Rooms
Our rooms are large, light and airy and each one opens onto a secure outside play area where the children have space to explore and learn in the fresh air.
We have a highly qualified and established team that are passionate about helping children learn and develop. On joining your child will be assigned a key person who will work closely with them, promoting their development and acting as a point of contact for you. Children are accommodated according to their developmental stage. There are six rooms within our setting and as a guideline, the following ages broadly apply to each room:
Developers: 6 weeks – 15 months
Investigators: 15 months – 24 months
Pathfinders: 2 – 3 years
Pathfinders Priest House: 2 - 3 years
Innovators: From the term of the child’s third birthday until the year before they go to school
Pioneers: 3.5 - 4 years
Typical Day
During a typical day children spend their time in our exciting and stimulating environment including the outdoor area.
We are very lucky to be able to make use of the Loughborough Schools Foundation’s facilities, meaning that we have access to an onsite library, gym area, role play room and Forest School.
Your child’s day is planned around their individual needs, next steps and interests. At the end of each day you will receive in depth feedback about your child’s day at Nursery.
Food
All our meals are home cooked and freshly prepared by our experienced Nursery Chefs. We are a nut free Nursery and we cater for all dietary requirements. Throughout the day we offer breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and tea.
The timings for these are as follows:
Breakfast is served from 07:30 until 09:00
Morning snack: 10:00
Lunch: 11:30
Afternoon snack: 14:00
Tea: 16:00
Security
We take the security of our children and staff very seriously, access to the site is via intercom request and at the discretion of the Nursery Manager or Receptionist. All our rooms have closed circuit television, with the exception of the toilets, which is monitored by the Nursery Manager in her office.
Communications
We usually communicate with our parents by letter or email. Occasionally notices may be put up in your child’s room to inform you of parents’ evening or illness. We have an open door policy at Loughborough Nursery meaning that you can come and speak to us at any time should you wish to.
ParentZone
ParentZone is the system we use, in addition to paper based assessments, to record your child’s development. During your child’s first settling in session you will be asked to complete a consent form for ParentZone. Once we have received this you will be sent a link which will enable you to create your own password ensuring your account is secure. ParentZone can be viewed via the website or you can download the app.
How to Change your Contact Details
If your contact details change, please notify the Office as soon as possible so that we are able to speak to you quickly in the event of an emergency. Alternatively, you can update your own details via the ParentZone website or app.
Registration Fee
A registration fee of £75 is required in order to reserve a place for your child. This is refunded at the end of your child’s time at Loughborough Nursery, providing that the correct notice is given and fees are up to date.
Enrolment Process
To enrol your child please complete the online Registration Form which can be found on our website, or if you prefer you can download and complete a hard copy of the form, also found on the Join Us page of the website. Once the registration fee and form have been received and your child’s place has been confirmed, we will be in touch a few months before your child’s start date to arrange settling in sessions. These usually begin a week or so before your child is due to start and enables them to become familiar with the Loughborough Nursery environment and our team. During the first settling in session we will ask you to complete the remaining paperwork and then your child may be left with us to enjoy the session.
Fees
The Loughborough Nursery accepts childcare vouchers, government tax free childcare and FEEE funding (15/30 hours) for 2, 3 and 4 year olds.
Fees for 2023/24
Attendance Options:
42 weeks pa
Fees are invoiced over 10 months from 1 September to 1 June
42 weeks attendance includes the following holidays: 6 weeks Summer break, 2 weeks Christmas break, 2 weeks Easter break
Full day session 07:30 – 18:00 £64 per day
Includes breakfast, lunch and tea
Morning session 07:30 – 12:30 £39 per morning
Includes breakfast and lunch
Afternoon session 13:00 – 18:00 £34 per afternoon
Includes tea
(Priority will be given to full-time places)
Example invoicing for children not eligible for FEEE funding:
42 Weeks, 5 Full Days
10 monthly payments of £1,344 per month from 1 September to 30 June
51 weeks pa
Fees are invoiced over 12 months from 1 September to 1 August
Full day session 07:30 – 18:00 £64 per day
Includes breakfast, lunch and tea
Morning session 07:30 – 12:30 £39 per morning
Includes breakfast and lunch
Afternoon session 13:00 – 18:00 £34 per afternoon
Includes tea
(Priority will be given to full-time places)
Example invoicing for children not eligible for FEEE funding:
51 Weeks, 5 Full Days
12 monthly payments of £1,360 per month from 1 September to 31 August
Note: We require children to attend for a minimum of two sessions per week.
