At Stepping Stones Amersham, we operate for 44 weeks each year, providing a consistent, nurturing environment where children can thrive. Our nursery closes for four weeks in August, two weeks at Christmas, and two weeks at Easter — giving our staff time for training and planning, and families a well-deserved break. This ensures that when children return, they experience a fresh, engaging term full of learning, fun, and development. We ask for a minimum attendance of 18 hours per week to ensure each child gains the full benefit of our carefully planned curriculum and consistent routines.
Our fees are based on 44 operational weeks per year and are divided into eleven equal monthly payments, with no payment due in August. This simple structure helps spread costs evenly throughout the year. Please note that monthly fees include bank holidays and public holidays, even when the nursery is closed, as our staffing and operational costs remain consistent.
Government-funded hours are provided over 38 term-time weeks. As we operate for 44 weeks, these funded hours are stretched evenly across the year to ensure smooth and continuous support for your child.
To find out more about our 15 and 30 hours free childcare then click here to see our Schedule of Fees.
We have a range of policies and procedures in place to make sure your child is safe, supported, and happy while in our care. Please do read through our nursery policies and procedures links below, and feel free to discuss anything with your carers or the Manager.
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Yes, Stepping Stones Nursery in Amersham offers access to government funded childcare for eligible families, helping to make high quality early years education more affordable. Our nursery is set within beautiful grounds with acres of outdoor space and woodland for daily adventures.
As one of the leading nurseries in Buckinghamshire, we provide reliable childcare you can trust. We are ideally located for families in Amersham and surrounding areas such as Chesham, Little Chalfont, Chalfont St Giles, Beaconsfield, Great Missenden, and Chorleywood.
At Stepping Stones, we offer a warm and nurturing environment where children can explore, learn and thrive, supported by our experienced and dedicated team. To arrange a visit, please email enquiries@steppingstonesamersham.co.uk.
Eligible families can access government funded childcare hours, which can significantly reduce the cost of nursery places. At our Amersham nursery, we help parents understand the options available and guide them through the simple application process.
You can check if your child qualifies for government funded hours through the official government website or by speaking with our team. At Stepping Stones we can guide you through the application process, helping you access available funding options such as the 15 or 30 hours free childcare scheme.
Start by checking how many funded hours your child is entitled to each week and multiply this by our nursery’s hourly rate to see your savings. Our Amersham childcare team can help you work out the exact cost based on your chosen sessions and any additional services.
Most government funded hours are provided on a term time basis, which usually means 38 weeks of the year. Stepping Stones nursery stretch these hours across 11 months so that parents can benefit from reduced fees all year round.
Most children are entitled to free nursery funding from the term after their 3rd birthday. In addition, eligible children from 9 months up to school age can access up to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks a year. At Stepping Stones Amersham, we guide parents to ensure they claim the right funding at the right time.
3 year olds become eligible for government funded nursery hours from the start of the term following their 3rd birthday. This means that funding could begin in January, April or September, depending on when your child turns 3.
