St Michael’s Nursery
Nursery Cost Guide
Academic Year 2026–27
This guide helps parents estimate the cost of nursery places for their children, based on attendance pattern, funding entitlement, and whether the place is Term Time Only or All Year Round. Final invoices are always confirmed by the Admissions or Finance Office.
Flexible, Transparent and Built Around Families
We offer a range of session options designed to suit different family needs, and our 49-week provision means you’re covered across most of the year. Below you’ll find an overview of our sessions — and if you’d like to talk through what works best for you, we’re always happy to help.
At a Glance — Annual Net Cost (Full-Time, 5 Days/Week)
See Steps 1–6 below for how each figure is built up.
| Provision | Weeks Attended / Year | Annual Gross | Annual Net Cost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term Time Only | 34.2 | £11,799.00 | £7,402.59 |
| All Year Round — 15 Hrs Funding | 47.4 | £16,023.00 | £11,138.10 |
| All Year Round — 30 Hrs Funding | 47.4 | £16,023.00 | £6,253.20 |
30 Hours funding isn’t offered under Term Time Only.
Step 1 — The Standard Nursery Day
Our nursery day is made up of the sessions below. The standard day used for costing runs from 08:30 to 15:30 (Morning Session + Afternoon Session); Extended Morning and Extended Afternoon Care can be added separately on request.
| Session | Time | Cost per Day |
|---|---|---|
| Extended Morning Care | 07:30 – 08:30 | £8.00 |
| Morning Session | 08:30 – 13:00 | £38.57 |
| Afternoon Session | 13:00 – 15:30 | £21.43 |
| Extended Afternoon Care | 15:30 – 18:00 | £20.00 |
| Lunch (every attended day) | — | £4.00 |
| Enrichment (term-time days only) | — | £5.00 |
Standard Day (08:30–15:30)
| Day Type | Cost per Day |
|---|---|
| Term-Time Day (incl. Lunch & Enrichment) | £69.00 |
| Holiday Day (incl. Lunch; no Enrichment) | £64.00 |
Step 2 — Apply Funding, See Daily & Weekly Cost
Government-funded hours are deducted from the standard day at £8.57 per hour, applied Monday to Friday within term time and any funded weeks.
15 Hours funding is available to all eligible 3–4 year olds. 30 Hours funding is limited to a restricted number of places, offered only to families who meet all eligibility criteria.
| Entitlement | Hours Covered | Daily Deduction |
|---|---|---|
| 15 Hours | 09:00 – 12:00 | −£25.71 |
| 30 Hours | 09:00 – 15:00 | −£51.42 |
Net daily cost once funding is applied
| Day Type | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term-Time Day | £69.00 | £43.29 | £17.58 |
| Holiday Day | £64.00 | — | — |
Funding cannot be claimed during holiday weeks, so Holiday Day cost is always charged at the full rate.
Weekly cost, full-time (5 days per week)
| Week Type | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Term-Time Week | £345.00 | £216.45 | £87.90 |
| Holiday Week | £320.00 | — | — |
Step 3 — Choose Your Attendance Pattern
- Term Time Only — 34.2 weeks per year across the three terms, all term-time weeks and fully funded.
- All Year Round — 47.4 weeks per year (the same 34.2 term-time weeks plus holiday days). Funding can only be claimed across 38 of these weeks; the remainder are charged at the full session rate.
Step 4 — Termly Costs
Michaelmas Term
- 7 Sept – 18 Dec (13 term-time weeks); half term 19–30 Oct (2 weeks).
- Term Time Only families don’t attend half term.
- All Year Round families attend half term at the Holiday Day rate (Lunch only), funded for 1 of the 2 weeks.
| Provision | Weeks Attended | Weeks Funded | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Time Only | 13 | 13 | £4,485.00 | £2,813.85 | — |
| All Year Round | 15 | 14 | £5,125.00 | £3,325.30 | £1,525.60 |
30 Hours funding isn’t offered under Term Time Only.
Lent Term
- 6 Jan – 24 Mar (10.2 term-time weeks); half term 15–19 Feb.
- Nursery also opens 4–5 Jan and 25 Mar outside term (2 extra days), then closes completely 26 Mar – 2 Apr.
- Term Time Only families attend only the 10.2 term-time weeks, fully funded (15 Hours only).
- All Year Round families also attend the half term and extra days (11.6 weeks total); funding covers 11 of those weeks.
| Provision | Weeks Attended | Weeks Funded | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Time Only | 10.2 | 10.2 | £3,519.00 | £2,207.79 | — |
| All Year Round | 11.6 | 11 | £3,967.00 | £2,552.95 | £1,138.90 |
30 Hours funding isn’t offered under Term Time Only.
Trinity Term
- School term 14 Apr – 7 Jul (11 term-time weeks); half term 31 May – 4 June.
- All Year Round provision runs the full Trinity period, 5 Apr – 31 Aug (20.8 weeks), covering half term and the extended summer through to the end of August.
- The school is also closed on bank holidays (3 May, 31 May, 30 Aug).
- Term Time Only families attend only the 11 term-time weeks, fully funded (15 Hours only).
- All Year Round families attend the full 20.8 weeks; funding covers 13 of those weeks.
| Provision | Weeks Attended | Weeks Funded | Gross | Net — 15 Hrs | Net — 30 Hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Time Only | 11 | 11 | £3,795.00 | £2,380.95 | — |
| All Year Round | 20.8 | 13 | £6,931.00 | £5,259.85 | £3,588.70 |
30 Hours funding isn’t offered under Term Time Only.
Step 5 — Estimate Annual Cost
Full-year totals across Michaelmas, Lent and Trinity terms.
| Provision | Weeks Attended | Weeks Funded | Annual Gross | Annual Net |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Term Time Only | 34.2 | 34.2 | £11,799.00 | £7,402.59 |
| All Year Round — 15 Hrs | 47.4 | 38 | £16,023.00 | £11,138.10 |
| All Year Round — 30 Hrs | 47.4 | 38 | £16,023.00 | £6,253.20 |
30 Hours funding isn’t offered under Term Time Only.
Government Childcare Support
Families may also be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, which can provide up to £2,000 per child per year towards childcare costs. Further details: www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare
Important Information
- The standard costed day is 08:30–15:30 (Morning Session + Afternoon Session); Extended Morning/Afternoon Care are additional.
- Lunch is charged on every attended day, term-time or holiday.
- Enrichment is charged on term-time days only and does not apply during holiday weeks under the All Year Round provision.
- 15 Hours funding covers 09:00–12:00; 30 Hours funding covers 09:00–15:00, Monday to Friday.
- 15 Hours funding is available to all eligible 3–4 year olds; 30 Hours funding is limited to a restricted number of places, offered only to families who meet all eligibility criteria.
- Under the All Year Round provision, funding can only be claimed across 38 of the 47.4 weeks attended per year; the remainder is charged at the full session rate.
- Fees are VAT-exempt and may be paid using Tax-Free Childcare or childcare vouchers.
If you would like to discuss nursery places, please contact:
admissions@stmichaelsschool.co.uk