Our Fees

Fees

Academic Year 2025–2026

Our nursery fees are reviewed annually to ensure we can maintain the highest quality of care, resources, and learning experiences for all children.

Registration Fee: £150.00 (non-refundable) – this does not guarantee a place for a child.
Deposit: £1000.00 – to secure a place (refundable, please see Admission Policy)

A full term’s notice must be given in writing before your child leaves the nursery, otherwise a full term’s fees will be charged.

Fees per term:

• 5 mornings: £4,225 (8:00 am–1:00 pm)

• 3 mornings: £2,535 (8:00 am–1:00 pm)

• 5 full days: £6,240 (8:00 am–4:00 pm)

• Ad hoc sessions: Morning £70 | Afternoon £60

  To ensure consistent engagement in the nursery programme, the following minimum attendance requirements apply:

• Children aged two years must attend a minimum of three morning sessions per week.

• Children aged three years must attend a minimum of five morning sessions per week.

Fees with 15-Hour Funding (2 year olds)

• 5 mornings: £2,316

• 3 mornings: £626

• Full time: £4,331

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Fees with 15-Hour Funding (3 year olds)

• 5 mornings: £2,949

• Full time: £4,331

For any other sessions, please contact the office.

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Fees with 30-Hour Funding (2 year olds)

• 4 full days: £1,590
• 5 full days: £2,422

Fees with 30-Hour Funding (3 years olds9

• 4 full days: £2,855
• 5 full days: £3,687

Extra charges

Additional charges apply for uniform and extra-curricular activities. Please speak to us for details.

Lunch

Packed lunch to be brought from home. We have a strict nut-free policy.

All the children have a snack of fruit or vegetables in the morning which is provided by the parents.

Funded  15 hours childcare for 2 year olds and 3–4 year olds 

The government provides up to 30 hours per week of funded childcare for eligible children aged 2–4.
Funding Details

Government funding covers the cost of childcare provision and the delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) curriculum only.
It does not cover our full nursery fees, which include our Montessori approach, specialist educators, and a wide range of enrichment activities.

Parents are asked to make a voluntary contribution to cover consumables and additional services, such as:

• Specialist Montessori learning and resources

• Enrichment activities (sports, music, trips, etc.)

• Extras that go beyond the basic EYFS requirements

This contribution is voluntary, but parents who do not wish to pay for additional services should speak with our Office Manager.

Fully funded 15h afternoon-only places

At The Robin Montessori 15h fully funded afternoon sessions (Monday to Friday 1:00pm to 4:00pm, no additional charges) are available and subject to availability. These cover EYFS learning only and do not include extras such as sports, Montessori cycle, music, trips, or holiday clubs.

30 hours funded childcare for working parents

The Robin Montessori offers the extended 30 hours funded childcare for eligible families; however, this is subject to payment of additional fees and a minimum attendance requirement of four full days per week (8:00 am to 4:00 pm, equivalent to 32 hours).

 Eligibility

Ages 2–3

• May be eligible for 15 funded hours per week, depending on household income and other criteria.
• Parents must apply for an eligibility code and share it with the nursery.
• Current government funding rate: £10.05/hour for eligible working families.
• Apply here: Free child care for 2-year-olds → https://www.gov.uk/free-childcare-if-working/apply-for-free-childcare-if-youre-working

Ages 3–4

• All children are entitled to 15 funded hours per week, regardless of household income.
• Funding starts the term after your child’s third birthday.
• Current government funding rate: £6.72/hour.

We’ll ask you to provide proof of your child’s date of birth, such as a birth certificate or passport, and to complete the Parental Declaration Form.

From there, we take care of everything. We will claim the funding directly from the local authority on your behalf, there’s no need for you to contact them yourself.

Additional Services (Not Covered by Funding)

• Montessori learning with access to specialist educators & materials
• Enrichment activities: music, P.E., football, athletics, yoga, cookery, science, Spanish, forest school
• Daily updates via our secure parent app (observations, progress reports, photos)
• Extra childcare hours beyond funded entitlement
• School trips and outings
• Holiday clubs
• Registration fee & deposit
• Uniform (smock x2 and backpack )
• Yoga