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Registration:
There is no charge for expressing an Interest in Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5’s.
There is no charge for registering a child at Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5’s.
Invoicing
You will be issued with an invoice at the beginning of each month to be paid by the end of the month. Please pay by bank transfer, details can be found at the bottom of your invoice.
In line with statutory guidance, we will provide all families with an itemised invoice that clearly separates:
Funded Hours: The total number of free hours your child has accessed, with no associated charge.
Additional Hours: Any private (non-funded) hours, alongside the applicable hourly rate.
Optional Extras: Voluntary charges for meals, snacks, and any other additional services, each listed separately with individual costs.
By clearly breaking down each cost component, parents can see exactly how their child’s free entitlement is being applied and how any additional charges have been calculated.
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Please click here to read more details on our Fees and Charging policy.
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"My daughter is always so happy when I collect her from your sessions at Nacton & Bucklesham Under 5's. She loves to tell us about all the wonderful activities she has done - from learning how vegetables grow, to playing in the home corner with her friends. Your team of staff are so talented in bringing the best out of the children - thank you to you all for your amazing hard work!"
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Fee structure effective April 2025
Early Drop Off:
Monday to Friday, 8:45am - 9:15am (0.5 hours)
£4.00 (not eligible for government funding)
Session fees:
Morning Sessions, Monday to Friday, 9:15am - 12:15pm (3 hours):
£24.00 per session (eligible for government funding)
Afternoon Sessions, Monday to Thursday, 12:15pm - 3:15 pm (3 hours):
£24.00 per session (Eligible for government funding)
The session rate is £8 per hour. Please note that government funding can be applied to morning and afternoon sessions.
Snack per Session (AM/PM):
£1.00 per session (morning and afternoon sessions only)
The snack fee is optional and that parents may supply their own snack at no cost instead of paying the fee.
Funding Entitlements:
We provide fully funded places (15 or 30 hours per week) for all eligible 2-, 3-, and 4-year-olds, with no registration fees, top-up fees, or other mandatory charges. Our core funded hours operate during term time (38 weeks), and we currently offer up to 29.5 funded hours each week. Any remaining hours may be used at another setting if you qualify for the full 30-hour entitlement. For more information about funding options, please visit the Childcare Choices website.
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