Comet Nursery School & Children's Centre

Nursery Fees

Published: 20 Aug '26

Comet Nursery School & Children's Centre Nursery Fees

 Funded Places

Children eligible for funded childcare will be offered a term-time funded place from 9.00am to 3.00pm, in line with government funding entitlements.

Additional hours, holiday sessions and wraparound care can be purchased at the rates shown below.

Service

Lower Income

Rate*

Standard Rate

Breakfast Club (8–9am)

£2.50

£3.50

Early Tea Club (3–4.15pm)

£2.50

£4.00

Late Tea Club (3–5.45pm)

£5.00

£8.50

15 Hour Top-Up (<£25k household income)

£120/week

N/A

15 Hour Top-Up (£25k–£55k household income)

N/A

£135/week

15 Hour Top-Up (>£55k household income)

N/A

£150/week

Holiday / Additional Day Rate  9am - 3pm

N/A

£35/day

Holiday / Additional Day Rate 8am – 4pm

N/A

£45/day

* Lower Income Rates apply to families eligible for Free School Meals

Payment of Fees

·         We are a cashless school and do not accept cash payments.

·         Payments can be made through your MyChildAtSchool (MCAS) account, by card at the school office, or via your Tax-Free Childcare, where eligible.

·         We encourage parents/carers to use their Tax-Free Childcare account, as eligible families can receive up to £2 for every £8 paid into their account, subject to HMRC rules.

 

Absence

·         Nursery fees remain payable during periods of absence, including sickness and family holidays, to retain your child's place.

·         Charges for Breakfast Club, Early Tea Club and Late Tea Club are not applied when a child is absent.

 

Meals and Consumables

·         Meals and snacks are included at no additional cost.

·         Parents/carers provide nappies and wipes.

·         Parents/carers provide formula milk, expressed breast milk and any specialist dietary products required.

 

Uniform (Optional)

·         Sweatshirt: £7.50

·         T Shirt £5.00

·         Uniform can be purchased through the school office.