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What are your nursery fees?
Please click on the button on our home page to request our fees, or contact us directly on 01829 751353.
What is included in the fees?
- All freshly prepared, well-balanced meals, fresh fruit and snacks
- All Pampers nappies and other changing products
- Daily teaching sessions for pre-school children by our fully qualified teacher and Early Years Professional
Do you charge for bank holidays and Christmas week?
No. We are closed for bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year, which will not be chargeable.
How does the free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds work?
The childcare grant is available for all children from the term after their third birthday and up to 15 hours per week can be claimed.
As a provider registered with Cheshire County Council and Ofsted we are eligible to claim the grant on your behalf. As parents, you will need to sign a parent declaration form stating how many sessions you are claiming. The full 15 hours entitlement must be taken over a minimum of three days per week. If your child attends 2 days per week, the maximum entitlement is 12.5 hours per week. The maximum entitlement in a single day per week is 10 hours with the minimum claim being 2.5 hours. This can be claimed over 38 weeks of the year.
Can I use Child Care Vouchers?
Yes. The cost of your childcare can be taken out of your salary before the NI and Tax contributions are calculated. This is done through your employer registering on one of the many childcare voucher schemes. You can off set up to £243 per parent per month, gaining a saving of £1100 per annum.
Your employer deducts your childcare figure from your salary and then forwards the amount for the childcare to the nominated voucher scheme. The nominated scheme will send you a paper voucher, which you pay to us with any outstanding balance. If your voucher scheme is electronically released, please check your payments are being sent.
Is it ok to book extra sessions for my child?
Yes, providing at least one week’s notice is given and there is a space available for your child.
Where can I find your terms and conditions?
Our terms and conditions will be enclosed with our brochure and fee information when it is sent to you.
Where can I find your Ofsted report?
Please click below to view our latest inspection report:
Ashton House Ofsted report
How do you monitor access to the nursery?
All parents/carers must use the keypad entry system to gain entry to the nursery. No one is allowed access to the building without being acknowledged by a member of staff.
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What do I need to bring with my child to nursery?
Water resistant and high factor suncream, sun hat, wellies, spare clothes.
How will I settle my child into nursery?
We run settling in sessions which increase in length, so that a child can gradually become accustomed to the new routine and surroundings. If a child still has problems settling in we will discuss this with their parent/carers.
Do the pre-school children go on outings?
Yes. We always require parental permission before doing so.
Can I see your policies and procedures?
A copy of all our policies and procedures is available for you to read at the nursery. A different policy is sent to all our parents each month, to keep parents up to date.
What if my child has an accident?
We have an accident policy in place and all staff are aware of the procedures to follow. A large number of staff have first aid qualifications that are specifically for pediatrics. We inform you of any accident involving your child and ask you to sign the accident book.
If my child is unwell are they allowed to attend?
We have a strict illness and infection policy with periods of exclusion for contagious infections. However, a cough and cold and regular childhood illnesses can be managed. If any medicine is to be administered, prior consent must be given.
My child has asthma. Is that a problem?
No. We are able to administer inhalers with your consent. Ideally it is worth having an extra inhaler to leave at nursery at all times.
What are your opening hours?
Our core opening hours are Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm. We offer pre-arranged early starts and late pick-ups from 7.30am to 7.00pm.
What child to staff ratios do you follow?
We follow the Ofsted requirements, which are as follows:
0 to 2 years: 1 staff: 3 children
2 to 3 years: 1 staff: 4 children
3 to 4 years: 1 staff: 8 children
Do you cater for dietary requirements?
Our chefs, Holly and Jo, are very experienced at catering for all dietary requirements. If necessary, Holly and Jo will discuss this with you in person.
My child has Additional Needs?
We operate a comprehensive SEN and Inclusion policy. Our nursery SENCO has a great deal of experience of dealing with children with additional needs. We will work collaboratively with parents and other professionals to ensure the needs of your child are met.
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