Admissions & Policies

FEES

Peques Nursery Fees as of 1st April 2026

All children ages 3 months to 5 years

Full Day 8am-6pm £115

Registration fee (non-refundable) £100

Deposit (*refundable) £1000

Yoga Sessions (Included)

Minimum Attendance

Minimum three full days a week attendance.

Siblings

Siblings receive a 5% sibling discount on each account.

Extra Sessions
Extra sessions are charged at the published daily
rate.

Fees Include

  • Breakfast
  • Home Cooked Lunch & Home Cooked Pudding
  • Afternoon Snack
  • Home Cooked Supper & Home Cooked Pudding
  • Music, Arts & Craft
  • Yoga Sessions & Forest School

Parents Must Provide

  • Nappies
  • Wipes
  • Nappy cream (if required)
  • Formula milk (if required)
  • Small Sports Club (paid termly directly through their website)

Calculation of Fees

Please note that fees are calculated by multiplying the weekly sessions total by the 50 weeks that we are open then divided by 12 equal instalments and then rounded up to the pound. This means that although the nursery is closed for 2 weeks in December the standing order should be the same as every other month as this is already factored into the calculation.

 

Nursery Closure

  • Two Weeks at Christmas/New Year (not chargeable as fees calculated over 50 weeks)

The below are fully chargeable days and cannot be compensated or refunded

  • All bank holidays
  • First working day back (inset day)

Early Years Funding Policy at Peques

Peques is registered with the London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham (LBHF) to receive early education funding for eligible children from the term after they turn 9 months old until they start Reception. This government funding is provided for 38 weeks per year. However, as Peques operates for 50 weeks each year, we stretch the funding across the full year. This means the total funded hours are deducted from monthly fees and evenly spread over 12 months. Please note, we do not offer term-time only places.

 

Types of Funding Available

  1. Universal Funding (15 hours per week)
  • Available to all children from the term after their 3rd birthday.
  • Not means-tested.
  • Stretched across the year as 11.4 hours per week, or 47.5 hours per month.
  • Peques will apply on behalf of families who are not eligible for the Working Parents Funding, provided forms are returned the previous term.
  1. Working Parents Funding (30 hours per week)
  • Available to eligible working families from the term after their child turns 9 months old.
  • Means-tested and eligibility is reviewed every term.
  • Stretched as 22.8 hours per week, or 95 hours per month.
  • Parents must apply via HMRC Childcare Choices and provide their eligibility code a term in advance.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Both parents (or the sole parent in a single-parent household) must be working.
  • Each parent must earn the equivalent of at least 16 hours per week at minimum or living wage.
  • Neither parent can earn more than £100,000 per year.
  • Eligibility codes are valid for three months and must be reconfirmed regularly.

 

Funding Terms and Conditions

Headcount Day

  • Children must attend on LBHF’s official Headcount Day to qualify for funding that term.

If a Child Leaves

  • If a child leaves before Headcount Day and funding has already been applied, the full term’s fees will be payable in full.
  • If a child leaves after Headcount Day, any overpaid funding will be returned to LBHF.

How Funding is Applied

  • Funding is calculated using Peques’ standard hourly rate.
  • It is then evenly distributed over 12 months and applied as a discount on monthly invoices.
  • Government funding does not cover the cost of meals or snacks.

Monthly Invoices Will Show:

  • Funded and unfunded hours
  • Meal supplement
  • Optional extras (such as outings and extra-curricular activities)
  • Sibling discount (applied after funding)
  • Total amount payable

 

Meal Supplement and Opt-Out Option

A monthly food supplement is charged and varies depending on the child’s age band. Parents may choose to opt out, however, specific guidelines must be followed:

  • Meals brought from home must closely match the daily nursery menu (in terms of ingredients, presentation, and format).
  • Parents will be notified of any allergens present in their child’s group and must ensure home meals do not contain these allergens.
  • This approach promotes allergy safety and supports inclusion during mealtimes.

Failure to follow these requirements may result in the withdrawal of the opt-out option.

