School House Nursery: Admissions
If you wish to put your child's name down for a place at School House Nursery please call in at the nursery or call Nursery Manager on 01304 615250. Your child will be put on the waiting list and you will be contacted as and when a place becomes available.
Most of our new intake starts in or around September but we do occasionally have new starters at other times in the year, space permitting. Children must be two years old or above on starting nursery but can be placed on the waiting list at any age.
More information can be found in 
Admission Policy (pdf)
Collection
If parents/carers fail to collect their child on time and all named emergency contacts are unavailable we reserve the right to contact the relevant Social Services Department for advice and assistance.
See : Uncollected Child Policy
Holidays & Closures
Closure dates are always published in advance in the parent newsletter and posted on the Nursery notice board and website.
The Nursery is open 51 weeks of the year and will only be closed on bank holidays and for approximately one week between Christmas and New Year. Payment is not required for bank holidays or over the Christmas closure dates specified by the Nursery. In addition, the Nursery will close 3 times a year so that staff are able to participate in training, development and team activities. Parents/Carers will not be charged for these closures.
The only other time the Nursery may close is due to severe weather conditions, as detailed in our severe weather conditions and similar emergencies policy.
Once a decision has been made to close the Nursery, or restrict attendance, the Nursery Manager will post a message on the Nursery Website, www.schoolhouse-nursery.org.uk and/or on local radio to say that we are closed. We will also use our text messaging service to let parents know of any decisions made regarding closure of the nursery.
Extra one off Sessions
There are sometimes extra sessions available during the week for current nursery and Before/After School Club children. To check availability and book extra one off sessions parents should contact nursery to ask when sessions are available or call the nursery before 9 am on the day the session is required.
Extra sessions booked should be paid for on the day.
During the school holidays there are often sessions available for infant school age children. Parents should contact nursery prior to the holiday to check availability and book extra sessions.
Nursery Fees and Sessions
£3.45 per hour reviewed annually. Fees are paid in advance, monthly by invoice.
The nursery is open approx. 51 weeks of the year,
- Monday to Thursday 8am - 6pm
- and Friday 8am - 4pm.
Session times
The School House Nursery sessions are 09:00 – 12:00 hrs, 12:00 – 15:00 hrs and 13:00 – 16:00 hrs.
Children who attend a morning session can extend their session to 4 hours to stay for lunch until 13:00 hrs if there are sufficient spaces. Similarly, afternoon children can start their session with lunch at 12:00 hrs. The only stipulation is that children between the age of 2 – 4 years stay for a minimum of 3 hours per day which is one session. Full time children can opt for a maximum of 8 hours per day from 08:00 – 18:00 hrs except on Friday when we close at 16:00 hrs.
Early Years Funding
The Nursery is registered for Early Years Funding. This is available for 3 and 4 year olds during the term following the child’s 3rd birthday and can be used for the first 15 hours of childcare. Full fees will apply during half terms and school holidays. Early Years funding dates are published in the Nursery newsletter and on the notice board.
4 weeks notice of leaving is required. If less notice is given, then the Nursery will charge for any lost income during the notice period.
Before and After School Day Care
£3.45 per hour - Fees are reviewed annually. Fees are paid in advance, monthly by invoice.
A limited number of Before and After School care places are available for infant school aged (up to and including year 2) children (priority is given to ex-nursery children) at the following times;
- Before school - 8 am - 9 am
- After School care Monday – Thursday 3 pm - 6 pm, After school care Friday 3pm - 4pm
We provide a drop off and collection service for those children who attend the Sandwich Infant School.
4 weeks notice of leaving is required. If less notice is given, then the Nursery will charge for any lost income during the notice period.