Fees are payable in advance by the first week of term. There is an option to pay in instalments and Childcare Vouchers (see below).
- Shernhall Pre-School fees:
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- Fee paying 2 year olds £28.50 per session.
- Additional sessions for funded 2 year olds £28.50 per session.
- Additional sessions for 3 and 4 year olds are £28.00 per session
- Full day fee paying for 2 year olds £64.00 per day
- Full day fee paying for 3 and 4 year olds £63.00 per day
- Additional hour for 30 hour working parents £9,50
- The Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE see below) provides funding for up to 15 hours a week, following the term after the child’s third birthday, with a maximum of 7 hours care per day. Eligible 2 year olds are also entitled to 15 hours free entitlement.
- We also provide 30hrs funding for 2, 3 & 4 year olds depending on eligibility.
- Lunch Club: £7.00 per day. Children bring in their own packed lunch. Can be paid using the Free Early Education Entitlement (FEEE).
Payments
- Pre-school fees must be paid monthly, snacks can be paid during term term. Parents can pay by online payment to the pre-school’s bank account, by cheque or cash. A receipt will be issued at the time for cheque and cash payments.
- We also accept payments from your Tax Free Child Care account if applicable.
Government Funding
- The Free Early Education Entitlement is payable for three year olds the term after they turn three and for eligible two year olds is the same.
- We provide Free Places for Two Year Olds. Parents can be eligible if they receive working tax credit. You can check to see if you are eligible through this website… https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/childcare or call the childcare team on 0208 496 3566
- To receive funding parents must complete a ‘Parental Declaration Form’ and provide a copy of the child’s full birth certificate.
- The registration form asks how many hours you wish to receive funding for Shernhall Pre-School. The maximum allowable is 15 / 30 hours. If your child attends an additional setting, funding can be split between the two, up to a combined total of 15 / 30 hours.
- The number of hours your child attends above the number of funded hours will be charged at the current sessional rate (see above).
Late Payment
- If you have difficulties paying the bill at anytime, please discuss with pre-school as soon as possible.
- If we do not receive payment by the specified date parents will be reminded within two weeks, they will receive a written reminder after one month and, if payment is not received the place will be reduced to funded hours.
Notice Period and Refunds
- Shernhall Pre-School requires a 2 week notice period if you no longer require the place.
- Unfortunately, refunds can not be made for absences through sickness or holidays.
Admission Policy
- Shernhall Pre-School aims to be a fully inclusive setting and aims to remove all reasonable barriers for children to attend the setting. Children will be offered a place regardless of their gender, culture, language, religion, physical or learning ability, or home location.
- Shernhall Pre-School operates a waiting list system. The main intake is September, January and April; however, children may be contacted, if places become available through the year.
- Parents are contacted in June/July to discuss places for the September start.
- We accept children from the age of two years old.
- We offer flexibility in terms of the days and sessions a child attends, subject to availability. Minimum number of sessions (a ‘session’ is 3 hours) is 3 session.