ADMISSION AND FEES
At Plaxtol Nursery school, we maintain a smaller children-to-the adult ratio compared to the official classroom ratio. This makes it possible for our staff to spend quality time with each child, learn more about the individual child and give attention to nurture each child to their full potential in a calm and homely environment.
We are registered for 30 spaces split between ages 2 to 5years. Opening time is Monday to Friday, 9.00 am to 3:00 pm daily, 38 weeks a year operating Term Time only.
Feel free to book an appointment to see the setting in action for yourself and experience our lovely, calm and yet engaging environment.
If you would like to register your child with us, please complete the registration form.
You can also download our nursery prospectus to learn more about our setting.
Our waiting list is arranged in order of enrolling but gives preference to siblings. We will also give preference to children already over the age of 3 years if places in that age group are available.
Please complete the registration form and return it via email to info@plaxtolnurseryschool.co.uk or by post to:
Plaxtol Nursery School
Memorial Hall
School Lane
Plaxtol
Sevenoaks
Kent
TN15 0QD
Thank you very much for your interest in Plaxtol Nursery School.
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Our Home visits
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Our focus is to ensure your child sees nursery as an extension of his or her home that is why we start each child's learning journey with us by visiting the little ones in their familiar home environment. This helps to build great bonding between your child and the key worker. The keyworker takes notes from parents on how best to welcome their child and get to know their likes and dislikes.
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Free settling-in sessions
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Your child will be welcome by the keyworker and parent/ guardian is welcome to stay with the child throughout the settling sessions. We are very flexible in the number of settling sessions, our main aim is to work with you to ensure a smooth start for your child and gain his or her confidence.
FEES
Our fee structure is fully inclusive of all drinks and snacks.
Fees are payable termly in advance, in accordance with the rates in force at the time. Fees are reviewed annually, in September of each year, or in the event of any changes to the Code of Practice. Any changes to current rates will be advised in writing, at least one term in advance
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Hourly Rate:
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£7.50
Full Day:
9.00am - 3.00pm
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£45
Morning Session:
9.00am - 12.30pm
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£26.25
Free Early Education
We accept Free For Two (FF2), Universal funding (15 hours free childcare) and Extended Entitlements up to 30 hours free childcare
(Entitlement to a Free early education place does not offer a guarantee of a place at any one provider or a particular pattern of delivery).
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Our FF2 and 15 hours free Early Education runs from 9am to 11:30am and from 12:30pm to 3pm (5 hours per day for 3 days a week). The lunch hour is charged at £7.50, parents have the option to pick their child/ren at 11:30 for lunch and return at 12:30am if they so wish. .
You can claim Free for 2 funding after your child turns 2. Your child can start at any time during the term subject to space available at the setting. Please check the link below to know if you are entitled.
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https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-2-year-olds
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We offer upto 30 hours free childcare is from 9am to 3pm spread over 5 days. We have limited 30 hours spaces)
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Check your eligibility @ https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
(We require National Insurance number and your extended hours code. You will need to reconfirm the code every 3months.
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Please note that our totally free childcare places are limited and subject to availability on a first come, first served basis.
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Plaxtol Nursery accept childcare vouchers and registered with the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare.
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Childcare choices - Check your eligibility
The fees from September 2023 are: