Payment Policy
Heavitree Community Pre-school aims to provide pre-school education to all levels of the community at a fair and affordable cost. Our fees are in line with the recommended cost for Early Years providers.
3rd birthday between: Eligible from:
1 January – 31 March After Easter – Summer Term
1 April – 31 August September – Autumn Term
1 September – 31 December January – Spring Term
Written information and a grant application form will be distributed to all eligible families. Fees will be charged for the sessions not covered by the EYE.
- Parents / carers will receive an invoice within the first couple of weeks of each term, informing them of the amount payable.
- Parents can make arrangements to pay fees in instalments, however any child with a balance of £250 or more outstanding at the end of the term could lose their place or have hours decreased.
- Pre-school fees can be paid, by cheque, cash, direct to the bank 44105096 524127 or child care vouchers.
- Fees are £4.05 per pre-school hour for 3 and 4 year olds. And £4.25 for 2 year olds. Concessions are available for Twins at 25% discount.
- Fees are payable in full for absence (this is for both holidays and sickness).
- For long-term illness over 2 weeks (Doctors certificate required), half-fees may be charged by arrangement with the Manager.
- Heavitree Community is part of the scheme offering funded places to 2 year olds.
- Children will be eligible for the Early Years Entitlement (EYE) from the term after their 3rd birthday.
3rd birthday between: Eligible from:
1 January – 31 March After Easter – Summer Term
1 April – 31 August September – Autumn Term
1 September – 31 December January – Spring Term
Written information and a grant application form will be distributed to all eligible families. Fees will be charged for the sessions not covered by the EYE.
- A copy of the child’s birth certificate/Passport is required in order to access the Early Years Entitlement. This will be sent to the Early Years Education Funding department with the funding application form.
- Each term parents must sign to confirm Hours of funding claimed at the pre-school. If funding is claimed at another setting this must be declared.
- Families who may find it difficult to pay their child’s fees are advised to discuss, in confidence, alternative arrangements with the Manager.
- Unpaid fees may lead to a child’s place being withdrawn and Creditors being advised.
