Stepping Stones Nursery at Shrewsbury High School
- Stepping Stones Nursery will be located at Shrewsbury High School, 32 Town Walls, Shrewsbury, Shropshire, SY1 1TN.
- Our nursery is scheduled to open in Autumn 2026 – please register your details to be kept updated with all the latest developments.
- Our nursery will be open 51 weeks a year from 8am to 6pm.
- We will be accepting children from 3 months to 5 years in our Baby Room, Toddler Room and Pre-School classes.
Our Fees
The following one-off fees are applicable when first joining the nursery:
Registration Fee – Payable on registration and non-refundable – £50
Nursery Acceptance Deposit – Payable upon acceptance of a place – £200
See below a table of monthly fees from autumn 2026.
| Age Group / Funding | Full Year (5 Days) | Full Year (4 Days) | Full Year (3 Days) | Full Year (2 Days) | 5 Days (AM/PM) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0-2 Years - Standard | £1,487.50 | £1,190 | £892.50 | £638.40 | £798 |
| 0-2 Years - 30 Hours Funding | £882.04 | £563.04 | £244.04 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 2-3 Years - Standard | £1,487.50 | £1,190 | £892.50 | £638.40 | £798 |
| 2-3 Years - 30 Hours Funding | £924.54 | £597.04 | £269.54 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
| 3-5 Years - Standard | £1,338.75 | £1,071 | £803.25 | £589.05 | £736.05 |
| 3-5 Years - 15 Hours Funding | £1,228.74 | £917.14 | £605.54 | £293.94 | Not Applicable |
| 3-5 Years - 30 Hours Funding | £899.48 | £587.88 | £276.28 | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
Please note the following:
- All fees and charges listed above are inclusive of all applicable taxes.
- Full-time, all-year-round fees are charged monthly and are payable on the 1st of each month.
- Early Years Funding and Important Information: We offer funded places in line with government schemes for eligible families, including:
- 15 hours free childcare for all 3- & 4-year-olds
- 30 hours free childcare for eligible working families
- Funded places for eligible 2-year-olds
- Government funding covers early education and childcare hours only. These funded hours are provided at no cost, and no additional charges are applied to the funded childcare hours themselves.
- Additional charges may apply for meals, extracurricular items or activities (such as nappies and wipes), and any additional sessions or extended hours taken outside of the funded entitlement.
- If you are eligible for funded hours, please ensure you provide your eligibility code and complete all required documentation in good time, so that funding can be applied correctly to your invoice.
- Government funding is typically delivered over 38 weeks per year (term time).
If you choose to access childcare on a stretched (all year round) basis, funded hours are spread across 51 weeks as follows:
- 30 hours funding is equivalent to 22.35 hours per week
- 15 hours funding is equivalent to 11.18 hours per week
- Funded hours will be applied in line with your agreed attendance pattern and local authority guidance.
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