Nurseries are paid by the council for childcare costs but additionally to this there are many costs. 

 

We entitle these disbursements and these may be any additional costs incurred by the nursery in the provision of childcare that does not include the literal childcare staff wage to ratio and the building itself where the childcare is provided.

 

Consumables, some examples

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Personal Care Items: Amounting 10-30% of the overall disbursement cost

•  Diapers and wipes

•  Spare pants and clothes

•  Sunscreen and insect repellent

• Further supplies used for outings and walks

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Food and Snack Ingredients: Amounting 10-30% of the overall disbursement cost

• Healthy snacks (fruits, vegetables, crackers, rice cakes etc)

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Cooking Activities:

• All cooking items and cooking equipment and training for such activities

• Ingredients - Baking ingredients (flour, sugar, baking powder) for cooking activities

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Additional optional, outings and celebration activities: Amounting 10-30% of the overall disbursement cost

All costs related

• Individual trips, days outs, outings and events

• Buses, walkadiles, hand straps, coats, gloves, hats, umbrellas, taxis, petrol expenses 

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Convenience: Amounting 10-30% of the overall disbursement cost

• Parking provided, subject to availability

• CCTV access

• Extra access to key workers and feedback

 

Alternative activities will be offered where necessary