Our Fees – 3 Year Olds

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Parent Fees & Funding Guide

3 Year Olds

EFFECTIVE FROM SEPTEMBER 2026

Our Fees

All year round

Daily Fee

£90

8:00am – 6:00pm

Weekly Attendance

Weekly Fee

3 Days per Week

4 Days per Week

5 Days per Week

£270

£360

£450

Daily Fee

£90

8:00am – 6:00pm

Weekly Attendance

Weekly Fee

3 Days per Week

4 Days per Week

5 Days per Week

£270

£360

£450

Daily Consumables Charge

£30

per funded day

Weekly Attendance

Meals & Snacks (£11):

Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch, tea, and healthy snacks.

Enrichment (£7):

Music, outdoor learning, PE class, arts & crafts, and special activities.

Consumables (£7):

Wipes, tissues, art supplies, and daily essentials.

Nursery Resources (£5):

Replacement of learning resources, equipment, cleaning products and other day-to-day items that support a safe and stimulating environment.

The daily consumables charge is voluntary. However, as a larger setting supporting children with allergies and dietary requirements, we are unable to accommodate or accept food or meals from home. 

What's Included

Registration Fee

£100

Non-refundable

Deposit

£500

Deducted from your first invoice

Additional Day

£90

Pre-booked >> Subject to availability

Late Collection

£20

Per 10 minutes >> Charged from the third recorded instance of lateness

Daily Consumables

£30

Voluntary charge per funded day

Understanding Government Fundin

Helping parents understand how nursery funding works

Government funding is a valuable contribution towards your child’s early education. However, it is important to understand that Government funding does not cover the full cost of delivering a nursery place.

The funding is intended to contribute towards your child’s education and learning. It does not fully cover many of the costs involved in providing a high-quality childcare environment.

Government funding supports education. We invest in everything else.

Government funding does not fully cover:

Freshly prepared meals & snacks

Qualified chefs preparing food every day

Arts & crafts and creative resources

Music sessions

PE classes

Outdoor learning

Mud kitchens and messy play experiences

Learning resources and educational equipment

Wipes, tissues and daily consumables

Cleaning products and hygiene supplies

Highly qualified practitioners caring for your child throughout the day

Small group care, nurturing relationships and emotional wellbeing

Safe, secure and stimulating environments

What makes Moonlight different?

At Moonlight Nursery & Pre-School we believe children deserve far more than the minimum requirements.

We choose to provide rich learning experiences every day, including sensory play, messy play, outdoor adventures, creative learning, music, movement, PE classes and freshly prepared nutritious meals.

Many of these experiences go beyond what Government funding contributes towards, but we believe they are essential in creating a stimulating, inspiring and memorable childhood.

Our Funding Model

As an independent private nursery, Moonlight Nursery carefully reviews its funding model to ensure it remains sustainable while continuing to provide exceptional education and care.

Our funding arrangements are designed to balance:

This enables us to continue investing in our environment. resources and staff while maintaining the high standards families expect.

Future Changes

Government funding arrangements, legislation and operational costs can change over time.

For this reason, Moonlight Nursery reserves the right to review, amend or withdraw its funding model where necessary.

This may include changes to:

Any changes will always be communicated clearly, with a minimum of four weeks’ written notice.

Our Promise to Families

Every decision we make is guided by one simple principle: To provide outstanding care and education while ensuring the long-term sustainability of Moonlight Nursery for both current and future families.

Further Information

Important Details for Families

Our aim is to ensure complete clarity around our fees, contracts and processes, so you can feel confident and informed every step of the way.

Contracts & Bookings

All bookings are subject to Moonlight Nursery & Pre School’s Terms and Conditions, which form part of your childcare contract.

By accepting a place, you agree to our current Terms and Conditions, Policies and Fee Structure.

These may be reviewed from time to time, and the latest versions are always available upon request.

Monthly Fee Calculations

Moonlight Nursery does not stretch government funding across the year. Instead, funded hours are applied in full during the 38 funded weeks.

This means:

  • During funded weeks, your invoice reflects your funded entitlement.
  • During half terms and school holidays, your registered days are charged privately.

Because of this, your monthly invoice may vary depending on:

  • the number of registered days in that month
  • whether the month includes school holidays or half term
  • the number of funded weeks within that calendar month

This ensures families receive their full government-funded entitlement each funded week rather than a reduced allocation throughout the year.

Registered Days

Monthly invoices are based on your child’s registered days, not attendance. Fees remain payable if your child is absent due to illness, holidays or any other reason.

Deposits

Deposits are deducted from your first invoice and secure your child’s place until their agreed start date.

Notice Period

We require four weeks’ written notice for:

  • reducing sessions
  • increasing sessions (subject to availability)
  • leaving the nursery

Additional Sessions

Extra sessions may be booked subject to availability and are charged at the current daily rate.Extra sessions may be booked subject to availability and are charged at the current daily rate.

Changes to Fees

Moonlight Nursery reserves the right to review and amend its fees from time to time.

Parents will always receive at least four weeks’ written notice of any fee changes.

Our Commitment

We are committed to clear communication, transparency and fairness.

If you have any questions about our fees, contracts or policies, please don’t hesitate to speak to our management team.