Pricing List

A non-refundable holding fee of £50 is paid in advance. In addition a deposit (1 weeks fee – this is at the nurseries normal childcare price) is then required to secure your Childs place with us. Payment is requested ASAP to secure your child’s space. The deposit will be held on account by Children 1st and 50% of the deposit is refunded after the child has left.

A minimum of 4 weeks written notice is required to terminate the contract. If 4 weeks written notice is not given prior to your child leaving then the deposit will NOT be refunded.

We accept Student Finance, Work Place Vouchers, Emergency Back Up Care, Universal Credit + More. See below for more.

We accept the following:

Student Finance

If you are studying at College/University, speak to the finance department to know what you are eligible for. Children 1st Day Nursery is registered with Student finance nationwide. You will need to submit our Ofsted Registration Certificate, name and address of the nursery. Student finance will pay 85% towards childcare fees and parents will pay the remaining 15%.

Work Place Vouchers

Children 1st Day Nursery is registered with many Work Place Voucher Schemes. This is where your work place will pay for childcare on your behalf via a Work Place Voucher Scheme. Please ask your management for the schemes that we are registered with. We are happy to sign up to a New Work Place Voucher Scheme if necessary.

Universal Credit

Eligible working parents can claim up to 85% back of their childcare costs from the Government. Eligible parents can also access Universal Credit for upfront cost. Visit www.enfield .gov.uk/if for more information.

Tax Free Childcare Choices

Eligible working parents can access help via childcare choices.  This is where working parents can receive 20% of the childcare cost from the Government. Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for more information.

Emergency Back Up Care

Children 1st is registered with Bright Horizons and My Family Care.  This is where your work place will pay for childcare on your behalf.  Please check with your work place how many days you are entitled to per year. Children 1st can sign up to any other work place emergency care schemes.