Our Fees & Session Times
Session Times and Fees Autumn Term 2008
Session times are as follows:
Mornings: 9am - 12 noon
Doors Open: 9am
Drop off: Anytime before 9.30am
Morning Session Ends: 12 noon. If you would like to collect your child earlier please speak to your keyworker so we can make sure they are ready for you.
Afternoons: 12 noon - 3pm
Drop off: Anytime from 12 noon - 12.30pm
If you would like to collect your child earlier please speak to your keyworker so we can make sure your child is ready for you.
Lunch Club
Children who are in all day should bring packed lunch. The children eat lunch at around 11.30am/ 12 noon.
If you are collecting or dropping off at midday could we ask that you are on time as this helps our changeover to run smoothly.
Lunch should only be sent in for children who are staying all day. A healthy snack is offered to all children during their nursery session.
Fees Autumn 2008
Free Places!
New for This Term: Pathfinder Scheme!!
We are pleased to be able to offer a free place to all children aged 3 or over on 1 September.
This entitles your child to up to15 hours (or 5 sessions) at nursery free of charge.
Parents on low income (further details below) with children under 3 may also qualify for funding.
Fees for Additional Sessions or unfunded children: £11.00 per session.
How do I know if my child will be funded?
i) Funded 3-4 year olds
- Your child turns 3 before 1 September 2008.
- Your child is not attending another nursery where funding is claimed.
For up to 15 hours (i.e. 5 X 3 hours sessions) you will pay nothing.
ii) Funded 2 year olds (support scheme funded children)
- Your child's 3rd birthday is after 1 September 2008.
- They only attend this nursery.
- You receive council tax benefit, child/working tax credits, housing benefit or income support (Household income must be below £25,521)
For up to 9 hours (i.e. 3 X 3 hours sessions) you will pay nothing.
iii) Non funded Under 3's
- Your child's 3rd birthday falls after 1 September 2008.
- You are not eligible for support scheme funding described above.
The cost per 3 hour session will be £11.00 per session
Payment of Fees
An invoice will be sent home with your child at the start of term. Please make your cheque payable to Great Amwell Nursery School.
Please note fees are due at the START of each term. You may pay in 2 equal installments at the start of each half term if you prefer.
Help with paying you fees
If you receive Working Tax Credit or/ Child Tax Credit you should advise the helpline (0845 300 3900) if you have childcare costs. Eligible parents can receive up to 80% of child care costs dependant on income through the tax credits system. (Households with income up to £58,000 per annum are entitled to receive child tax credit so if you haven't applied yet it may be worth investigating further).
If your employer offers (or would consider offering) child care vouchers either in lieu of employment income or as a benefit, there is potential for saving here as well. Further information on tax credits and child care vouchers will be available at the following meeting.
Changes to Your Child's sessions
All existing sessions will be held for you unless you advise me otherwise.