Please contact Michelle Nelson, Nursery Manager, for information on the very competitive fee rates here at Lilliput Nursery.
Nursery fees include:
- Quality early year’s care and education
- Freshly made, healthy meals and snacks
- Celebration of festivals throughout the year
- Regular outings in the local area including Pittencrief Park and the library
- Graduation ceremony when ready to move on to primary school
- Access to a wide ranging set of resources and equipment
Our preferred method of payment is via direct debit. Other acceptable methods are childcare vouchers, cheque or standing order. We prefer not to accept cash at all for your and our personal security, however, if this is unavoidable, we ask you hand cash in person to Michelle and ask for a receipt.
Child Care Vouchers allow you to pay nursery fees tax free from your salary. This is a salary sacrifice system of up to £55 per week per parent. The money comes directly off your salary before deductions, giving you savings on tax and National Insurance contributions.
You will then receive a voucher or e-voucher that is given to the nursery and is deducted from your bill. A number of childcare voucher providers offer this service to companies, and many now have online systems. Please ask your employer if this is a benefit they offer. We are registered with a number of voucher providers and are happy to sign with other agencies as used by your employer.
If you receive tax credits the amount you are eligible for may be affected by using childcare vouchers. You can check whether you would be better off taking childcare vouchers through this free online calculator www.hmrc.gov.uk/calcs/ccin.htm
Many families do not take advantage of the financial help that is available to them for the cost of childcare. Families on middle as well as low incomes may be entitled to financial support such as Child Tax Credit or Working Tax Credit.
This extra help – called ‘the childcare element of working tax credits’ – is available to individuals on lower incomes to help with the cost of childcare. The amount received is dependent on your circumstances and income, but could cover up to 80% of your childcare costs here at Lilliput Nursery.
To be eligible, lone parents must work 16 hours or more per week, for couples, both partners must work 16 hours or more or one partner must work 16 hours or more per week if the other is unable to work for specific reasons.
To find out more and see if you are eligible for assistance, please visit http://www.hmrc.gov.uk/taxcredits/start/who-qualifies/children/childcare-costs.htm or call the Tax Credit helpline on 0845 300 3900.
