Fees & Funding
Sessions
We can offer a minimum of three half day sessions or two full day sessions.
NHS and emergency personnel get 5% and there is also a 5% discount for full time places.
Pricing Plans
Thank you for your interest in Dockside Day Nursery and Pre-School. Dockside Day Nursery provides high quality childcare and education with experienced, qualified staff in a fantastic environment with a unique rooftop garden. We have five rooms – Babies, Toddlers, Nursery 1, Nursery 2, Pre-School and Rising Fives. All meals are freshly cooked on the premises and are included in the price (see attached menus)
Pricing plans and times are as follows:
7.00am – 7.00pm = £87.00
8.00am – 6.00pm = £80.00
8.00am – 5.00pm = £72.00
8.00am - 1.00pm = £52.00
1.00pm – 6.00pm =£52.00
Fees will include all meals, drinks and snacks prepared on site by our Nursery Chef
15 hour funding spaces are available for 9 months old plus from September and two year old funding available now, three and four year old 15 hours and 30 hours funding available now, all with a meals and materials charge. Terms and Conditions apply
Sibling Discounts also available (Terms & Conditions apply)
Additional Information:
- In order to secure your place, a deposit of the first months fees, plus a non-refundable £50.00 registration fee is required. If you decide not to join the nursery, the fees are not refundable as the place would have been held.
- Fees are based on 52 weeks per year, paid monthly in advance or if you are eligible for the funding, this will be generated on actual sessions monthly.
- A minimum booking of two full days or 3 half days per week is required
- Fees to be paid monthly by direct debit
- No refunds will be given for sickness or holidays.
- Fees are subject to review in accordance with the Terms and Conditions
- The nursery will be closed on all Bank Holidays (normal charges still apply)
We do not have any funded only spaces. NHS workers and Emergency Services get 5% off and there is also a 10% discount for full-time places. We have very limited space in the nursery, so it is advisable to look around and make your choice straight away. Our pre-school room has no available spaces until September 2025.
We have a Dockside Day Nursery Facebook page, pictures and reviews on the www.daynurseries.co.uk website. Please contact us if you would like to book a tour of the nursery.
What is Funded Childcare?
You can get:
- 15 hours of funding to all children commencing the term after their 3rd birthday and to some 2-year-old children who meet certain eligibility criteria.
- 30 hours of funding is provided to children whose parents are both working over 16hrs per week (with an upper individual upper earnings limit), or just one parent in single-parent families.
To apply you’ll need to set up a childcare account.
If you pay for childcare and want to use Tax-Free Childcare to get help with costs, you can also apply using this service.
If you’re applying for free childcare and someone else already claims Tax-Free Childcare for that child, your application will be unsuccessful.
Changes to funding
Childcare support is increasing for working parents who will soon be able to claim 30 hours of funding for 38 weeks of the year from when their child is 9 months old to when they start school. This is being rolled out in phases:
- From April 2024, all working parents of 2-year-olds can access 15 hours per week. The term after their second birthday
- From September 2024, all working parents of children aged 9 months up to 3 years old can access 15 hours per week.
- From September 2025 all working parents of children aged 9 months up to 3 years old can access 30 hours per week.
FUNDING IS NOT FREE AT THE POINT OF DELIVERY
Extra charges apply for these reasons, and we ask that parents acknowledge that there is a widely publicised shortfall in government funding and that parents contribute and help cover the cost of this shortfall. We refer to it as our ‘Consumables Charge’. What isn’t covered by the funding – our lovely home-cooked meals, drinks & snacks. Toiletries, activities and craft materials, staff training and development and first aid over and above the minimum legal requirements. Staffing levels and qualifications over and above minimum requirements, and a dedicated and qualified Early Years Teacher on site. Please remember to give us a month’s notice if you wish to change your child’s sessions.
HAVE QUESTIONS? Please do not hesitate to speak to Sharon or Hayleigh
Apply for a code
It usually takes 20 minutes to apply. You may find out if you’re eligible straight away, but it can take up to 7 days.
Once your application has been approved, you’ll get a code for free childcare to give to your childcare provider.
Please follow the link for more information and to apply:
Apply for free childcare if you're working - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Consumables Charge
For each day of funding used (we can claim up to 10 funded hours a day).
Our Consumables charge for a day is £18.00 and half a day £9.00.
Our Consumables charge for under two years old a day is £16.00 and half a day £8.00
Every family’s different, so whatever your childcare needs, come and talk to us . We’ll help you understand how the scheme works and put together a package that makes life easier, and more affordable.
Like to find out more? If you’re already at Dockside Day Nursery speak to the Nursery Manager. And if you’re thinking of joining us, it’s easy to book a visit .
