education to all 3 & 4-year-old children in England, from the term after their third birthday. This covers 15 hours per week. Parents may be able to access an additional 15 hours, provided they meet the eligibility criteria. The Chelsea Nursery also has a limited number of completely free places for two-year-old children who meet certain eligibility criteria.
If you have any queries about our fees, please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us on 020 7352 4040 or [email protected].
The Chelsea Nursery is open from 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 51 weeks of the year, with a range of flexible session options for families:
- Full Nursery Day from 8:00am to 4:00pm
- Morning session from 8:00am to 12noon
- Afternoon session from 12:00noon to 4:00pm
- Extended hours from 4:00 to 6:00pm
Our Baby Room Sessions and Fees
Fees are calculated based on the number of sessions booked. There is a minimum of 5 sessions required per week (including at least 2 afternoon sessions).
Morning session: 08:00-12:00
- Under 2s £81
- 2-year-olds £75.50
- 3-5 year-olds £75.50
Afternoon session: 12:00-16:00
- Under 2s £81
- 2 year-olds £75.50
- 3-5 year-olds £75.50
All day: 08:00-16:00
- Under 2s £162.00
- 2 year-olds £151.00
- 3-5 year-olds £151.00
Lunch
Lunch is served to all children attending a full day or morning session. In the afternoon, families may collect at any time between 3.30pm and 6pm. High tea will be served to all children staying after 4pm.
Tea Time Session 16:00 - 18:00: £21 per hour.
Early Years Funding
For eligible children, we will be administering the 15 hour and 30 hour Early Years Entitlement. We are very happy to arrange Early Years funding on your behalf.
Any child receiving funding would be charged as follows:
- Baby Room: £20.25 per hour for unfunded hours in a session
- Nursery class: £18.88 per hour for unfunded hours within the session
Each child in receipt of funding will be charged £8.00 per funded hour for consumables (including food, essentials and extras).