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 £28.25. 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) |
£304 | Includes Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack and Tea |
|---|---|---|
| Daily rate (8am-6pm) | £64 | Includes Breakfast, Snack, Lunch, Snack and Tea |
| Mornings (8am-1pm) | £37 | Includes Breakfast, Snack and Lunch |
| Afternoons (1pm-6pm) | £35 | Includes Snack and Tea |
| 3/4 Days (9am-3pm) | £51 | Includes Snack, Lunch and Snack |
| 7:30am drop off/6:30pm pick up | £5.00 each | |
| Additional hours | £6.40 |
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 2018 are as follows:
|
Spring Term Starts |
Thursday 4th January |
| Half Term | Monday 12th February to Friday 16th February |
| Ends | Thursday 29th March |
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Summer Term Starts |
Monday 16th April |
| Half Term | Monday 28th May to Friday 1st June |
| Ends | Tuesday 24th July |
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Autumn Term Starts |
Monday 3rd September |
| Half Term | Monday 22nd October to Friday 26th October |
| Ends | Wednesday 19th 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.