Statement of Fees & Funding
Our fees are laid out below and are payable termly:
1 session £350 – (as an add on)
2 sessions £700 – (minimum sessions per week)
3 sessions £1050
4 sessions £1400
5 sessions £1750
6 sessions £2100
7 sessions £2450
8 sessions £2800
9 sessions £3150
10 sessions £3500
We do accept childcare vouchers and payments via the tax free childcare scheme.
Please note that fees are non-refundable and in the event of closure due to unforeseen circumstances we are unable to refund or replace lost sessions. Please see our emergency closure policy and safeguarding policy for further clarification.
We charge a £2 per morning session consumables charge, which will be payable before the start of each term unless you are in receipt of RAS or EYPP funding.
Terms and Conditions of Enrolling your child in Whytebeams.
Once you have completed the Enrolment Form please return it to us. You will receive an email confirmation once your form is received.
We charge a £2 per morning session consumables charge which will be payable before the start of each term. Bank details will be provided for a transfer. Afternoons can only be attended if the morning session is already booked.
A term’s notice, in writing, is essential if you no longer require a place or if changing the days originally booked. If less than a term’s notice is given, we reserve the right to charge fees in lieu. If your child is funded and they move to another setting, Whytebeams will claim 4 weeks funding from the notice date given, then further fees may be due if you have failed to give us a months’ notice in the first instance.
SETTLING IN POLICY.
It can be a daunting time leaving your child for the first time and we fully understand the trust you place in us as a provider. It is important to us that parents and children feel comfortable and secure WHYTEBEAMS NURSERY at Whytebeams and our experienced and caring team are at hand to talk through any concerns and offer support. Our tried and tested settling in systems support a strong transition into nursery.
Settling Process
We always encourage a nursery visit before enrolment so your child can experience the environment and you can assess if it is right for you and your child. Once enrolled, parents and children are invited to settling in sessions to spend time with us in the term before starting. This provides an opportunity for you and your child to spend time in the nursery during a normal session, getting to know the nursery and meet the staff. At the start of the term in September we have different settling sessions for our returning and new children to allow each group to settle in appropriately. A key worker is allocated to each child and their family to assist them in the settling in period and parents. Key workers are responsible for their children’s progress, development and records; however, all staff care for children collectively as part of our holistic approach. Each child and parent are different and we tailor our support for each family accordingly.
In our experience, we find children settle more effectively if parents make the drop off quick and simple, saying goodbye and assuring their child they will soon be back. We find that if some parents stay, other children can become upset if their Mummy or Daddy isn’t there. Staff are on hand to assist and support separation and provide children with comfort, distraction, and reassurance. If children are upset staff are always on hand to provide appropriate physical comfort, such as a hug if needed. Some children prefer to be left alone and, in this instance, staff will always remain close by.
Once the day begins children get easily distracted in all the fun activities on offer, however we would always call you if we felt your child was overly upset. If this persists and we feel your child wellbeing is at risk, we can graduate the time they stay from an hour to an hour and a half and so on. There is time each morning where parents can speak with staff face to face parents are always welcome to call the nursery on 020 8660 1641 or 07591 232264 to see how their child is at any time.
If your child had a nanny or childminder, we ask that you introduce them to us, before or on your child’s first day, and that they have the password for collecting your child. We need to be informed in advance if anyone different is collecting your child who we haven’t met. You must provide their full name, relationship to the child and they must have the password which they will be asked upon collection. We may ask parents for the password in the first few weeks as we get to know everyone so, please ensure you know this and have it ready.
We are happy for children to bring ‘comfort’ toys or items into nursery until they feel settled. However, we cannot take responsibility for any lost or damaged items from home.
Meetings
Welcome meetings take place with your child’s keyworker within 2-3 weeks of your child starting so we can discuss their settling and early progress. It is also an opportunity to get to know each other better and so we can learn important knowledge about children. Depending on your child’s age we will invite parents for one or two further meetings once their child has settled.
Please feel free to speak to the manager at any time regarding any concerns they may have regarding settling in their child into nursery.