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NURSERY & KINDERGARTEN
A Monkton Early Years education provides the very best opportunities for children as they benefit from all that is on offer at the Prep School. Set in a purpose built, calm environment, with specialist teaching provision and access to the expansive and beautiful school grounds, children actively participate in a range of activities and celebrations as our Early Years provision is integral to Prep School life. This means children are fully prepared for their transition to Reception year after time in our Nursery and Kindergarten classes.
Choosing a Monkton education allows children to form bonds of friendship in their youngest years that will continue throughout the Prep School, and enables parents to be part of a supportive and kind-hearted community as children journey through the school. Our Enhanced Provision is detailed below.
Priority sessions in Nursery and Kindergarten are offered to those indicating a long term commitment to the School and those with siblings in Reception and above already at Monkton.
From September 2026 children who have turned 3+ years old must attend for a minimum of 3 days per week (the term after they turn 3).
Daily fees for non EYE funded hours
| 2026-27 | Nursery | Kindergarten | Late collection fee |
|---|---|---|---|
| Day Fee (0800 - 1530) | £85 | £85 | - |
| Extended day fee (0800 - 1730) | £98 | £98 | - |
| After 17:30 | - | - | £15 |
EYE funded hours - including additional charges for Enhanced Provision
| 2026-27 | Nursery | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Provision | Enhanced provision (0800 - 1530) | Enhanced provision extended day (0800 - 1730) | |
| Lunch & Snacks | Parent/carer to provide | £12 | £15 |
| Consumables | Parent/carer to provide | £4.85 | £4.85 |
| Activities | NA | £8 | £8 |
| Additional hours (per day) | NA | NA | £20 (2 hours per day) |
| Late collection fee | NA | NA | £15 |
| 2026-27 | Kindergarten | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Basic Provision | Day fee (0800 - 1530) | Extended day fee (0800 - 1730) | |
| Lunch & Snacks | Parent/carer to provide | £12 | £15 |
| Consumables | Parent/carer to provide | £4.85 | £4.85 |
| Activities | NA | £8 | £8 |
| Additional hours (per day) | NA | £32 (2.5 hours per day) | £42 (4.5 hours per day) |
| Late collection fee | NA | NA | £15 |
Early Years Entitlement (EYE) funding is a government scheme that provides funded childcare for eligible children from 2-4 years old. Monkton is registered for EYE funding through Bath and North East Somerset Council. Please see here for more details: BANES basic provision rate
Our registration allows us to offer our parents the following:
- Eligible working parents of children aged 2 are entitled to 15 hours per week
- Once a child has turned 3 they are eligible for 15 hours of universal funding per week
| 2026-27 | EYE Funded Hours | Timing |
|---|---|---|
| Nursery 2+ year olds | 15 hours split over any two days (7.5 hours per day) | 08:00-15:30 |
| Kindergarten 3+ year olds | 15 hours split over any three days (5 hours per day) | 08:00-13:30 |
Enhanced Provision includes the following:
- Variety of morning and afternoon snacks in addition to fruit and milk
- Two course hot lunch cooked onsite
- Specialist activities (e.g. Fairytale Fun, French (KG), Gym, Music)
- Resources for additional craft & cooking activities
- Access to online personal assessment journal for your child
- Parent consultations and written reports
Basic Provision -
- Drop off and pick up within designated hours (as detailed above)
- Parents/carers need to provide
- snacks and lunch according to School policy
- consumable resources for craft/cooking etc.
- nappies and wipes as required with bag for soiled items
- bedding for sleeping as required (returned home for washing) - During specialist subject sessions arrangements will be made for your child to be cared for separately
- Any hours beyond the basic provision allocation will be charged at the rates detailed above
- Include 2 year progress check and statutory reporting
Any hours beyond the basic provision allocation will be charged the rates detailed below
Includes 2 year progress check and statutory reporting
Information is also available from Childcare Choices website: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
The EYE is paid for hours attended only - funded hours are only claimable for actual attendance.
