Fees
Our fees represent the environment and facilities provided, as well as the staff who will be accessible to you and your children for support, guidance and care. Fees start from £36.50. If you have any questions please fill out our enquiry form.
Our nursery fees include meals and snacks throughout the day as well as milk, nappies, wipes and nappy creams.
| Full-time (8am-6pm) (five days a week, weekly rate 5% discount) |
£317.10 | Includes Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack and Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate (8am-6pm) | £66.75 | Includes Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack and Tea |
| Mornings (8am-1pm) | £38.60 | Includes Breakfast, Snack and Lunch |
| Afternoons (1pm-6pm) | £36.50 | Includes Snack and Tea |
| 3/4 Days (9am-3pm) | £53.25 | Includes Snack, Lunch and Snack |
| 7:30am drop off/6:30pm pick up | £5.00 each | |
| Additional hours | £6.70 |
Government funded places.
Please see the drop down menus under the Fees section for more information regarding the governments 15 and 30 hour offers.
Fee increases
Fees will be reviewed annually and will be limited to inflation plus no more that 2%.
Registration
A non-returnable fee of £80 is payable to register your child at Rabbit Patch Day Nursery.
One calendar month’s written notice is required to reduce or terminate your contract.
Invoicing
Fees are collected in advance on the 1st day of every month and are to be paid by standing order electronically.
All year round places fees are calculated by taking the weekly figure payable multiplied by 52 weeks a year, divided into 12 equal payments and invoices are emailed monthly.
Term time only places fees are calculated by taking the weekly figure payable multiplied by 38 weeks a year, divided into 12 equa payments and invoice are emailed monthly.
Our term time dates fall in line with West Sussex and in 2019 are as follows:
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Spring Term Starts |
Thursday 3rd January |
| Half Term | Monday 18th February to Friday 22nd February |
| Ends | Friday 5th April |
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Summer Term Starts |
Thursday 23rd April |
| Half Term | Monday 27th May to Friday 31st May |
| Ends | Tuesday 23rd July |
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Summer break |
Wednesday 24th July to Friday 30th August |
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Autumn Term Starts |
Monday 2nd September |
| Half Term | Monday 28th October to Friday 1st November |
| Ends | Friday 20th December |
Late payment charges occur if fees are not settled by the 7th of the month.
Any additional sessions can be paid by cash or cheque in advance.
Late Collection
When a child is collected late, Ofsted stipulate that two members of staff remain on duty for health and safety reasons, therefore a late charge of £8 per 15 minute will be applied, unless already arranged and paid for.
Notice Period.
Rabbit Patch Day Nursery will require one months notice period prior to a child leaving the nursery.