Our Nursery Fees
The fees shown below are correct as of 1st January 2024. All fees are payable monthly in advance on the first day of each month by standing order. The nursery only offers full day care and we recommend a minimum of two days per week attendance.
Our Fees include:
• Breakfast (before 9.00am)
• Home cooked Lunch
• Home cooked Tea
• Fruit and Snacks
• Milk
• Wipes and Nappies
• Sunscreen
• Trips/Outings
Registration fee
There is a one-off, non-refundable registration fee of £100.00 (please contact the nursery for more details) to place your child on the waiting list which is payable on submission of the application form for your child.
The Nursery’s fees are reviewed annually considering the nursery’s financial needs as well as affordability; ensuring we remain the best value childcare option in the area.
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Days attended per week | Babies (0-2 years) | Toddlers (2-3 years) | Pre-schoolers (3+ years) |
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2 | £900 monthly | £795 monthly | £775 monthly |
3 | £1,300 monthly | £1,150 monthly | £1,120 monthly |
4 | £1,605 monthly | £1,405 monthly | £1,360 monthly |
5 | £1,900 monthly | £1,675 monthly | £1,635 monthly |
Extra days may be requested and are subject to availability. Any additional full days taken are charged at £107.10 per day. | Extra days may be requested and are subject to availability. Any additional full days taken are charged at £94.50 per day. | Extra days may be requested and are subject to availability. Any additional full days taken are charged at £94.50 per day. |
Subsidised places
We offer subsidised places across all age groups subject to availability, terms and conditions. Please enquire for more information.
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.
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.
Find out more about funding:
Learn more about free education and childcare for 9 months old here and 2-year-olds here. Learn more about 15 hours free childcare funding for 3 and 4-year-olds here. You can also check eligibility and options for Government-funded childcare on the Childcare Choices website.
Prices are subject to our Terms & Conditions.