Term Dates for 42 Weeks Option
2023/24
Christmas Holidays 2023
Last day of Nursery Friday 22 December 2023
First day back at Nursery Monday 8 January 2024
Easter Break 2024
Last day of Nursery Friday 22 March 2024
First day back at Nursery Monday 8 April 2024
May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6 May 2024
Spring Bank Holiday Monday 27 May 2024
Summer Holidays 2024
Last day of Nursery Tuesday 9 July 2024
First day back at Nursery Tuesday 27 August 2024
August Bank Holiday 2023 Monday 26 August 2024
Parking
Parking is available for one hour on the streets around the Loughborough Nursery giving ample time for parents to drop off or collect their children. We always ask that parents are considerate of our neighbours when parking and avoid blocking driveway entrances.
Absences
If your child is going to have a planned absence, please inform the Office at your earliest convenience. If the absence is unplanned, such as sickness, please call Loughborough Nursery as soon as possible.
Notes for Guidance
1. The Nursery is open 07:30 to 18:00, Monday to Friday, 51 weeks, excluding Bank Holidays, Christmas Eve and the week between Christmas and New Year.
2. Fees are calculated on 51 or 42 weeks a year, dependent upon the chosen option.
3. Annual fees are spread across a 12 month period for the 51 week option, and 10 months for the 42 week option.
4. Fees include meals, snacks, nappies and baby consumables.
5. Specific off-site visits may incur additional costs.
6. Fees are paid monthly, one month in advance on the first of each calendar month. A charge of £25 will be made for late fees.
7. Invoices will be issued electronically via email on a monthly basis and are payable via direct debit or BACS transfer.
8. Fees are to be paid even for periods of absence such as illness and holidays.
9. A registration fee of £75 per child is payable to secure a place. This is non-refundable if the child does not attend. It is refundable when the child leaves Loughborough Nursery on the assumption that all the fees have been paid.
10. Four weeks’ notice in writing is required to change preferred days. The Nursery Manager will always endeavour to accommodate changes as quickly as possible but all requests are subject to the availability of places.
11. Cancellation of a Nursery place(s) is subject to a four week notice period. In the event that the full notice period is not given, fees for each place for the full notice period are to be paid and the deposit will not be refunded.
Provision of Information
The following policy information is available on our website:
Acceptable Use of Cameras and Mobile Phones
Access to Information
Administration of Medicines
Admission
Biting
Cancellation
Child Protection and Safeguarding Complaints
Early Years Foundation Stage
First Aid, Medical Arrangements and Accident Reporting
Health and Safety
Out of-School Visits
Recruitment Selection
Special Educational Needs and Disability (SEND)
Taking, Storing and Using Images of Pupils
Transgender Statement
Visitors
A full list of Loughborough Schools Foundation and Loughborough Nursery policies is available on request. The text of all policies, including those which are not published on the website, is available on request.
Contact
Please address all enquiries to the Nursery Manager, Miss Carla Brindley, on 01509 276820 or by email to nursery.enquiries@lsf.org
The Chair of the Governors, Mr Roger Harrison, may be contacted on 01509 283701 or by email to secretary.board@lsf.org or at the postal address:
3 Burton Walks, Loughborough, LE11 2DU
Legal Disclaimer
The prospectus and admissions information booklets describe the broad principles on which the Nursery is presently run. Although believed to be correct at the time of printing, the prospectus or admissions information booklets are not part of any agreement between parents and Loughborough Schools Foundation. Parents wishing to place specific reliance on matters given in the prospectus or admissions information booklets should seek written confirmation of that statement before accepting the offer of a place.
August 2023
Loughborough Nursery Garton Road
Loughborough
LE11 2DY
01509 276820
nursery.enquiries@lsf.org
www.lsf.org/nursery
@LboroNursery @LboroNursery
Loughborough Schools Foundation is a Company Limited by Guarantee, number 4038033 and is registered in England and Wales. It is also a Registered Charity, number 1081765. The Registered Office is 3 Burton Walks, Loughborough, Leicestershire LE11 2DU