Fees and charges
Fees are invoiced on a monthly basis; payment must be paid within 2 weeks of receiving the invoice via bank transfer by the last day of the month.
In the event of a late payment a 10% late payment fee will be invoiced, this is 10% of your monthly invoice.
9am-4pm Funded Hours/Working Parent Entitlement have a forest school sustainability fee of £35 per day for 2, 3, 4 year old to cover a higher than average staffing number, daily campfire cooking experiences and tool use sessions.
7.30am-5.30pm Funded Hours/Working Parent Entitlement have a forest school sustainability fee of £50 per day for 2, 3, 4 year old to cover a higher than average staffing number, daily campfire cooking experiences and tool use sessions.
1 free place per week for 2 year old children claiming certain benefits.
1 discounted place per week for 2 year olds claiming certain benefits.
Children on a full time, full day rate contract will receive 5 days a year at a 50% discount for holidays if 4 or more weeks notice is given.
For children attending through the school holidays (full time contract) or out off funded session times and dates where funded hours will not apply, will be invoiced accordingly.
£10 + day rate for each additional session you book if on a term time contract and you book additional sessions during the holidays at preschool.
£13 per hour if you need to book a few hours adhoc on a day your child does not normally attend between 9am-4pm, subject to availability
We will add a £2.50 administration charge to all invoices that are paid through tax credits, childcare vouchers and government schemes.
In the event of late collection a fee of £15 per 15 minutes will be invoiced.
In the event of none payment of fees the procedures in the fees policy will apply.
I must give 4 weeks written notice to terminate my contract or to request any amendments.
Illness and Medication
If my child becomes ill during their time at Preschool, I will be asked to collect them as soon as possible, fees will still be chargeable.
I will inform staff as soon as possible if my child will be absent for any reason.
If my child has a minor accident, they will be treated by a member of staff who is fully trained in Paediatric first aid, and I will be informed of the situation as soon as possible. In the event of a major accident the staff will make immediate contact with parents or carers and the emergency services. All details will be recorded in our accident book.
Should there be any incidents involving my child then I will be informed.
Other
If my child requires nappies, wipes, creams then it is my responsibility to provide these.
Whilst Foresteers will try to ensure the safety and security of any items belonging to my child they cannot be held responsible for anything lost or stolen. All left property will be put in the box at the front gate. It is the family's responsibility to check regularly. Any left property at the end of the half term will be given to charity.
I understand that my child needs to attend on a regular basis and be punctual.
I understand that staff: child ratios are rigorously adhered to, and therefore my child must be collected from the preschool within the allotted time or I will incur a late fee charge.
I have been given information for additional costs for initial admin charge wrap around care and sustainability fee for FEL hours and will be invoiced for these items.
I understand that Foresteers staff have a legal obligation to follow appropriate safeguarding procedures if there are any concerns about my child’s safety and well-being. Concerns will be shared with parents where it is appropriate and other agencies such as the health visiting team, Sheffield Children’s Safeguarding Partnership.
I understand that Foresteers have a duty of care for my child and will let my child’s health visitor know that they are attending the setting. I agree that information can be shared with the health visitor, speech and language and other professionals involved with my family to create an open, supportive and consistent approach surrounding my child’s holistic development.
I am required to inform Foresteers immediately of any change of contact numbers and addresses.
I understand that Foresteers will claim the funding for any days where there has been an unforeseen closure (e.g. forced to close due to unsafe weather conditions) and bank holidays.
I understand that my personal information is held securely and will be used for claiming FEL funding, Early Years Pupil Premium or Free School Meals from the Local Authority. My eligibility for funding and any change to that eligibility will be shared with my current provider and future education settings my child attends where the funding claims are still appropriate.
