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“Users of the Centre are unequivocal in their appreciation and praise for the services and activities provided. ‘Amazing’, ‘flexible’, ‘very supportive’ are just some of the words they use to describe the centre and the staff.” Ofsted Inspection Report, March 2011

 

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Services & Charges

Childcare Fees

Under 3’s: £4.00 per hour

Over 3’s: £3.75 per hour

All fees are payable 4 weekly in advance.

Prices will be reviewed regularly and may be subject to change.

Free Early Learning

3 and 4 year old children are entitled to free early learning for up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (e.g. term time only) up until they start school.  These 15 hours must be taken between 8.00am and 6.00pm each day over at least 3 days per week. Children must attend for a minimum of 2.5 hours in any one day. The maximum a child can be funded if only attending two days is 12.5 hours.

 

Your 15 hour entitlement to free early learning can be split between no more than two childcare providers who will claim the funding on your behalf.  At the start of each term you will be asked to sign a Parental Agreement Form to confirm how many hours per week and weeks of the term you intend your child to attend.  You will also be asked to show your child’s birth certificate or passport as proof of identity.

 

Your child’s funding is linked to attendance.  In some circumstances it will be paid even if they are absent e.g. If they are ill.  If you take a family holiday during the 38 funded weeks, only the first two weeks of your holiday will be funded each term.  If you wish to move nursery partway through a term you will be asked to give 4 weeks notice.  Within this notice period you will not be able to claim funding at another provider.

 

 

Hot Meals

Children who attend a lunchtime session can either bring a packed lunch from home or order a hot dinner.  Our hot meals are provided by Taylor Shaw , the Sheffield School Catering Contractor.  Our menu changes daily on a four week rotation. We offer meat and vegetarian options and by arrangement can accommodate special dietary requirements where there is a clear medical need.

 

Click here to download a copy of our current menu.

 

Hot dinners are currently charged at £1.75 per meal. If your child is 3+, attends a full day  and you think you might be eligible for Free School Meals, please contact the office who can provide you with the relevant application form.  

 

If you would like your child to have a hot dinner then please complete a copy of the hot lunch request form and return it to the office.