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Developed with you in mind, and with access to all of the latest information about all of our nurseries, we invite you to explore the member area.
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- Our terms and conditions
- Various forms
- Updates
- Policies
- Detailed information about each nursery
- Special offers
- Vouchers to download and give to your friends
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Parents' info

Our Team

Little Shipmates has over 20 staff members experienced in account management, maintenance as well as childcare. All of our team are always on hand to assist you or your child with anything you may need. Developing a relationship with the parents as well as the children is an area that all nursery staff should focus on.
We believe that it’s not just about having the necessary qualifications. A nursery staff member also needs to possess important qualities such as being sensitive and understanding. All of our team takes a pragmatic approach to helping children thrive and develop before they make their journey to school.

Food & Nutrition

Food and nutrition is extremely important for young people and we take the children’s nutrition very seriously. At Little Shipmates we have our own on-site cooks who provide meals for all the children, from babies to 4 year olds. These menus are balanced and varied, providing children with all their daily nutritional requirements.
We ensure to work with parents to ensure the child’s individual needs and special diets are being met.
You can download a copy of a sample menu below. Please be reminded that these menus are subject to change as we alter our menus throughout the year.

Sessions & Times

At Little Shipmates, we split our sessions into two so that your child can attend for a morning, afternoon or full day.
We are open Monday-Friday every week, excluding the days between Christmas and New Year, as well as bank holidays.
We ensure that our opening hours accommodate your needs and requirements and you can book in advance to give you peace of mind!
- Full day: 07:30 to 18:00
- Morning session: 07:30 to 13:00
- Afternoon session: 13:00 to 18:00
- Pre-school morning session: Please call to arrange
- Pre-school afternoon session: Please call to arrange

Fees

Our customers tell us one the biggest challenges for new parents is the financial adjustments they have to make, whether it’s the additional expense or budgeting for the reduced income.
That’s why we don’t load our fees for the youngest children. As you may be aware, the staff to child ratio ranges from 1 adult to every 3 children for under 2 year olds, to 1 to 8 for the over 3 year olds. This is why most nursery fees start high and then reduce as the child gets older.
This seems very unfair to us, and puts strain on families when they have enough to deal with and should be enjoying their new family.
We fix our fees at the same rate across all ages. When the 3 year old government funding starts, these fees will automatically reduce, so parents will still benefit over time. We also calculate fees over the year, and ask for payment by regular standing order at the beginning of each month to make it easy for you to keep track of your budgeting.
Our fees start from as little as £23.25 for an afternoon, and we offer a 5% discount for full time children and siblings. This could be further reduced with some of the funding assistance detailed on our funding page.
Don’t forget, our fees include absolutely everything.
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