Subsidised places
We accept all forms of Free Early Education Entitlements including 15-hour entitlements for the most disadvantaged two-year-olds and 15-hour entitlements for parents of three- and four-year-olds (The universal entitlement). We offer 8 spaces for 3–4-year-olds and 2 spaces for 2-year-olds Free Early Education Entitlement at the nursery; this is offered across 5 mornings (9am till noon) and includes morning snacks, nappies and wipes. These spaces are subject to availability and will be allocated on a first come basis.

We also offer additional spaces available for parents who require extra hours of childcare above the free 15 hours. Parents will have to pay for any additional time added on top of the free 15 hours of childcare. Meals, snacks, and nappies will be provided free of charge for any additional hours purchased.
Sibling discount
There is a sibling discount of 15% for your eldest child attending the Arc, provided that your children attend the Arc at the same time.
Settling in period
Before your child starts at the nursery, there will be a settling in period of a minimum of 2 weeks running across a consecutive 10 days. The first week is free and you will be required to stay for the whole 1.5 hour period with your child. The second week is charged at a rate of £250 for babies and children per week, as you will leave your child once they are settled in the care of the nursery for extended periods of time throughout this week.
Swap Days
Each child is entitled to three swap days per year (1st April – 31st March) that can be used In lieu of missed attendance at nursery due to sickness or holiday. We cannot offer swap days for bank holidays or inset days due to the availability we have in the nursery. To book your swap day, please ensure that you know which missed day you want to use it in place of and that you book at least one day before with the reception team.
Payment terms
Fees are paid monthly in advance by standing order. Statements and balancing invoices for extra days and services will be issued at the end of the month.
Deposit
The deposit is the equivalent of one month’s fees and will be returned to you in line with the nursery’s terms and conditions. It is to be paid within seven days of acceptance of the space at the nursery along with the settling in fee. This can be paid via cash or cheque directly to the nursery reception or transferred to the nursery’s bank account.
Childcare vouchers
We accept most forms of Childcare vouchers, if we are not currently registered with your provider we will do so. Please enquire for further information on this.
Please note:
Childcare Tax and Working Tax Credits are available from the Inland Revenue to help with up to 80% of your childcare costs. For further information please follow this link:
https://www.gov.uk/child-tax-credit/overview