Mad Hatter's
Nursery School
Nursery Dates, Times & Fees
Term | Start Date | End Date |
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Autumn Term | 03/09/2025 | 16/12/2025 |
Autumn Half Term | 27/10/2025 | 31/10/2025 |
Spring Term | 05/01/2026 | 27/03/2026 |
Spring Half Term | 16/02/2026 | 20/02/2026 |
Summer Term | 13/04/2026 | 17/07/2026 |
Summer Half Term | 25/05/2026 | 29/05/2026 |
Closed:
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All half term weeks
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Christmas: Wednesday 17th December to Friday 2nd January
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Easter: Monday 30th March to Friday 10th April
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May Day Bank Holiday Monday the 4th May.
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Last day of the year is Friday 17th July 2026
Opening Hours
We are open Monday to Friday during term time
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Morning Session: 9:00am - 12noon*
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Afternoon Session: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
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Full Day Session: 9:00am - 4:00pm
*We offer a morning session plus lunch time (lunch provided by you): 9:00am - 1:00pm
** We offer an early morning start: 8:30am - 9:00am by arrangement.
*** If you require longer hours or term-time provision, please see our sister nursery Greatham Village Nursery School
Fees overview
£10.00 per hour for ages 2-3 years
£9.50 per hour for ages 3-4 years*
*Rate change comes into effect the term after your child's 3rd birthday
Fees
Our fees are £10.00 per hour for children aged 2-3 years and £9.50 for children aged 3-4 years on government grant.
Invoices are issued at the beginning of each term with a pay by date. If your child is sick or you take a holiday fees must still be paid. Your invoice will be dated from and to our term dates, which run closely with the school term dates, and these are not flexible.
Extracurricular Activities
Yoga and Playball, are chargeable at £2 per session. You have the option to opt in or out of these sessions for your child. These charges are invoiced termly
Nursery Provided Snacks
Snacks are charged at 50p per session and parents have the option to opt in or opt out and provide their child with their own snacks from home. Please note that a £1 charge will be invoiced should the nursery have to provide your child with a snack on your behalf. These charges are invoiced termly
Government Grant
15 & 30 hours childcare for eligible working families
For children aged 9 months to 4 years, eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age. You will need to apply for a code, please visit beststartinlife.gov.uk. Once your application has been approved, you will get a code for your child which you will need to give to us. Please note that you will have to reconfirm your eligibility every three months.
15 hours childcare for all families in England
Your child becomes eligible for grant the term after their third birthday. This entitles your child to 15 hours of childcare for 38 weeks per academic year.
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Education & childcare for 2 year olds if you claim certain benefits
We are also able to offer funding for 2 year olds subject to eligibility. Please ask for details or visit beststartinlife.gov.uk
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Any time over and above your grant hours or early morning sessions will be charged at £10 or £9.50 (dependent on age) per hour or part thereof. This is by arrangement only.
