Contact us

Meadows: 07765 743 321
Email: childcare@shu.ac.uk

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm

Fees and Funding

Fees, funding, and charges

Daily rates 2025/26
  • Our session times are between the hours of 9am-3.30pm, Term-time only.
  • AM Session – 9am-12pm/PM Session – 12.30pm-3.30pm - £30 per session
  • Full Day Rate - £65 per session.
Please note:
  • All sessions are subject to availability, and we may operate a waiting list for some sessions.
  • All sessions are fixed and payable whether your child attends or not.
  • You will need to provide packed lunch (if full day), nappies and wipes, a minimum of two spare outfits (three if potty training) and suitable outdoor clothing for all weathers.
  • Please note that the nursery is a nut-free environment and packed lunches must not contain nuts. Please provide a healthy packed lunch.
  • We will provide milk or water.
 
Payment

Fees will be invoiced monthly. They will be sent to your email on the last week of the month. You will then have 2 weeks to pay.

Closure days and half terms will be deducted, as will any staff training days.

We accept payment via all the main Workplace Voucher Schemes and are a registered provider for the Government Tax-free Children's Scheme.

Please refer to our terms and conditions and registration contract for full details.

Help with childcare costs

Help with the cost of childcare is available through:

  • Tax Free Childcare in the UK
  • Free childcare if you’re working in England (Funded Early Learning)

Best Start In Life provides further information on the options available.

Student Childcare Grant

Students can get 85% of childcare costs or a fixed maximum amount, whichever is less. The maximum you can receive is £193.62 per week for 1 child and up to £331.95 per week for 2 or more children. The grant does not have to be paid back and is paid in addition to your other student finance.

Contact us

Meadows: 07765 743 321
Email: childcare@shu.ac.uk

Opening times

Monday to Friday: 8am - 6pm