Fees & Funding
Fees, sessions and funding
You will pay either funded hours plus the SEND Specialist Support Fee, or private session fees. Never both.
What every child receives
- Higher staffing ratio: 1 adult to every 3 children
- SEND-trained and experienced staff
- An individualised learning plan tailored to your child’s needs
- Therapy programmes embedded into daily practice
- Regular review meetings with families and professionals
- Early Help Assessment (EHAP) opened where appropriate
- Referrals and liaison with additional professionals if needed
- Multi-agency working to ensure joined-up support
- Home support strategies: resources, visuals, social stories
- Access to our specialist environment, including the sensory room and therapeutic resources
Private sessions (non-funded places)
| Session | Time | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Full day | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £120 |
| Morning session | 9:00am – 12:00pm | £60 |
| Afternoon session | 1:00pm – 4:00pm | £60 |
All session fees are fully inclusive of our specialist SEND provision. No additional fees apply.
Funded places (15 or 30 hours): SEND Specialist Support Fee
SEND Specialist Support Fee, payable instead of session fees on funded places. 15 or 30 funded hours a week, 38 weeks a year.
| Age | 15 funded hours | 30 funded hours |
|---|---|---|
| 9 months – 2 years | £80 per week | £160 per week |
| 2-year-olds | £120 per week | £240 per week |
| 3-year-olds | £160 per week | £320 per week |
- Registration fee
- £75 (with the registration form)
- Deposit
- £150 if your start date is three or more months away, deducted from the first invoice
- Minimum booking
- Two full days or three half-day sessions a week
- Late collection
- £10 for every 10 minutes beyond the agreed time
- Invoices
- Monthly by email, paid one month in advance by standing order or bank transfer
Why our fees are structured this way
In most nurseries fees reduce as children get older because Government funding increases and Ofsted ratios allow larger groups (1:5 for under-threes and up to 1:13 for children aged three and over).
At The Nurture Nest we maintain a consistent 1:3 ratio and provide embedded therapeutic support at all ages. As Government funding decreases for older children but our level of support stays the same, the SEND Specialist Support Fee increases accordingly.
All fees and funding arrangements are discussed transparently before enrolment and you receive a clear written breakdown of costs, so there are no unexpected charges.
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Questions parents ask
Do you accept 15 and 30 funded hours?
Yes, for eligible 2, 3 and 4 year olds, 38 weeks a year. Funded hours contribute towards the place and the SEND Specialist Support Fee applies instead of session fees.
Are therapies included?
Speech and Language and Occupational Therapy principles are embedded in every child’s day at no extra cost. Specialist 1:1 therapies (Speech and Language Therapy, Sensory Integration OT, Play, Art, Music and Animal Therapy) are available at an additional cost.
Do I pay during holidays?
No fees are charged for the two-week Christmas, two-week Easter and three-week summer closures or bank holidays.
Do I need to bring lunch?
Yes, lunches are provided by parents. We are a nut- and seed-free setting. Parents also supply nappies, wipes and a water or milk bottle.
Come and see us
Free Stay & Play every Monday 10:00–11:30, or book a tour any weekday. Call or WhatsApp 07909 932193.