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Waverley Preparatory School and Day Nursery

Fees from September 2026

Waverley Nursery, Wokingham

What's Included in our Fees

Waverley Nursery operates an all inclusive package; this includes morning and afternoon snacks, a hot freshly prepared meal and pudding at lunchtime, formula milk, cows' milk, nappies, wipes and cream. 

Unfunded Children - Fees

This information is for unfunded children from Nursery 1 onwards. From September 2025, parents may also be eligible for 30 hours free funding per week due to the introduction of the Early Years Funding being rolled out by the Government for children aged 9 months +.  The fees below are therefore for families not eligible for funding. 

Funded Children - Fees

As Waverley Nursery offers a wide variety of care options, including 51 weeks and Term-Time only contracts, a selection of session drop-off and pick-up times which can be different for each day a child attends Nursery, and Government Funding, which will vary according to each individual family's circumstances, please contact us to find out more about fees via admissions@waverleyschool.co.uk.

For further information about Government Funding, Tax Free Childcare and Childcare Vouchers, please read our 'Funding Explained' guide here. 

Please note that 30 hours funding is generally not available for children attending term-time only. Please contact us if you need further information. 

Ad Hoc Session Fees and How to Book

We offer ad hoc sessions for our parents requiring additional care on an ad hoc basis. 

Ad hoc sessions are subject to availability. Please contact Mrs Helen Jenkins, our Head of Admissions via admissions@waverleyschool.co.uk and copy in our Nursery Manager, Mrs Fiona Harding via Fiona.harding@waverleyschool.co.uk should you wish to book ad hoc sessions. If you wish to cancel an ad hoc session that you have already booked, please note that we require 5 working days notice otherwise the ad hoc session fee will be due in lieu of notice.

Swapping Days / Ad Hoc Sessions

We are regrettably unable to swap days if care is needed for a one-off occasion on a different day to your child's normal attendance day. This is because we need to ensure correct staff ratios. Parents are able to book ad hoc days depending on availability. 

Notice Period at Waverley Nursery

  • Changes Prior to Starting at Nursery. Should parents wish to make any changes to their booking as indicated on their Acceptance Form before their child has physically started at Nursery, then Waverley requires 3 full calendar months’ notice. This means that should parents wish to change a booking for March, then we require notice to be given by end of November at the latest, with December, January and February being the 3 full calendar months.
  • Changes Once Started at Nursery. Once a child has started at Nursery, then we require two full calendar months’ notice of any changes. ‘Two full calendar months’ means that if parents give notice mid-September, then the two full calendar months are considered as October and November and parents are therefore liable for fees until end of November.

Holidays, Illness and Extended Absence - Fees

Fees are still due if a child is ill, goes on holiday or is away for a period of extended leave in order to guarantee the child's place when they return. If fees are not paid while away, it is regarded that a child has left the Nursery and Waverley reserves the right to offer the place to another family. 

Workplace Nursery Schemes

Waverley Nursery works with a range of Workplace Nursery Scheme providers, including Enjoy Benefits, TEDS and YellowNest, helping families access valuable savings on their nursery fees through a salary sacrifice arrangement with their employer.

Many employers now offer a Workplace Nursery Scheme as part of their employee benefits package. If your employer is one of them already, or is willing to offer the scheme, we can usually work with their chosen provider to help you access the scheme and make the most of the savings available.

What is the Workplace Nursery Scheme?

The Workplace Nursery Scheme is an employer-supported benefit that allows eligible employees to pay their nursery fees in a tax-efficient way. Depending on your individual circumstances, this could reduce the amount of Income Tax and National Insurance you pay, resulting in substantial savings on your childcare costs.

The scheme can generally be used from your child's birth until they start school, although eligibility and savings will depend on your employer's scheme and your personal circumstances.

Why should I check?

Many parents are unaware that their employer already offers this benefit or would be willing to introduce it. If your employer partners with a Workplace Nursery provider, you may be able to make considerable savings each year on your nursery fees.

In addition, Workplace Nursery Schemes often provide an employer contribution towards the nursery itself, helping us invest in resources, equipment, activities and experiences that benefit all of our children.

What should I do next?

If you're interested:

  • Speak to your HR department or employee benefits team to ask whether they offer a Workplace Nursery Scheme.
  • If they do, let them know that Waverley Nursery is happy to work with a range of Workplace Nursery providers, including Enjoy Benefits, TEDS and YellowNest.
  • If your employer doesn't currently offer a scheme, they may still be able to set one up with a provider.

We know that childcare is one of the biggest expenses for families, so we want to ensure that every parent has the opportunity to explore any financial support that may be available.


 

Not only do you take such amazing care of my son, the attitude of your team and constant detailed reviews and updates we get through Parenta is just superb. (Mrs E)