Fees are to be paid weekly and in advance, there is no refund for child/parent absence(be this for sickness days off e.g.). All contracted hours must be paid for in full, regardless of attendance.
Half fees will still apply for annual holidays taken by the parent/carer in order to keep a place open for your child.
There is no fee to be paid when my setting is closed (for my holiday) or time off due to illness.
Higher Charges will be made for late collection of your child, these will be charged after three separate occasions of you being more than 15 minutes late to collect your child unless you have previously telephoned or arranged for late collection, in this case the normal hourly rate will be charged for additional time.
All fees are charged to the nearest half an hour, I do not charge by 15 minute slots.
If you require me to care for your child on a Bank Holiday the rate will be increased to hourly rate plus half
If your child is collected earlier than the contracted time, the full fee still applies. Late drop off does not constitute late collection.
Failure to pay on due date stated on your invoice will result in loss of services unless a special arrangement has been agreed.
Parents are required to give 4 weeks written notice if their child is to leave my setting. Full payment of fees will be due for this period.
Daily rates are competitive & will be discussed at initial visit where we can discuss your needs
Child/Parent annual holiday = Half Fee
Childminder annual holiday = No Fee
Occasional days off - Child/parent = Full Fee
Occasional days off - Childminder = No Fee
Sickness:
Child/Parent = Full Fee
Childminder = No Fee
All fees include:
Drinks, breakfast, mid morning snack, lunch and Afternoon snacks
Transfers to and from playgroup and school
Toddler groups and local excursions
Payment of fees:
Payment of fees by Cash, Childcare vouchers or Paypal on a weekly basis in advance
Deposit:
1weeks deposit is taken to reserve a place on date of signing the contract; this will be refunded at the end of the 1st month.
Are you eligible for help with the cost of childcare? You may be able to claim up to 70% of your childcare costs through tax credits ...Contact your local job centre or social security office
