Fees and funding

1st August 2025 - 31st July 2026

 SessionsCommunity and University staffUniversity of Staffordshire and local college students

Full day - 8.00am to 6.00pm

Including:

  • Morning snack 10am - 10:30am
  • Lunch 12pm - 1pm
  • Light tea 3pm
 £54  £53

Half day, morning - 9.00am to 1.00pm

Including:

  • Morning snack 10am - 10:30am
  • Lunch 12pm - 1pm
 £29.50  £29

Half day, afternoon - 1.00pm to 5pm

Including:

  • Light tea 3.15pm
 £28  £27.50

Full week 

 £260  £255

Hourly

Note: full sessions will be given priority

 £9.25  £8.75

All meals are included, we do not give refunds for any absense. 

Funding

We understand that funding can feel complicated, but we’re here to make it simple for you. Our team will talk you through your options and help you work out what you’re entitled to. Alternatively, you can access guidance through the 'Best Start in Life' website or speak to one of our advisors on 01782 294981.  

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Funding for students

If you're a current student looking for help with childcare costs please visit the Student parents page.

For any further financial advice please contact the Student Hub 01782 294751, Student Fees and Bursaries 01782 294751 or the Students Union (Financial advice) 01782 294629.

If you have any queries, please contact the Nursery on 01782 294981.  

Important to know

If you choose to access funded hours only, please be aware that the government funding does not cover the cost of meals and consumables (such as snacks, craft items, and additional resources). In this case, the following charges apply:

  • £12 per full day
  • £8 per morning session
  • £6 per afternoon session
  • £2 per hour

Charges, absences and closures

Late Collection Charges

Please note any child collected late at the end of their session will be charged £25.00 per full/part 15 minutes if late collection occurs over three times then your childs place will be withdrawn.

Nappy Charges

All nappies must be supplied by parents/ guardians. We do have a small stock to use in an emergency, these will be charged at £3 per nappy no liability is held if children have an allergic reaction to the nappies supplied in an emergency.  

Nursery Absences  

All absences must be paid in full including holidays and sickness. Please inform staff of all absences prior where possible or before 10.00am on day of absence. If we have not been informed of an absence to ensure the well-being and safeguarding of you and your child, our procedures will be to contact yourself and if no contact then we would contact all emergency contacts to ensure you and the family are ok (call 01782 294981 or email nursery@staffs.ac.uk). 

Nursery Closure/University Closure

Please note the nursery could close to a maximum of five days for staff training/nursery outings etc throughout the year. A minimum of two months notice will be given. The nursery will also be closed during 24th December to 1st January and other University closure days as outlined on the academic calendar and parent’s notice boards. Closure may be required for emergency maintenance/repair work we would endeavor to give two months’ notice where possible.    

Contact us

If you’d like more information about fees, funding, or eligibility, please contact us - we'll be happy to help.

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