Nursery Fees – April 2026

Wellingtons Day Nurseries ensures childcare provision throughout the year by spreading the 38 weeks of ‘15 hours’ and ‘30 hours’ government funding per year over 51 weeks (Christmas week closure):

15 hours x 38 weeks = 570 hours per year.

Over 51 weeks = 11.17 hours per week, rounded up to 11.2 hours per week.

30 hours x 38 weeks = 1,140 hours per year.

Over 51 weeks = 22.36 hours per week, rounded up to 22.4 hours per week.

Fees Effective 1st April 2026

Where funding does not apply, the daily charge is £85 

Early Bird, from 7.45-8.00am, is available at £6.00 

** Voluntary consumable charge of £6.00 per day, which includes: Breakfast, 2 healthy snacks, nutritious lunch, light tea, nappies, wipes, cream and suncream (only applies to fully funded sessions options). If this is not paid, these will need to be provided by families. To discuss alternatives, please speak to the manager to ensure that you are in line with both internal policies and procedures and the Department of Education guidelines. 

As detailed in the Early Education and Childcare Statutory Guidance; “Government funding is not intended to cover the costs of meals, other consumables, additional hours or additional services” 

The following is included within paid bookings:​ 

 · Breakfast, snacks, lunch, tea, baby formula milk & weaning foods, and drinks 

· Nappies, wipes and creams 

· All curriculum activities, clubs and trips 

Late payment of fees and unpaid fees 

The nursery reserves the right to charge a late payment fee of £30 when the bill hasn’t been paid by the 1st of the month. 

Late collection

Parents collecting children late from the nursery will be subject to a penalty charge of £15 every 15 minutes or part thereof.