Registering places

Fees & Admissions

Simple enrolment guides, funding reviews, and our interactive nursery fee estimation calculator.

Four Simple Steps

How to Enrol Your Child

We work in partnership with parents to make the settling in process smooth, informative, and stress-free for your precious little one.

1

Book a Tour

Arrange a private site tour to meet the director and explore the classrooms.

2

Formal Request

Complete our registration paperwork to reserve a place in the desired room.

3

Settling In

Attend two settling in sessions to meet the team and develop positive relationships with the practitioners.

4

First Day!

Welcome to the Discovery family as regular weekly nursery care begins.

UK Early Years Subsidies

Help with Childcare Costs

Discovery World Day Nursery Ltd is fully registered to accept all forms of UK government childcare support. Below are the primary ways parents save:

15 Hours Free Childcare

Available for all UK 3 and 4-year-olds, and eligible 2-year-olds (15 hours per week term-time, or stretched at ~11 hours across 51 open weeks).

30 Hours Free Childcare

Available for working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds (30 hours per week term-time, or stretched at ~22 hours across 51 open weeks).

Tax-Free Childcare

For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year, or £4,000 for children with disabilities).

Parent helping her child build wood toys in the nursery
Estimate Monthly Fees

Interactive Fee Calculator

Choose your child's age group, the days they will attend, and select any eligible UK government childcare funding.

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*This is an estimate based on 52 weeks per year and billing using a monthly average formula (Weekly Fee × 52 weeks ÷ 12 months). Fees include fresh snacks, hot lunches, and baby wipes.

Essential Enrollment & Fee Policies

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Registration & Deposits

  • There is a non- refundable Registration fee payable of £75.00
  • A refundable deposit of £250 is payable to secure your child’s place. This will be deducted from the final invoice when the child leaves the nursery.
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Bookings & Payments

  • A minimum booking of 2 full days, or 3 half day sessions is required.
  • Fees are based on 52 weeks per year and paid monthly in advance.
  • Fees will be reviewed annually.
  • Late payments fees charge: £25.00
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Notice & Policies

  • Two Months written notice is required to end your contract. One month notice to reduce your days.
  • The nursery will be closed on all bank holidays (normal charges still apply) No exchanges, credits or refunds will be given for sickness or holidays.
  • If you are late after your child’s session there is a late collection fee charged at £1 per minute.
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Sibling Discount

  • 10% Sibling Discount which is applicable for as long as you have two or more children attending the nursery setting.
  • The 10% discount is applied monthly to the invoice for your older child.
Place Enquiry

Submit a Registration Enquiry

Fill out our short digital form to check place availability in your chosen room. No initial fees or obligations are required.

Parent / Guardian Info

Child Details