

The Nursery
Opening Times and Fees
Term dates: 2025 / 2026
Autumn Term
Start of term: Monday 8th September
Close for half term: Friday 24th October
Open after half term: Monday 3rd November
Break up for Christmas: Friday 19th December
Spring Term
Start of term: Tuesday 6th January
Close for half term: Friday 13th February
Open after half term: Monday 23rd February
Break up for Easter: Friday 27th March
Summer Term
Start of term: Tuesday 14th April
Close for half term: Friday 22nd May
Open after half term: Monday 1st June
Break up for Summer: Friday 17th July
Term dates: 2026 / 2027
Autumn Term
Start of term: Monday 7th September
Close for half term: Friday 23rd October
Open after half term: Monday 2nd November
Break up for Christmas: Friday 18th December
Spring Term
Start of term: Tuesday 5th January
Close for half term: Friday 12th February
Open after half term: Monday 22nd February
Break up for Easter: Thursday 25th March
Summer Term
Start of term: Tuesday 13th April
Close for half term: Friday 28th May
Open after half term: Monday 7th June
Break up for Summer: Friday 16th July
Our nursery is open Monday to Friday during term time only:
Breakfast Club 08.00 - 09.00
Morning session 09.00 - 12.00
Lunch 12.00 - 12.45
Afternoon session 12.45 - 15.45
After-nursery club 15.45 - 18.00 (15.45 - 17.00 on Fridays)
Nursery Fees (as of September 2025):
All children, regardless of age or funding status:
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Hourly rate: £10
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Morning session (09.00-12.00): £30
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Afternoon session (12.45-15.45): £30
Funded hours:
Government funding can be used for our core hours of 09.00-15.45.
Wraparound care and meal charges:
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Early breakfast club (08.00-09.00): £11.50 (breakfast included)
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Late breakfast club (08.30-09.00): £6.00 (breakfast not served after 08.30)
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Lunch (12-12.45): £7.50 (children must bring packed lunch)
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After-school club (15.45-17.00): £13.25 (includes a snack and a drink)
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After-school club (15.45-18.00): £24.50 (includes a snack, high tea and a drink)
Other charges and notes:
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Consumables: £2.50 per session (voluntary)
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Lunches and additional sessions are charged where not covered by funding.
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Funding: if your child is eligible for 15 or 30 hours government-funded care, you will be only billed for additional services (consumables, wraparound care and non-funded hours).
Toddler Group: No charge but registration is required. Please contact the office for a registration form.
Lindfield Pre-School Nursery accepts all childcare vouchers and we are registered for early years funding.
Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to find out what government funding you are eligible for.
Attendance
Children can start from the term after they turn 2 years of age (space permitting). Your child will be offered a minimum of three sessions a week which can be increased in subsequent terms. All children receiving government funding are expected to take their full 15 hours of funded early years sessions. We encourage children to attend a mix of morning and afternoon sessions.
Session Structure
Each session is structured as follows:
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Free Activities - indoor and outdoor play with a wide range of activities to stimulate the child's interest, imagination and extend their knowledge
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Register time
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Drink and a healthy snack in small keyworker groups followed by structured age-appropriate activities
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Singing time and movement
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Story time