Nursery Fees

[h2186]

Hi all

I was wondering if anyone has a nursery that charges when the nursery is closed? We are about to send our son to nursery and they are closed three weeks of the year. We pay a flat rate per month for a two day a week place but the months where they are closed for a week they still charge the full amount. Has anyone else has any experience of this? They also say he has to be in three days rather than two when the funding comes in in April. 

I’m just wondering what other nurseries do. 

Thanks

Edited February 27, 2024 by h2186

[katebronte]

We have used 5 nurseries for our children & all of them charge during closures. They all have minimum attendance for funded places too: otherwise, as I understand it, they would make a loss on students with free hours.

Sorry - prob not the answer you were hoping for ✌🏼 

[monniemae]

This is standard: you pay for the place, whether it's a 3 day, 4 day, or whatever place; not for the days your child is actually there. Same with childminders.

[sharrison1]

Yeah mine charges when closed. Many nurseries do this as they have to pay their staff holiday pay etc. it's outrageous! but you get used to it 🙂