Please feel free to contact us and have a chat to Nicki or Katie in the school office with any enquiries on 01425 653063 or email us via office@alderholt.dorset.sch.uk. Our headteacher would love to show you round the nursery and discuss the best provision for your child.

Opening hours Term Time Only:

Monday - Thursday           Friday

7.45am - 5.00pm                                  7.45am-3.00pm

 7.45am - 5.00pm (Monday-Thursday)    

 7.45am - 3.00pm (Friday)

Early Breakfast Session

7.45am-9.00am (including breakfast @£1)

Early Drop off Session (Available from September)

8.30am-9.00am

Morning Session

9.00 - 12.00pm

Afternoon Session

12.00 - 3.00pm (Lunch required)

Late Tea Session

3.00pm - 5.00pm (Monday - Thursday) (including light tea @£1)

Hourly rates from September 2023

2 year olds - £7.25 an hour

3-4 year olds - £6.50 an hour

We accept universal funding.

Food costs

Breakfast £1.00, variety of options available

High tea £1.00, variety of options available 

Cost of healthy fruit based snacks and milk is included in the fees.

Help with Fees and Funding

St. James' CE First School and Nursery also accepts employers pay scheme childcare vouchers. The following government website has information about tax free childcare, vouchers and funding that maybe suitable for your family; https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Tax Free Childcare from HMRC provides 20% towards fee costs.

The government provides FREE 15 hours of Nursery Funding for all 3 and 4 year olds and 2 year olds who meet certain criteria.

St. James' offers FREE 30 hours funding to eligible children which can be used to fund nursery sessions, please contact Marie for full details. We always aim to be as flexible as possible and work with you to tailor sessions around you and your child's needs. Further terms and conditions are available from the school office.