Fees and Sessions

At Smiths Children we are committed to providing high-quality early years education in a nurturing and stimulating Montessori environment. Our fees reflect the exceptional care, expertise, and resources we offer to support your child’s growth and development.

Our fees cover a comprehensive range of services to ensure the best possible experience for your child, including:

✔ Montessori Education – A carefully prepared environment that fosters independence, confidence, and a lifelong love of learning.
✔ Qualified AMI Montessori Directresses & Assistants – Experienced, highly trained professionals delivering authentic Montessori guidance and support.
✔ Montessori Materials – High-quality, hands-on learning resources designed to encourage exploration, creativity, and independent thinking.
✔ Nutritious Meals & Snacks – We provide breakfast, lunch, and tea, as well as two healthy snacks per day, catering to all dietary requirements, including allergies. Our nursery has been awarded 5 Stars in Food Hygiene consecutively since 2012.
✔ Outdoor Learning & Play – Daily access to safe and engaging outdoor environments, encouraging exploration, movement, and connection with nature.
✔ Unique Learning & Development Opportunities – Carefully planned experiences that inspire curiosity, problem-solving, and confidence in each child’s learning journey.
✔ Visits & Special Experiences – Regular outings and visits to enrich learning and provide real-world experiences.
✔ Local Community Engagement – We actively connect with our local community, offering children the chance to participate in community projects, visit local businesses, and interact with different generations to build meaningful relationships and real-world understanding.

We believe strong partnerships with parents are essential for a child’s development. 

We offer:

✔ Daily Feedback – Updates on your child’s activities, learning, and well-being.
✔ Parent Events – Opportunities to engage in your child’s learning through in-person events and workshops.
✔ Online Meetings – Virtual catch-ups to discuss progress and answer any questions.
✔ Parents' Evenings – Dedicated time to review your child’s development and next steps.

We are committed to making high-quality early years education accessible to families and accept a range of funding and payment options, including:

✔ Government-Funded Hours – We offer 15 and 30 hours of Early Years Funding for eligible children, from age 9 months to age 5, helping to reduce childcare costs.
✔ Childcare Vouchers – We accept employer-supported childcare vouchers.
✔ Tax-Free Childcare – Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare payments to make nursery fees more affordable.

✔ Funded Only Places – Limited availability. No registration fee, retainer fee. All meals and snacks included.

Please see 'Early Years Funding' for more information.

For further details concerning our fees, funding eligibility, or payment methods, please do not hesitate to contact us. Our team is happy to assist and guide you through the process.

Instructions: Childcare choices is a government website for parents to find out how and when to register for the expanded early years funding beginning April 2024. Once eligibility is confirmed you will be issued with a code that you will need to prove eligibility. 

Please provide us with your code by the deadline of 10th August 2024

Helpful Links:

Childcare support is expanding, apply for April

Help paying for 30 hours childcare

How to Apply for 30 hours childcare

How to use tax-free childcare

Enrolment 

Children 6 months to 5 years, are enrolled for a minimum of three full days each week. Additional sessions including; full days, mornings or afternoons can be arranged at any time on a permanent or ad-hoc basis, where places are available. 

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