FEE AND PAYMENT POLICY
Please take the time to make yourself aware of the fee payment procedure for Nelmes Pre-School.
• To reserve a school place for a future date a deposit of £25 should be paid.
• Sessions fees for all children attending are £21.00 (School year 2023 – 2024).
• Please note that government funding does not fully cover the cost of the session and the difference will be charged. This voluntary cost is approximately £5.00 per session and will be charged to a maximum of 5 sessions. This cost will allow us to continue providing a sustainable and enriching environment for the children and covers the cost of food supplied, resources for themed learning experiences, replacement of damaged or broken resources, parties and entertainers, cost of events, book bags, nappies and hygiene consumables, and more. (This list is not exhaustive).
• Please be aware that you are paying for your child’s place at Nelmes Pre-School. Therefore, all non-attendance including sickness days must be paid for.
• School fees should be paid within one week of the start of term and by the date indicated on your invoice
• School fees can be divided into two payments. These are payable at the start of the term by the dates indicated on your first invoice and immediately after half term break by the date indicated on your second invoice.
• If you do not pay school fees by the required deadline you will incur a weekly £20.00 late payment fee.
• Extra session fees should be paid at the beginning of the session on the day your child is attending. Unless fees are paid your child will not be accepted into setting.
• Any reduction in sessions after the term begins will include the setting’s four week notice period.
• Should you wish to remove your child from the setting four week’s notice should be given in writing. The notice period will begin the day after receipt of your notice letter. Notice applies to both fee paying and government funded children. Should you be entitled a part refund please be aware that any voucher payments will be returned to the voucher provider.
• All children should be collected from school at the designated end of session time. Failure to collect your child from school on time will result in a late fee of £1.00 per minute after the first five minutes have passed.
