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Stephen Perse Cambridge Nursery, Kindergarten and Reception Fees 2024




We provide daycare from 07.30 to 18.00, Monday to Friday. We are open all year round, except on the following dates when the nursery closes:

  • Christmas closure 2024/25: 23 December 2024 to 1 January 2025 – inclusive of these dates
  • Summer closure 2025: Week beginning Monday 4 August 2025


  • Cambridge- Salisbury Villas and Madingley buildingsFees (£)
    Nursery full day, year round (age 1-2)£99 per day
    Nursery full day, year round (age 2-3)£96 per day
    Kindergarten full day, year round (age 3-4)£87 per day
    Kindergarten full day, term time only (age 3-4)£87 per day



    Cambridge - Shaftesbury buildingFees (£)
    Nursery full day, year round (age 2-3)£96 per day
    Kindergarten full day, year round (age 3-4)£87 per day
    Kindergarten full day, term time only (age 3-4)£87 per day
    Reception (age 4-5)£5,150 per term
    Reception late stay£16 per day

    Please note:

    All fees/charges listed are exclusive of all applicable taxes, including VAT.

    Full day fees are worked out per day and apply all year round. Fees include full time day care from 07.30 to 18.00 as well as meals, milk, nappies and cream (as appropriate).

    Kindergarten children are required to have a minimum of 3 sessions in a week. Each session is equivalent to one day. Term time only attendance is available for 3 – 4 year olds (further information on request from the admissions office). Children who attend Kindergarten classes are expected to be in attendance for the full core teaching hours of 08:30 -3:15.

    Reception fees are for the school day, term time only and include lunch. This can be supplemented with wraparound care and holiday provision. Term time wrap around care is available for Reception children from 15.15-18.00 and is charged at £16 per day.

    The Nursery and Early Years setting closes at 18.00; any charges that need to be made after this time will be charged at £10 per 10 minutes or part thereof.

    Registration fees

    The registration fee required at the time of submitting an application reflects the costs incurred by the Foundation in administering the admissions process before the offer of a place is made. This fee is non-refundable.

    • Nursery and Kindergarten: £100
    • Reception: £200

    Acceptance fee

    The acceptance fee is payable when an offer of a place is accepted by the parents and reflects the administrative costs incurred by the Foundation in preparing for new pupils to join the Foundation, including induction arrangements. This fee is non-refundable.

    • Nursery and Kindergarten: £100
    • Reception: £300

    Refundable deposit

    The deposit is payable when an offer of a place is accepted by the parents and is held as security by the Foundation. The deposit is refunded when the pupil leaves the Foundation, or in the event that the pupil fails to meet the entry requirements to join the Foundation, in accordance with the Foundation’s Parent Contract.

    • Reception £500 refundable deposit

    Please Note: All fees/charges listed are exclusive of all applicable taxes, including VAT.



    Reception – school holiday provision

    School holiday provision is available for children at Stephen Perse Reception.

    07.30 – 18.00   £76 per day

    No hidden fees

    We know how hectic life as a parent can be, so we’ve saved you the trouble of remembering the little things. We provide nappies, wipes and cream, as well as meals and milk throughout the day. Our healthy eating menus include vegetarian options and are developed with the specific needs of toddlers and young children in mind.

    Tax-free childcare

    We accept tax-free childcare credits.