Prices and places
Nursery sessions
The nursery is open weekdays 0800-1800 apart from bank holidays and Research Council privilege days. Parents and carers are requested to arrive to pick up their children by 1745 so that staff have an opportunity to discuss your child's day with you before the nursery closes.
Nursery session prices 2024
| Type of session | Regular price* | Discounted price for older siblings** |
|---|---|---|
| Half-day (am or pm) | £42 | 10% off non-funded sessions |
| All day | £63 | 10% off non-funded sessions |
Please note, fees may be subject to change according to the needs of the business and external circumstances.
*Discount applies for full day only to the oldest sibling of another child in the nursery or holiday club but excludes those already in receipt of a nursery sibling discount.
Allocating nursery places
We operate on a first come first served basis, subject to the following terms and priorities:
- the child has a sibling or siblings already in North Star Nursery
- the client is a UKRI* or Nursery employee
- intended start date of care required
- the client is an immediate family relative (parent, child or sibling) of a UKRI or Nursery employee
- quantity of sessions required (children requiring the highest number of sessions will be given priority)
- best match to available sessions following discussions with client
- date of initial enquiry
- payment of a non-refundable deposit to secure a nursery place
Please contact us to book a visit and discuss your needs. Telephone 01793 411994 or email info@northstarnursery.co.uk
Booking a Holiday Club place
Holiday Club is open from 0830-1730 during school holidays and must be booked in advance.
It is advisable to book well in advance as popular days fill up quickly. For younger primary school children, it may also be possible to provide ad-hoc childcare on teacher training days in consultation with the Nursery Manager. All bookings must be made by calling us on 01793 411994 or e-mail us at info@northstarnursery.co.uk.
Holiday Club timetable 2024-2025
| Date | UKRI bookings from | Regular bookings from |
|---|---|---|
| 28 October - 01 November 24 | 2 September 24 | 16 September 24 |
| 17 - 21 February 24 | 6 January 25 | 20 January 24 |
| 7 - 18 April 25 | 24 February 24 | 10 March 25 |
| 27 - 30 May 25 | 21 April 25 | 05 May 25 |
| 28 July - 29 August 25 | 2 June 25 | 16 June 25 |
Holiday Club prices 2024 - 2025*
| Full day | Short day** | Sibling discount*** |
|---|---|---|
| £26 | £24 | £1 |
To qualify for a space, full payment must be made within 5 working days from the date the booking is made. Invoices/receipts will be sent out at least ten working days before the club opens.
Payments should be made to North Star Nursery Ltd, childcare vouchers and bank transfers are accepted along with cash. We do operate a waiting list, so should a space be cancelled we may be able to offer it to someone else; please ask if you wish to be included on this and for what days.
Please note, fees may be subject to change according to the needs of the business and external circumstances. Any changes or cancellations will be charged in full if not received at least ten working days (two weeks) before the club opens and refunds may not be guaranteed should it not be possible to resell spaces booked.
*UKRI employees (including Research Councils, UK SBS, Innovate UK and the UK Space Agency) benefit from a discounted rate to those advertised above. Please contact the Nursery for more information.
**Flexibility must be identified when placing the booking. Please choose from:
- Holiday Club short day option 1: 8.30am - 2.30pm;
- Holiday Club short day option 2: 9am - 3pm;
- Holiday Club short day option 3: 10am-4pm.
***Discount applies for full day only to the oldest sibling of another child in the nursery or holiday club but excludes those already in receipt of a nursery sibling discount.
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