Our Terms & Conditions

Last updated: 1 January 2025

These Terms & Conditions outline the expectations, responsibilities and operational policies of Little Curiosities Nursery & Preschool (“the Nursery”, “we”, “our”, or “us”). By enrolling your child, you (“the Parent” or “Guardian”) agree to the terms outlined below.

Admissions & Registration

A completed registration form must be submitted along with a refundable registration fee of £50.
Admission is subject to availability and suitability following a nursery visit and meeting with parents/guardians.
A deposit of £50 is required to secure a place. This deposit is refundable only when the appropriate notice period is given (see Section 6).

Settling-in

We offer a flexible settling-in period tailored to your child’s needs.
No charges apply during the initial sessions of settling in.
The settling-in period is usually one AM or PM session.

Fees & Payments

Fees are charged monthly in advance and must be paid by the 1st of each month.
Payments should be made via Direct Debit, childcare vouchers or government-funded schemes.
Late payments incur a £10 fee per week overdue.
No refunds or reductions are given for sickness, holidays, or occasional absences.

Funding (Government-Funded Hours)

We offer 15- and 30-hour government-funded places for eligible children.
Funded hours are applied across our standard opening hours and may not cover the full cost of attendance.
Additional charges may apply for meals, consumables, specialist activities and extracurricular activities.

Hours of Operation

The Nursery is open Monday to Friday from 7:00 am to 6:00 pm, excluding bank holidays and planned closures (e.g. Christmas).
Children must be collected promptly. Late collection will result in a charge of £10 for every 15 minutes or part thereof.

Notice Period

One calendar month’s written notice is required to cancel your child’s place or to reduce sessions.
Failure to provide notice will result in a charge equivalent to one month’s fees.

Illness and Medical Policy

Children who are unwell (e.g., with fever, vomiting, or contagious conditions) should not attend.
Children must be symptom-free for 48 hours before returning after vomiting or diarrhoea.
We reserve the right to refuse entry to a child who appears unwell.
Medication will only be administered with written parental consent and must be prescribed.

Safeguarding & Welfare

We are fully committed to safeguarding all children in our care.
All staff are DBS-checked and trained in safeguarding and first aid.
Any concerns relating to child welfare will be handled according to our safeguarding policy and local authority procedures.
Please refer to our safeguarding policy for more information.

Clothing and Personal Items

Children should attend in comfortable, weather-appropriate clothing and bring a spare set of clothes.
All personal items must be clearly labelled.
The Nursery is not responsible for lost or damaged personal belongings.

Policies & Procedures

Full policies (e.g., behaviour, equality & inclusion, complaints, GDPR) are available on request and are reviewed regularly.
Parents are expected to familiarise themselves with these policies and adhere to them.

Changes to Terms & Conditions

We reserve the right to amend these Terms & Conditions with one month’s notice.
Any changes will be communicated in writing to parents/guardians.

If you have questions about our Terms & Conditions, please contact us:

Email: info@littlecuriosities.co.uk
Phone: 020 8051 0201
Address: Little Curiosities Nursery & Preschool, Holy Trinity Church Rooms, Church Lane, Bromley BR2 8LB