Morning, afternoon and all day sessions available
The nursery is open on weekdays from 7:30 am to 6:00 pm with the exception of English Bank Holidays and a period of closure between Christmas and New Year.
Our sessions are charged based on the age of your child as follows:
| Nursery sessions and fees for children aged 0 – 2 years: | Our daily fees are: | |
| Full Day | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm | £85.00 |
| Mornings | 7.45 am to 12.45 pm | £51.00 |
| Afternoons | 1.00 pm to 6:00 pm | £48.00 |
| Full Time | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday | £80.00 |
| Nursery sessions and fees for children aged 2 – 3 years: | Our daily fees are: | |
| Full Day | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm | £80.00 |
| Mornings | 7.45 am to 12.45 pm | £48.00 |
| Afternoons | 1.00 pm to 6:00 pm | £45.00 |
| Full Time | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday | £75.00 |
| Nursery sessions and fees for children aged 3 – 4 years: | Our daily fees are: | |
| Full Day | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm | £75.00 |
| Mornings | 7.45 am to 12.45 pm | £45.00 |
| Afternoons | 1.00 pm to 6:00 pm | £42.00 |
| Full Time | 7:45 am to 6.00 pm Monday to Friday | £70.00 |
| Consumable charges and early starts | Our charges are: | |
| Full Day | 10 hours funded | £17.50 |
| Mornings | 5 hours funded | £13.00 |
| Afternoons | 5 hours funded | £7.50 |
| Early start | 7.30 am – 7.45 am | £5.00 per day |
| Breakdown of charges: | Breakfast | £2.00 |
| Snack | £2.50 | |
| Two course lunch | £5.50 | |
| Two course tea | £4.50 | |
| Non food items: | Sun cream, sun hat, water bottle, all in one | £3.00 |
All fees are inclusive of meals and refreshments and a minimum attendance of two sessions per week is required.
Fees are reviewed regularly and prices shown are from 1st May 2025.
Fees are payable in advance and a non-refundable deposit is required at registration which is then credited to your final invoice. By signing the registration form you are agreeing to abide by the nursery’s terms and conditions.
We offer a sibling discount of 5% when combined attendance is equal to 5 full days a week or more, and an early starts contract which are both subject to terms and conditions.
Referral reward
Refer a friend or colleague to the nursery and you could receive £100 credit as a thank you. Please see our terms and conditions for full details.
Holiday Discount
The nursery offers a 50% holiday discount each year for the equivalent of two weeks calculated pro rata. Written notice of 6 weeks is required for the discount to be applied and then the relevant amount is deducted from your monthly invoice.
Please note: Once a child is in receipt of government funding or attends on a term time only contract, they are no longer eligible for the holiday discount.
Term Time
We are also able to offer term time attendance for parents. This option means there is no attendance and no fees charged for:
- 2 weeks at Easter
- Up to 6 weeks in the Summer
- 1 week at Christmas
Dates determined as per Dorset School term times and a minimum attendance of 3 full days a week or equivalent are required. Terms and conditions apply.
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- Exploring living things through art
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- Hide and seek in the orchard
Terms and conditions: VDN Standard Terms and Conditions March 2026