Hours and Fees
Duchess Nursery is open from 7.30am to 6.00pm Monday to Friday for 51 weeks of the year.
We have a minimum session requirement of 2 days and cannot guarantee that space will be available should you wish to increase sessions although we will do our best to oblige!
Other Fees
Non-refundable Registration fee £75 and a Refundable Deposit fee £300 (returned in full upon receipt of final invoice payment) or the first term if only funded hours used. Please speak to the manager about availability of fully funded spaces.
We offer funded childcare for eligible families across all age groups, including the Working Parent Entitlement for children aged 9 months, 2 years, and 3 years (up to 30 hours per week), as well as Universal Funding for 3-year-olds (15 hours per week).
Funding will be applied from the term after your child becomes eligible. Parents must provide a valid funding code, which will be applied to your child’s sessions. Once confirmed, the funded hours will be deducted from your invoice.
We claim funding over 38 weeks of the year. However, we also offer a stretched funding option, allowing families to spread their funded hours across 50 weeks.
If you have any questions or would like to discuss your options, please speak to the Nursery Manager.
Fees are charged monthly and reviewed annually. Below is the fee structure from 2025.
Fees are payable throughout the year including bank holidays and Inset days.
| FEES | PER DAY |
|---|---|
| Babies | £96.00 |
| Toddlers | £86.00 |
| Preschool | £80.00 |
Early Education Government Funding
We offer 30-hour funded childcare for eligible 9-month-olds and 2-year-olds, as well as 15-hour and 30-hour funding for children aged 3–5 years, subject to eligibility criteria set by the government.
The 3–5-year-old funding is intended to provide 15 or 30 hours per week of high-quality, flexible childcare. This funding does not cover the cost of meals, consumables, additional hours, or extra activities. External clubs are also excluded and are charged at an additional rate, as these are included within our standard fees and are optional.