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Important Information
Welcome to our parents’ page. Whilst our nursery is full of fun, play and learning, we also need to give you some important information so this parents’ area is designed to tell you everything you need to know.
Our aim is to provide a friendly and efficient nursery for parents and carers who wish to seek a stimulating atmosphere and safe, caring environment for their children. We hope that the following “Notes for Guidance” are of assistance to you in understanding the way our nursery operates, and would appreciate your co-operation, whenever possible, to the requests made.
Age of Admittance
- The Wendy House caters for children from birth to 5 years. In cases where a child is not toilet trained, disposable nappies and wet wipes will need to be provided by you for use during your child’s nursery hours, but please do not worry should you forget these or run out, as an emergency supply is kept at The Wendy House. Toilet training will be undertaken as part of our daily routine.
Hours of Opening - We are open Monday to Friday, from 8.00 a.m. to 6.00 p.m., with full day care available within these hours. The morning session runs from 8.00 a.m. to 12.45 p.m. and the afternoon session is 1.15 p.m. to 6.00 p.m. The nursery is open all year except for approximately one week at Christmas (dependent upon which day Christmas Day falls).
Funded Hours - We are able to claim the free funded hours (15-30) under the LEA Funding Scheme on behalf of eligible children attending the nursery. The LEA funded hours will apply to your child’s fees the term after they reach 9 months of age.
Payment of Fees
- Fees are payable monthly in advance. The nursery is closed for Bank Holidays and approx.1 week at Christmas. Bank Holidays are charged for in full for both full and part-time children.
Absences & Sickness
- We need to be notified as soon as possible if your child is unable to attend the nursery for whatever reason.
A child should not attend the nursery if suffering from any of the following:- a doubtful rash; sore throat and/or discharge from the eyes or nose; diarrhoea and/or sickness. There is a 48 hour exclusion period. In order to facilitate the best of care for the children in our nursery, it is of the UTMOST IMPORTANCE to advise us of any allergy or medical condition upon registration of your child.
Holidays
- It would be much appreciated if you could advise the nursery as soon as possible of any dates your child will be absent from the nursery due to holidays. A holiday form is available for completion.
Registration, Settling In Fee & Cancellations
- A settling in fee of £60.00 is payable upon reservation of a place at the nursery for your child, and is non refundable.
One calendar month’s notice is required for any reduction to the days or sessions that your child attends or for cancellation of your child’s place.
Policies & Procedures - We have a number of policies and procedures in place on the notice board in the Entrance Hall which contain much useful information. If you would like a copy of any of our policies/procedures, please ask.
Safeguarding Children - For safety reasons, children will not be released to any person other than a known parent/carer, unless we have been advised otherwise beforehand and the relevant safeguarding procedures have been followed:
General:-
A two course lunch will be provided for full-time and full-day children, cooked on the nursery premises. Healthy snacks are provided mid morning and mid afternoon.
Parking spaces are available on the nursery car park. We would kindly ask that you do not park on the driveway, nor leave prams and buggies on the driveway, as it must be kept clear at all times.
Parents are requested to ensure that items of value are not brought to the nursery by children as we cannot accept responsibility for any loss or damage to such items.
Suitable outdoor clothing should be provided.
We are in partnership with local Playgroups and Dringhouses Primary School which is located 50 yards from the nursery premises.
Fees:-
Irrelevant of the age of your child, our non-funded fees are the same for children aged 0-5, and are as follows:-
Full Day = £74.00
Morning or Afternoon = £47.00
Additional Hours = £8.40
Calendar Monthly Fees for children claiming 30 funded hours:-
2 Full Days - £113.50
3 Full Days - £418.25
4 Full Days - £791.75
5 Full Days - £1,098.00 (Includes a discount of 5%)
Sessional fees available on request.
The Wendy House Children's Day Nursery also has meeting and greeting
every day at drop off and pick up so you can ask us any questions you have about your child or nursery life.
