Penguin Childcare Orpington
Ofsted Registered Childminders
Our Fees
Our hourly rate is £6.50 per hour
Before and after school care - £25 per day
After school pick up and care - £20 per day
Bank Holidays - fees still apply (as in nurseries)
Child Holidays - fees still apply (as in nurseries)
Closure for holiday (maximum of 5 weeks per year) - no charge
Late fees - £15 per 15 minute block
Our charges include admissions to toddler or play groups and to cover the cost of the resources for our daily activities. If we are planning a large outing, for example a trip to the zoo or theatre, we will inform you of the extra charge due to admission/tickets etc. All trips will be planned at least 1 month in advance and discussed with you beforehand.
Before and after school care is charged at £25. This includes drop off and pick up, breakfast, an evening meal and care until 6pm.
After school pick ups are charged at £20. This includes in the pick up from school, an evening meal and care until 6pm
Additional
We offer a sibling discount of 20% off of the older child's fee.
Funded places - additional hours required when receiving a funded place are charged at £10.00 per hour (see admissions)
Initial payments - deposit (1 weeks fees) and first month’s fees
Your deposit is taken off your final month’s fees when your child leaves our setting. If you decide to leave us within 6 months of registering, the deposit is non-refundable.
Fees are to be paid on the 24th of every month. Your fees can be paid by direct debit, cheque or cash.
We accept childcare vouchers.
We are able to hold places for children. For places held over a month in advance a retainer fee is required. This is calculated on one month's fees and is non refundable.