Choosing childcare

Nursery Terms and Conditions: What Parents Should Read

The parts of nursery contracts and terms that parents should check before accepting a place.

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Before accepting a place, read the nursery's terms and conditions. This is where important details about fees, notice periods, holidays and sessions are usually set out.

Check these sections

  • Fees and payment dates
  • Notice periods
  • Holiday closures
  • Absence and illness
  • Extra sessions
  • Late collection
  • Funded hours

If something is unclear, ask the setting to explain it before signing.

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