All inclusive fees
After many years of running our successful nurseries we know how to provide a cost effective service that will ensure you top quality, reliable childcare from dedicated professionals. Our fees are all inclusive – so no hidden surprises - and cover;
- Nappies, creams and wipes
- Lunch, tea and snacks* - all healthy and organic
- Trips and outings
- Visiting specialists in music and drama
- Our Christmas party in the local church hall
Please note that a registration fee is required to reserve your place.
*Please note that meals are not included for Grant Funded or Free Early Education places.
Benefits of using a nursery
- Government grant scheme for over 3's in Pre-School
- Cheaper than employing a nanny and no employment issues
- Our timetable is designed to support working parents
- Our fees are all inclusive – no hidden extras
- We give discounts for siblings
- Child care vouchers are accepted
Once upon a Time opening hours
The nursery's core operating hours are Monday to Friday between 8:00 and 18:00. We operate a breakfast club from 7:30 - 8:00 each morning on a reduced capacity.
We are only closed on bank holidays and between Christmas and New Year (24th December and 2nd January).
There are 2 sessions a day (morning and afternoon). We make every effort to be as flexible as possible on timings to fit in with your busy schedule, for example you can add ‘top-up’ hours if you need extra cover in addition to a standard session. We also have an open door policy which means you can drop in and visit at any time.
Carer to child ratios
We are proud of our carer to child ratios and always endeavour to keep the number of children as low as possible to ensure that each child gets the care and attention that they deserve. At a minimum we stick to a strict ratio as shown below:
| Caterpillars |
Under 1s |
1:3 |
| Butterflies |
Under 2s |
1:3 |
| Cubs |
Under 3s |
1:4 |
| Lions |
Pre-school |
1:8 |
Free entitlement for 3 and 4 year olds
All 3 to 4 year olds in England can get 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year. This is usually taken as 15 hours each week for 38 weeks of the year. For more information visit: www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs
Free entitlement for 2 year olds
Some 2 year olds in England can get free early education and childcare. For more information and to check eligibility visit: www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs
Tax credits
You could get extra tax credits to help pay for some of your childcare costs while you’re working. You can get up to £122.50 extra per week for 1 child, or £210 extra for 2 or more children - it depends on how much you earn. For information visit: www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/tax-credit
You can use the tax credits childcare calculator to work out what childcare costs you can claim www.gov.uk/childcare-costs-for-tax-credits
Childcare vouchers
Your employer may be able to help you with childcare costs using childcare vouchers or other schemes. You don’t have to pay tax and National Insurance on:
- childcare vouchers
- childcare your employer arranges with a provider (sometimes known as ‘directly contracted childcare’)
- workplace nurseries
You can get up to £55 a week from childcare vouchers, depending on how much you earn and when you joined the scheme. For information visit: www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/childcare-vouchers.