Fee Information
At a Glance - Parent Summary
Key information for families
Government funding supports early education but does not cover all aspects of nursery provision.
Purple Willows offers childcare across most of the year, with planned closures during Christmas and one week annually for staff training and development.
Funded hours are spread evenly across the year to support consistent weekly attendance.
Our fees are structured to provide a high-quality, inclusive nursery experience for all children.
How Funded Hours Are Delivered at Purple Willows Nuxley Village
At Purple Willows Nuxley Village, our fees reflect the quality of care, learning, and environment we provide. This includes experienced staff, nutritious meals, everyday care essentials, and a rich programme of learning and enrichment activities.
We are committed to transparency and fairness in how childcare fees and government funding are applied.
Government childcare funding is provided on a 38-week, term-time basis.
Purple Willows Nuxley Village operates for 51 weeks of the year, closing during the Christmas period and for one additional week annually to support staff training and professional development. These planned closures allow us to maintain high standards of care and continuous improvement.
To support families requiring regular childcare, funded hours are distributed evenly across our operational weeks rather than taken term-time only.
When funding is delivered in this way:
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15 funded hours equate to approximately 11.2 hours per week
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30 funded hours equate to approximately 22.3 hours per week
Session Availability
Some nursery sessions are offered on a limited-availability basis due to staffing levels, occupancy, and capacity requirements. Session availability is allocated fairly and will be confirmed at the point of registration.
This applies across all booking types. Where funded childcare is accessed, any items not covered by government funding are itemised transparently within our fee information. Families may discuss individual arrangements with the nursery team where required.
Funded Childcare Within Our Nursery Model
Government funding contributes towards the early education element of a childcare place. Certain everyday items and services that form part of the nursery day are not included within funding.
To ensure children benefit from a consistent experience, Purple Willows includes meals, care supplies, and learning resources as part of our standard nursery provision. These elements are shown transparently within fee breakdowns.
Access to funded childcare hours is available without requiring families to purchase additional services.
Additional Private Hours
Where attendance exceeds a child’s funded entitlement, additional hours or days are charged at our standard private rates.
Private fees include:
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Childcare and supervision
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Meals and refreshments
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Consumables
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Learning activities and enrichment
Funding Eligibility
If a child becomes eligible for funded childcare from 9 months of age part-way through the academic year, or turns 3 after 1 September, the funded hours allocation may vary depending on the term in which eligibility begins. As a result, monthly fees may be adjusted for that academic year. Families in these circumstances are encouraged to contact the Accounts Department for a personalised breakdown
Monthly Fees
15 Hours Funded Childcare - Monthly Fees
From the term after their child turns 9 months, eligible working parents can access 15 funded hours per week for 38 weeks a year.
At Purple Willows Nuxley Village, we are open 51 weeks a year, so we stretch the funding to provide consistency across the full year. This equates to approximately 11.2 funded hours per week on a year-round basis.
The table below sets out the monthly fees for each age group, based on the number of days of childcare attended per week.
Days Per Week | 0 - 2 Years (Total Fee) | 2 - 3 Years (Total Fee) | 2 - 3 Years (Total Fee) |
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5 Full Days | £1598.75 | £1598.75 | £1598.75 |
4 Full Days | £1207.75 | £1207.75 | £1207.75 |
3 Full Days | £816.75 | £816.75 | £816.75 |
2 Full Days | £425.75 | £425.75 | £425.75 |
Days Per Week | 0 - 2 Years (Total Fees) | 2 - 3 Years (Total Fees) | 3 - 5 Years (Total Fees) |
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5 Half Days | £800.25 | £800.25 | £800.25 |
4 Half Days | £553.75 | £553.75 | £553.75 |
3 Half Days | £307.25 | £307.25 | £307.25 |
Essentials & Extras
Where government funding is accessed, the Essentials & Extras charges relate to items not covered by funding and are offered on a voluntary basis.
The items listed below form part of the nursery’s standard daily provision and are itemised for transparency where government funding is applied. These charges relate solely to items not included within the scope of government funding and are clearly incorporated into the monthly fee calculations.
Category | Included Within the Nursery Day | Full Day Charge | Half Day Charge |
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Learning & Enrichment | Curriculum resources, outdoor learning, creative & sensory activities, themed experiences | £7.00 | £4.00 |
Care Consumables | Nappies, wipes, creams, sun protection, tissues, emergency care items | £5.00 | £2.50 |
Food & Refreshments | Breakfast, lunch, tea, snacks, drinks throughout the day, formula milk where required | £12.00 | £6.00 |
Nursery Registration
We are committed to providing exceptional care and education and look forward to welcoming new families into our community. To begin enrollment, please visit our website or contact our admissions office for further information and to submit an application. We're excited to embark on this educational journey with you and your child at Purple Willows.
