Summertime Nursery Thomas Hardye School Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET. 01305 257756 office@summertimenursery.co.uk

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office@summertimenursery.co.uk  or 01305257756

Information we will need from you

Parent Name, contact email and phone number, Child's name, Child's date of birth, estimated start date, days and hours you would like. We can then invite you in to view the nursery for a look around and meet the staff.

Deposits.

We ask for a £100 deposit to secure your Placement at Summertime. This will be refunded to you on your first monthly invoice. (non refundable if you change your mind)

Fees. 

£7.60 per hour

£3 per day enrichment cost to help us maintain a high ratio of qualified staff and good quality snack and resources.

17:00- 18:00or any part there of  £12

Sessions are charged by the hour and half hour.

Funding.

All funding and contracts are spread across the  whole year (we are not a term time only setting)

Funded hours can be Claimed between 7:30 - 17:00

We accept the 15 and 30 hours free entitlement for working parents. This is spread across the whole year rather than term time only so please remember the way funding works is that you are entitled per term to a fixed amount of hours which does not equal 15/30 hours per week when used over the whole year (this mainly effects the summer term which can be 22 weeks long so reduces hours per week).

New Funded Hours Announced by the Government

Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.

The changes are being introduced gradually to make sure that providers can meet the needs of more families. This means that:

From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.

From September 2024, 15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.

From September 2025, eligible working parents of children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.

Holiday Retainer

Children will be charged a retainer to keep their child's place during holidays which can be booked at a 50% discount. Holiday requests must be given with one clear calendar months notice to receive 50% discount.

Monthly Billing.

All invoices are issued calendar monthly and are a month in advance. Payments are due within 14 days if this date is not met a late payment charge will be issued. We have the right to charge for late collection of your child.

Tax Credit and Working Tax vouchers.

Many working families qualify for help towards nursery fees. To find out what you are entitled to log on to www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk or telephone 0845 300 3900.

Summertime Nursery Thomas Hardye School Queens Avenue, Dorchester, DT1 2ET. 01305 257756 office@summertimenursery.co.uk