Our Fees

Snowdrop House and Primrose House

Minimum requirement two full days.

We accept 15 and 30 hours government funding for children who are eligible. Please enquire for fees.

Unlike other nurseries we only charge for 50 weeks per year not 52 weeks per year. We do not charge for one week in August and one week at Christmas when the nursery is closed.

If we close or take the decision to close due to events or circumstances beyond our control such as extreme weather conditions or exceptional events, the normal fee will continue to be payable in full. We will be under no obligation to provide alternative childcare to you.

We are unable to waive fees for absences due to holiday, sickness or in the instance of an emergency closure of the nurseries due to adverse weather or exceptional circumstances.

Early Years Funded Entitlement

With effect from 1^st April 2025.

Snowdrop House and Primrose House

Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and above will be entitled to receive 15 hours of funded childcare for working parents. Children become eligible the term after their birthday. For the EYFE these dates are 1^st September 1^st January or 1^st April.

This funded entitlement is provided at 11 hours per week, throughout the year.

This entitlement starts the term after your baby is 9 months old.

It is necessary for parents to claim this benefit direct via the HMRC more information can be found on the government website www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

As with the existing funding of children three years old and above, the EYFE provision excludes items outside of the EYFS.

Your invoice shows the attendance you have requested.  If your attendance is incorrect simply advise your nursery & a correct invoice will be issued.

If you are eligible, you must provide the information detailed below. Please make sure you reconfirm your eligibility every three months. Your code remains the same and parents will automatically be given 22 hours when eligible: –

The HMRC code 500, full name of child & date of birth, full address with postcode, full name of person who made the application, their national insurance number plus date of birth. 

Details of your 15- or 30-hour claim must be submitted BY EMAIL ONLY to accounts@snowdrophousegroup.co.uk

The details you give must match those you gave to HMRC.  Any variance will cause your claim to be rejected.

The nursery will not be responsible for any loss of FE for whatever reason.

With extended EYFE this will be spread throughout the year to a maximum of 22 hours per week.

Please note it is the parent’s responsibility to apply for the funding via the HMRC website and to reconfirm their eligibility when reminded to do so by the HMRC. Parents are responsible to make sure the nursery has all reference codes within the appropriate time scale.

Tax free childcare

You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled (up to £4,000 a year).

If you get Tax-Free Childcare, you’ll set up an online childcare account for your child. For every £8 you pay into this account, the government will pay in £2 to use to pay towards your fees.

You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 15- or 30-hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both.

Period of Notice

If you wish your child to leave the nursery you are required to give a month’s notice in writing.  Any Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE) within the current cycle (Spring/Summer/Autumn) will be withheld by the nursery as part of the notice procedure.

Children attending other settings: It is our policy that children only attend one setting as we feel this is in the best interest of the child. This provides consistent care and education for your child and reduces their risk of catching childhood illnesses. 

For more information please speak to the nursery manager. 

Payments by vouchers.

All schemes are now closed to new entrants and being phased out.

We do accept the new Tax Free Childcare payments scheme for which you can apply via the HMRC website.

If you have any questions please ring Roy 01444616022.