The Federation of Darlington Nursery Schools

 

Admission Arrangements and Prices

To apply for a place on our waiting list complete the form here or alternatively call the School Office on 01325 380 785

The nursery school is open 50 weeks of the year. For more information on our 'holiday club' please click here

Check you are eligible for free childcare if you are working

You may be able to get free childcare for your child aged 9 months to 4 years old if you live in England.

The amount of free childcare you can get depends on:

  • your child’s age and circumstances
  • whether you’re working (employed, self-employed, or a director)
  • your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
  • your immigration status

If you’ve already registered, you can sign in to your childcare account.

Check you are eligible for free childcare if you claim certain benefits

If you claim certain benefits, you may be eligible for free education and childcare for 2-year-olds under a separate scheme.

Your 2-year-old can get free childcare if you live in England and get any of the following benefits:

  • Income Support
  • income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
  • income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
  • Universal Credit, and your household income is £15,400 a year or less after tax, not including benefit payments
  • the guaranteed element of Pension Credit
  • Child Tax Credit, Working Tax Credit (or both), and your household income is £16,190 a year or less before tax
  • the Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)

2-year-olds can also get free childcare if they:

  • are looked after by a local authority
  • have an education, health and care (EHC) plan
  • get Disability Living Allowance
  • have left care under an adoption order, special guardianship order or a child arrangements order

Seedlings Room - 2 Year Old Provision

We offer free child care as well as paid options. For eligibility please see the details above. 

This can be taken up as one of the following options:

Option 1  -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)
5 morning sessions (8.30 am - 11.30 am)
Option 2  -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)
5 afternoon sessions (12.30 pm - 15.30 pm)
Option 3  -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)
2 days (8.30 am-4.00 pm full days)

Paid for 2 year old places:

We recommend that paying 2 year old children attend nursery for at least 2 sessions a week, as we find this helps them to settle more easily. Prices and times for sessions are as follows:

Before School: 1/2 hour £4  1 hour £8
Morning:    9.00 am - 12.00 noon £22
Lunchtime: 12.00 noon - 13.00 pm £8 (parents to provide a packed lunch)
Afternoon: 13.00 pm - 16.00 pm £22
Day Session 8.00 am - 16.30 pm (8.5 hours) £60
After School: 1/2 hour £4 
Hourly Rate: £8 per hour

Saplings Room - 3/4 Year Old Provision

15 hours entitlement:

All children are entitled to start 15 hours a week, 38 weeks a year, the term after their 3rd birthday.
Option 1 -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)
5 morning sessions (8.30 am - 11.30 am)
Option 2  -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)
5 afternoon sessions (12.30 pm - 15.30 pm)
Option 3  -  15 hours term time only (38 weeks)

2 days (8.30 am - 16.00 pm)

30 hours entitlement:

You can usually get 30 hours free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) meet the criteria below. At Borough Road Nursery School we offer a number of options for those entitled to 30 hours:

Eligibility for 30 hours:

* In work - or getting parental leave, sick leave or annual leave

* Each earning at least the National Minimum Wage or Living Wage for 16 hours a week - this is £125.28 if you're over 25
* This earnings limit does not apply if you're self-employed and started your business less than 12 months ago.

You're not eligible if:

* Your child does not usually live with you
* Either you or your partner has a taxable income over £100,000
* You are from outside the EEA and your UK residence card says you cannot access public funds
* If you foster your child, you cannot apply online for 30 hours free childcare. Speak to your social worker and your local authority if you want to apply.

You can get 30 hours free childcare at the same time as claiming Universal Credit, tax credits, childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare.

If you cannot work you may still be eligible if your partner is working, and you get Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disablement Allowance, Carer's Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance.
Option 1 - 30 hours term time only (38 weeks)

5 days (9.00 am-15.00 pm) 

Note: Children will require a packed lunch

3½ days (3 full days 8.00 am-16.30 pm and either ½ day 8.00 am-12.30 pm or 12.00 pm - 16.30 pm)  

Note: half days include lunch - children will require a packed lunch. 
Option 2 – 30 hours stretch (50 weeks)

3 days (8.00 am - 16.00 pm/8.30 am - 16.30 pm)

Note: Children will require a packed lunch

 Paid sessions: 

Parents can also add to their child's funded sessions, by paying for extra hours. We accept cash, cheques, bank transfer, childcare vouchers, Tax Free Childcare and Childcare Grants for parents in Full Time Higher Education. Prices for additional sessions are as follows:

Before School: 1/2 hour £4  1 hour £8
Morning:    8.30 am - 11.30 am £22
Lunch time: 11.30 am-12.30 pm £8 (parents to provide a packed lunch)
Afternoon: 12.30 pm - 15.30 pm £22
Day Session 8.00 am-16.30 pm (8.5 hours) £60
After School: 1/2 hour £4  1 hour £8
Hourly Rate: £8 per hour