Prices & Info

Please note: We reserve the right to change these prices at any time. Prices are correct at of 1st April 2025.

Minimum charge: 2 hours

Standard & Holiday Rates

These rates are for school holidays and weekends, Monday to Sunday from 6am to 6pm when siblings are being cared for at the same time.

Term Time Rates

These rates are for term time when we are caring for siblings, Monday to Friday 6am to 6pm (e.g. one at home during the day another we take to and collect from school).
Number of childrenCost Per Hour
1 child£14
2 children£15.50
3 children£16.50
4 children£18
Number of childrenCost Per Hour
1 child£14
+ 1 sibling£15
+ 2 siblings£16
+ 3 siblings£17

NB: An additional £1 per hour will be charged on Sundays and Bank Holidays

Babysitting, from 6pm to midnight = £16 per hour (per family)

Christmas & New Year Babysitting, from 6pm to midnight = £20 per hour (per family)

To help spread the cost over 12 months please ask us about our monthly Payment Plan

Holiday Charges

A daily charge of 25% will be added for every normal scheduled day your family does not require us when you are on holiday. This is a holiday charge only & will not be charged for sickness or advanced changes to rotas. Please ensure that you inform us of any holidays at least one month in advanced.

Overnights

Midnight to 6am: Flat rate of £70.

You will be charged a normal hourly rate up until midnight, and again from 6am.

Travel

Travel costs are charged to customers requiring school runs and travel to activities (including school holidays), costs include petrol, parking charges under £2 & business car insurance. Costs start at £5 per day.

Additional journeys will be charged at 45 pence per mile.

Should a staff member be unable to use public transport, due to time of childcare requirement a charge towards a Taxi will be added to your invoice. 

Meals

Will be prepared at the child’s home, for outings a packed lunch will be taken, sometimes we will require money for meals, you will be asked about this in advance.

Days Out

Parents will be notified in advance if an outing is planned and will be asked to cover the costs of the admission fee(s) for their child(ren) only.

Cancellation

Should you cancel childcare due to sickness etc. the following charges will be applied to your invoice.

NoticeCharge
Within 2 – 24 hours£30
Within 2 hours beforehalf day

Additional Costs

Invoices will be sent on or around the 20th of each month, they are required to be paid within 7 days.

Should payment be delayed you may be charged an additional £4.50 per day until the invoice has been paid.

Should full payment not be received within 14 days of invoice sent, your details will be passed onto our debt collectors.

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