Sessions, Fees & Funding
Understanding Session Fees and Funding Options at Thorpe Nursery Preschool
Understanding Our Fees: Thorpe Nursery Pre-School
Our Fees our currently £6.30 per hour
It will not be possible to refund fees if the Nursery has to be closed due to unforeseen circumstances, such as adverse weather conditions.
Refunds cannot be given for non-attendance e.g. if a child is on holiday or unwell.
The nursery will provide each child with a morning snack of fruit, cheese and milk or water and drinks will be available all day.
Funding Options
For those children eligible for Funded Early Education funding of 15 or 30 hours a week it will be necessary to complete the Surrey County Council Free Early Education Registration Form before the first eligible term and then sign the declaration of attendance form each term.
For all 3 and 4 year old children entitled to up to 15 or 30 hours a week in the term after their 3rd birthday, for 15 hours the Nursery will supply the necessary application forms after a copy of the birth certificate has been shown to the Manager. For 30 hours you must apply one term in advance through Childcare Choices you will also need to reconfirm your details with them every 3 months to continue to receive the funding The nursery will require you to sign each term confirming the number of hours your child is attending the nursery each week. Without this form we will not receive the funding and the full amount will become chargeable to you. Any changes to the number of hours to be claimed will need a subsequent amendment form.
Families who are eligible for Funded Early Education for Two Year Olds (FEET) funding should make the Nursery aware of this when submitting a Registration Form or as soon after this as possible, once eligibility is confirmed. It is necessary to make an application to Surrey County Council directly and once a confirmation letter has been obtained the nursery manager will be pleased to discuss the hours required.
Thorpe Nursery Preschool offers Funded Early Education and FEET funded hours any time between 9am and 3pm each day. The day can start at 9.00am and afternoons at 12 noon. Sessions finish at 12pm, 1pm, 3pm.or 3.30pm.
The funded hours can be taken over any 3 days or more during the week subject to availability with a mix of full days, mornings or afternoons.
This entitlement may also be shared with another setting.
Any extra hours over and above the 15/30 hours will be chargeable at the current rate of £6.30 an hour. This includes 8.30am starts and 3.30pm finish.
Thorpe Nursery Preschool offers Funded Early Education and FEET funded hours between 9am and 3pm each day
Funded Early Years Education for 2-year-olds (FEET)
From April 2024, eligible parents of 2-year-olds can access 15 hours funded early education and childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child's 2nd birthday.
Please click here for further information
Funded Entitlement for 2-year-olds working parents
From April 2024, eligible working parents of 2-year-olds can access 15 hours funded early education and childcare (over 38 weeks a year) from the term after their child's 2nd birthday.
Please click here for further information
Funded Early Years Education 15 hours per week for 3 & 4-year-olds
Available for all children from the beginning of the 1st term after their 3rd birthday (term time only)
Please click here for further information
Funded Early Years Education 30 hours per week for 3 & 4-year-olds
Available for eligible children from the beginning of the 1st term after their 3rd birthday (term time only)
Please click here for eligibility criteria and details of how to apply
Funded children are subject to a £3 a morning or £5 a full day charge to cover consumables. FEET funded children are exempt from the consumables charge. The Nursery may charge for other activities. Such activities may include library book bags and the Christmas parties. These activities are optional, and parents/carers will be informed of the activity and associated charges in advance.
Thorpe Nursery Preschool is a “not for profit” charity and all income is used for the benefit of the children in the nursery. We aim to offer a community focused setting with as much flexibility as possible and are always open to suggestions for improvement.
Awards and Accreditations
Thorpe Nursery Pre-School
WHERE TO FIND US
Thorpe Nursery Pre-School
Manor Farm House
Coldharbour Lane
Thorpe
Surrey
TW20 8TE
OPENING TIMES
Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 3:30 pm
Term Time Only
Flexible Session Times Available