The woodland nursery on the edge of the city
General Information
Our Fees
We are open 51 weeks of the year. Bank holidays and planned closure days are not charged. Prices are inclusive of meals, snacks and nappies. If you receive any early years funding (some 2 year olds and all 3 and 4 year olds), snacks and meals will be chargeable during these hours.
Term time only options
Attendance patterns are 5 days per week, 38 weeks per year.
Nursery Education Funding (NEF)
Children qualify for NEF funding the term after their 3rd birthday, and for some 2 year olds, the term following their 2nd birthday. This funding will be reimbursed on your invoice, for the first 15/30 hours of your booked sessions per week. This funding can be taken over 38 weeks, or in some cases stretched across 50 weeks.
There will be a consumables fee to cover snacks, seasonal activities, book bags and other materials of £20 per Term or £60 per academic year.
• Charges will be made for meals that occur during NEF hours:
£2.50 per breakfast (8am)
£3.50 per hot lunch (12noon)
£2.50 per tea (5pm)
Childcare Choices for further information on funding: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Term Time 2years Sessions (Monday to Friday) Time Session information Term Time 2years Sessions (Monday to Friday):
MorningsTime:
8.55am - 11.55amSession information:
FREE if eligible for 2 year fundingTerm Time 2years Sessions (Monday to Friday):
AfternoonsTime:
12.55pm - 3.55pmSession information:
FREE if eligible for 2 year funding
| Term Time 3-4years Sessions (Monday to Friday) | Time |
|---|---|
| Term Time 3-4years Sessions (Monday to Friday): Mornings | Time: 9.00am - 12.00noon |
| Term Time 3-4years Sessions (Monday to Friday): Afternoons | Time: 1.00pm - 4.00pm |
| Term Time 3-4years Sessions (Monday to Friday): 30 Hours (if eligible and meet the criteria) | Time: 9.00am - 3.00pm |
All year round Day Care options
Prices include all meals, snacks and nappies.
Open 51 weeks of the year – Bank holidays and planned closure days NOT charged
Children 3 months to 3 years—£6.35 per hour.
| Day Care Sessions | Time | Price per session |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Sessions: 10 hours (Full day) | Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm | Price per session: £63.50 |
| Day Care Sessions: 8 hour session (Core day) | Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm | Price per session: £50.80 |
Children over 3 years, up to 5 years—£6.00per hour.
Nursery Education Funding deducted (15 hours maximum for all children, 30 hrs maximum for eligible children)
• Nursery Education Funding (NEF) Children qualify for NEF funding the term after their 3rd birthday, and for some 2 year olds, the term following their 2nd birthday. This funding will be reimbursed on your invoice, for the first 15/30 hours of your booked sessions per week. This funding can be taken over 38 weeks, or in some cases stretched across 50 weeks.
| Day Care Sessions | Time | Price per session |
|---|---|---|
| Day Care Sessions: 10 hours (Full day) | Time: 8.00am - 6.00pm | Price per session: £60.00 |
| Day Care Sessions: 8 hour session (Core day) | Time: 8.00am - 4.00pm | Price per session: £48.00 |
Deposit: 2 weeks fees (before any applicable funding) – refundable at end of contract (provided notice criteria met).
• Minimum Daycare booking – 16 hours
• Discounts: 5% discount for children attending five full days (10 hours per day) per week.
5% discount for second child when more than one sibling is attending the Centre.
• Childcare Vouchers: Various schemes accepted.
Flexi Spaces (Subject to availability)
Breakfast Club 8am- 9am £8.50
Lunch Club 12noon – 1pm £9.50
After School Club 4pm – 6pm £14.50
Downloadable Fees Sheet: Fees from April 2022
Update – April 2022
T&C's
Terms and Conditions and Contract
Help paying for childcare
Children qualify for Early Years Funding the term after their 3rd birthday and for some 2 year olds, the term after their 2nd birthday. At Hardmoor this funding can be used for term time only childcare (38 weeks) or stretched across the full year (50 weeks). Charges are made for meals during the funded hours.
To find out more about help paying for childcare and what you can access click here
“ Both my children have attended this nursery and it is brilliant! They are excellent at seeing the child as an individual and bringing them in to their own. The staff are well trained, caring and committed. The centres facilities are superb and they are increasingly utilising these in their play. ”