St Michael’s Nursery
Estimated Nursery Costs at a Glance
A Quick Summary for Parents — Academic Year 2026–27
Full-time (5 days/week) net cost once government funding is applied. See the full Nursery Cost Guide for a complete breakdown, or contact the Admissions Office for a figure tailored to your child’s pattern.
Annual Cost Summary
| Term Time Only | All Year Round — 15 Hrs | All Year Round — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|
| £7,402.59 per year, net of funding £216.45 per funded term-time week | £11,138.10 per year, net of funding £216.45 per funded term-time week £320.00 per holiday week (no funding) | £6,253.20 per year, net of funding £87.90 per funded term-time week £320.00 per holiday week (no funding) |
Annual net cost blends funded term-time weeks and unfunded holiday weeks together — see the two weekly rates above for each provision.
Cost Per Day — Any Number of Days
Not attending 5 days a week? These daily rates are the same whatever your child’s pattern — just multiply by the number of days they attend for a weekly figure.
| Day Type | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term-Time Day | £69.00 | £43.29 | £17.58 |
| Holiday Day | £64.00 | — | — |
Holiday Days only apply under All Year Round; funding cannot be claimed on these days, so they’re always charged at the full rate. 30 Hours funding isn’t available under Term Time Only.
The Key Facts
- The standard nursery day runs 08:30–15:30 and includes lunch (every attended day) and, on term-time days, enrichment.
- Wraparound care is available at extra cost.
- 15 Hours funding is available to all eligible 3–4 year olds and covers 09:00–12:00, Monday to Friday.
- 30 Hours funding is limited to a restricted number of places, offered only to families who meet all eligibility criteria; it covers 09:00–15:00, Monday to Friday.
- Term Time Only means attending the 34.2 term-time weeks a year, fully funded — but 30 Hours funding isn’t available under this pattern.
- All Year Round (2026–2027) means attending the Nursery for 47.4 weeks during the 2026–2027 academic year, including school holiday periods. Government funding can be claimed across 38 of those weeks, with attendance during the remaining weeks charged at the full session rate.
- Fees are VAT-exempt and can be paid using Tax-Free Childcare or childcare vouchers, which can provide up to £2,000 per child per year.
Please remember that the figures quoted above are indicative only. If you have any questions regarding your own child’s attendance pattern or individual costs, please contact the Admissions Office directly, who will be happy to assist.