Our Childcare Offer
We know how crucial it is to find the right place for your little one. We recommend that you discuss this with a staff member to outline your individual needs.
We are always open and honest with our fee structure and will inform you in advance if this is under review.
- If your child is attending Crescent Nursery with Government Funded hours, please speak to a staff member – there are several ways your funding can be used. The 15 hours can be taken in any combination of hours, over a minimum of 2 days a week, subject to reasonable demand.
- The free entitlement is equal to 15 hours a week over a minimum of 38 weeks.
- We can accept Childcare Vouchers through various companies and work with University Bursaries, Care2Learn and other training providers to help cover childcare costs.
- If you would like further information, please get in touch with us, and we can review what works best for you.
For Government Funded Hours:
Free early years education is available for eligible 2-year-olds and all 3- and 4-year-olds. Government funding allows us to provide between 15 and 30 hours a week of free childcare for eligible 2-year-olds from the term after their second birthday and all 3- and 4-year-olds from the term after their third birthday.
To check your eligibility for 30 hours childcare, visit: Free Childcare for Working Parents: Check if you’re eligible – GOV.UK
When To Apply:
If your Child turns 2: | Submit your application to the local council by: | Your Child will start Nursery on: |
Between 1st September to 31st December | December | 1st January (Spring Term) |
Between 1st January to 31st March | March | 1st April (Summer Term) |
Between 1st April to 31st August | August | 1st September (Autumn Term) |
For Fee-Paying Parents and Guardians:
Our Charges are as follows
- Per Hour: £10
- Per session: £30 (Half Day) £60 (Full Day)
- Per week: £150 (Half Day) £300 (Full Day)
- Snack (Termly): £15
Early years education for 3 and 4 year-olds
If your child is 3 or 4 years old, you should complete an Application Form and bring it into the Nursery along with your child’s Birth Certificate and a council funding form.