Terms and conditions 2010 - 31st March 2011

Within the terms and conditions ‘the Nursery’ is Independent Place Nursery 26-27 Independent Place, Shacklewell Lane, London E8 2HE. We reserve the right to change hours, fees or terms and conditions without notice, to facilitate the safe and effective running of the Nursery.

Attendance

The Nursery is open from 8.00 am to 6.00 p.m. Monday to Friday excluding Bank Holidays and our Christmas and New Year Break, varying from year to year.

Parents should notify the Nursery by 10.00 a.m. if their child is unable to attend. An increase in sessions may be available on request. Casual attendance for extra sessions is sometimes available.

Part time attendance must include a Monday of Friday. In order to assist your child settling into the Nursery we may advise flexible attendance during the first week.

Minimum attendance is usually two days. Children are not able to change days on a casual basis.

Parking

There are visitor’s parking spaces for parents to use.

Changes

Parents/Guardians are required to inform the Nursery immediately if any of the information, including mobile phone numbers, given on the enrolment form changes.

Collection

Children will not be allowed to leave the Nursery premises alone. The person collecting the child must be known to the Nursery staff. Late collection charge evening is £10 per quarter hour or part thereof. This covers the cost of keeping two members of staff on duty. If you are late it is essential that you contact the Nursery.

Promotion

Attendees and their parents/carers consent to their being photographed and the subsequent use of such images in promotional material such as monthly Newsletters to parents, local publications and our web site.

Loss or Damage and Injury

Children need to wear clothes which are practical, easy to wash and allow freedom to play and work comfortably. Parents are required to keep a supply of spare clothes in their child’s tray. All children’s property and clothing must be named.

The Nursery has no liability whatsoever for damage breakage or loss howsoever caused . A form to order name tapes is available from the office. Children are not allowed to wear jewellery at Nursery as it poses a health and safety risk.

Admissions

Admissions are accepted on receipt of a completed enrolment form and fee of £50.00. The fee covers administration and is non returnable. Places must be accepted within fourteen days in writing and by payment of the required deposit, otherwise the offer will lapse. Early registration on our waiting list is advised to ensure that your preferred days are available.

Notice Of Leaving

One full month’s written notice is required of reduction in sessions and of leaving. Fees are payable even if your child does not attend Nursery during this period. In the event of fees payable to the Nursery being in arrears, we reserve the right to reduce sessions or exclude a child. When a child is excluded one months fees are payable in lieu of notice.

Prospectus Terms And Conditions

The Prospectus terms and conditions shall not be construed as containing any misrepresentations under The Misrepresentation Act 1967. All statements in the prospectus are intended to be statements of opinion made in good faith and believed to be true, but must not be regarded as representations on the basis of which children are entered for the Nursery.