Nursery Fees
The Day Nursery is open all year round, closing only for bank holidays, University closure days (including those due to inclement weather) and occasional staff training days where notice will be given.
Morning sessions include breakfast, a morning snack, drinks and lunch, while afternoon sessions include drinks and a light tea.
Fees include nappies but formula milk needs to be provided by the parent.
Fees for children at the Day Nursery - effective from 1 August 2013
| Unit | Children of students* | Children of staff | Children of external applicants |
|---|---|---|---|
| Deposit | £50 registration fee payable to secure a child’s place at the Nursery (this is a non-refundable charge to cover administration and settling in visit(s)) | ||
| Squirrels and Hedgehogs (under 2 years) | £24.00 per session £48.00 per day | £27.00 per session £52.00 per day | £28.00 per session £54.00 per day |
| Foxes (2-3 years) | £22.00 per session £44.00 per day | £25.00 per session £48.00 per day | £26.00 per session £50.00 per day |
| Badgers (over 3 years - pre-school) | £21.00 per session £42.00 per day |
£24.00 per session £46.00 per day |
£25.00 per session £48.00 per day |
| Ad hoc sessions | The above external rates (appropriate to age) apply to all non-contract customers |
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| Absence and late collection | £10 per 15 minutes |
£10 per 15 minutes | £10 per 15 minutes |
* Students must be registered to study at the University of Hertfordshire within the academic year that the child attends the Day Nursery, to qualify for this price range.
Full fees are payable for all booked sessions where a child does not attend, for whatever reason.
Payment
Fees are invoiced monthly, one month in advance. Payment terms are 30 calendar days.
Payment can be made by childcare voucher, debit card or credit card (charges may apply for credit card payment), bank transfer, or cheque.
Any fees unpaid after 30 days may attract a £25 debt chasing administration fee, applied as £25 per unpaid, overdue invoice.
Non-payment of fees will result in the loss of a child’s place at the Nursery.
Parents may qualify for help with paying for childcare – see Financial Support for Childcare Fees.
Nursery Education Free Funded child places
The Nursery can claim up to 15 free funded hours per week (over the 38 week school term) for children who are over 3 years old.
Each child in this age range is entitled to free education from the term starting after their third birthday, providing the parent application is submitted to the Nursery when requested and the application is complete and signed by the parent at the submission date required by Herts County Council.