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

Below are some of the froms for starting at Summertime, such as the all about me, Registration Data and Tapestry consent form. To reserve a place we must have the registration form returned to the setting.

If you are already registered at Summertime and wish to book your child out on holiday or need to save time and complete a Medication administering form they are available below to download.

Contact us for more information on 

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. 

 Day time hours £8.50 per hour

Evening Hours 17:00 - 17:30 £7       17:00- 18:00   £15

Sessions are charged by the hour and half hour.

Voluntary Enrichment Contribution 

To help us provide the highest quality experiences for the children in our care, we kindly request an enrichment contribution of £4.50 per day.

This contribution helps cover additional services and resources that enhance your child’s time with us:

• £2.50 supports the provision of healthy, freshly prepared snacks, such as a variety of fruits and vegetables, scrambled egg on toast, pasta, and sandwiches, all safely prepared and cut appropriately for children.

• £2.00 contributes towards extra enrichment resources, including access to the ParentZone app, top-up sun cream, emergency paracetamol and nappy cream, as well as ingredients and materials for cooking activities, additional crafts, and occasional outings.

These contributions help us remain sustainable while maintaining a high-quality, well-resourced environment, and allow us to operate above the standard staffing ratios to provide greater support and care for every child.

While this contribution is entirely voluntary, it makes a significant difference in enabling us to continue offering these additional experiences.If you choose not to pay the voluntary enrichment you will need to provide the above snacks etc for your child inline with our nursery policies.

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 Government entitlement for working parents. This is spread across the whole year rather than term time only. 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).

Funded Government Hours

 September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare which we spread equally across the whole year giving just under 30 hours per week.

 Each Term you will be asked to complete an online funding form. The form shows your entitlement per week, with a total hours per term, please note you hours per week are equally split over the days your child attends and are not transferable due to holiday bookings or short term sickness.

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