 

Additional Information

  • Monthly Fees must be paid by standing order on the 24th of each month, one full calendar month in advance (e.g. September fees due on 24th July).
  • Funding is non-transferable and cannot be moved to another setting.
  • Missed Sessions (including absences due to sickness, holidays, or bank holidays) cannot be refunded or rescheduled.
  • Meal Supplements remain payable for the full month regardless of attendance.

Please click the link to find our NEW FUNDING FEES – APRIL 26

How to Register

To begin the process, please email us to check availability. Once we have confirmed availability in writing, we will conditionally reserve the space for 24 hours. Within this timeframe, the completed registration form, the non-refundable £100 registration fee, and the £1,000 deposit must all be submitted. Availability changes daily, and the place is not secured until we have received both the completed form and the required funds within the given timeframe.

The deposit is applied per child, not per family. Once your child has attended for a minimum of four full months, the deposit will be credited to the fifth month’s invoice.

Settling In

 

At Peques, we work in close partnership with parents and carers to support each child’s transition into nursery.

Every child approaches this new experience in their own way, some settle quickly, while others take a little more time to feel fully confident. Our settling-in process is designed to help children become familiar with their new environment, build trusting relationships with their teachers, and feel secure within the daily routine.

Each child will be supported by their Key Person throughout the settling-in period to help build familiarity and a sense of security.

Children thrive when they feel safe and confident. We aim to create a calm and welcoming introduction to nursery life, providing reassurance and clear guidance throughout the process.

Parents are warmly encouraged to contact the nursery at any time during the settling-in period for updates or reassurance about their child’s progress.

 

Settling In Procedure

The settling-in structure is the same at both Peques settings and is carried out over three days. The days and stages remain the same; however, the session timings differ between Peques Fulham Broadway (PFB) and Peques Parsons Green (PPG).

 

Day One (Tuesday)

 

The parent/carer will attend the settling-in session with the child.

  • PFB: 15am to 10.15am
  • PPG: 30am to 10.30am

The parent/carer remains with the child to introduce them to the nursery environment and support familiarisation with the space, staff, and routines.

 

Day Two (Wednesday)

 

The parent/carer will attend the first part of the settling-in session with the child and will then leave the child with the teachers for the remainder of the session.

  • PFB: Parent/carer stays from 9.15am to 10.15am; child remains with teachers from 10.15am to 11.15am
  • PPG: Parent/carer stays from 9.30am to 10.30am; child remains with teachers from 10.30am to 11.30am

The parent/carer must provide a contact number and remain nearby during this session to ensure they are available should their child need them.

It is important that the parent/carer says goodbye before leaving and does not leave without informing the child. Clear and predictable departures help children build trust and confidence.

During the parent/carer’s absence, a member of staff will provide reassurance and support as needed.

Staff will observe and support each child throughout the settling-in period, ensuring they feel comfortable and confident as they become more familiar with nursery life.

 

Day Three (Thursday)

 

Provided the child is comfortable with staff and peers, they will attend without the parent/carer and will have lunch with their group.

  • PFB: 00am to 11.45am
  • PPG: 30am to 12.00pm

Where a child requires additional time to settle, arrangements may be discussed with the Nursery Manager in partnership with parents.

 

Notes

  • Settling-in sessions take place from Tuesday to Thursday regardless of the child’s usual attendance pattern.
  • We recommend that the same parent/carer attends all three settling-in sessions to provide consistency for the child. However, we understand that this is not always possible due to work or other commitments. If a different parent/carer will attend on any of the days, this must be communicated to the nursery in advance.
  • Parents/carers must sanitise their hands and wear shoe covers before entering the Nursery (Peques Parsons Green only) These will be provided on arrival.
  • When entering the Baby Room, parents/carers must check pockets for small or foreign objects that could fall out and pose a risk to children.
  • Prior to settling in, parents will be invited to register with the Famly app and must complete the ‘All About Me’ form prior to their child’s start.
  • If a child has any allergy, intolerance, or health condition, parents must discuss this with the Manager and complete a Health Care Plan prior to or during the settling-in process.

 

Policies & Procedures

To view our Policies & Procedures please click the link below:
https://peques.co.uk/policies/