
Chrysalis Hours, Fees and Holidays
We are open 48 weeks per year with 2 weeks closure at Christmas and 2 weeks closure in August.
We offer a two-tier system of attendance to cater both for parents seeking Term-time only of 39 weeks p.a. and also for parents requiring Full-time attendance of 48 weeks p.a.
The school also closes for bank holidays.With full time children we offer, in addition to the holidays shown below, if required, a further two weeks of holiday of normally attended sessions without charge.
With term time only children it is assumed that all holidays will be taken during traditional school breaks and therefore no fee reductions can be made for absence through additional holidays.
Lunch Club from 12.00 noon – 1.00pm is also an enjoyable time for the children who wish to bring a packed lunch. This time can be used to either extend the morning or afternoon session or to stay the full day and is charged at a pro-rata hourly rate.
Current prices
These prices are without government funding. Please see website section on funding for more information.
Morning Sessions | 8.30am – 12 noon | £23.80 per session |
Afternoon Sessions | 1.00pm – 4.00pm | £20.40 per session |
Lunch Club | 12 noon – 1.00pm | £6.80 |
Extended hours from 4.00pm to 6.00pm are optional in ½ hourly intervals at a pro-rata rate of: £6.80 per hour
A 10% discount is applicable from the net fees payable for both children for the number of sessions a brother or sister attends.
A minimum of two sessions is required in order to encourage your child to settle and gain meaningful benefit from all we have to offer.
Fees are payable four-weekly in advance. We regret that we are unable to offer any reduction in fees due to absences through illness or holidays other than those detailed below.
Four weeks’ notice or fees in lieu are required for a reduction in sessions or withdrawal from the nursery.
For term time attendance:
Children are welcome to attend during the holidays, other than when the School is closed. Please give as much notice as possible if you wish your child to attend during a holiday period. Normal fees will apply for such attendances.
Please note: Should you wish your child to take holidays outside of the listed holiday periods you are required to pay your normal fees in order to keep their place open. Children attending only during term time are entitled to the School holidays listed below
Academic Year 2023-2024
Holiday dates for Term-Time attendance
Return to School: Tuesday 5th September 2023 | |
Half Term: | Monday 23th October – Friday 27th October 2023 |
Christmas Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 15th December 2023
Monday 18th December 2023 – Monday 1st January 2024 (Bank Holiday) Return to School: Tuesday 2nd January 2024 |
Half Term: | Monday 12th February – Friday 16th February 2024 |
Easter Holiday: | Last day of term: Thursday 28th March 2024
Friday 29th March (Bank Holiday) – Friday 12th April 2024 Return to School: Monday 15th April 2024 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2024 |
Half Term: | Monday 27th May – Friday 31st May 2024 |
Summer Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 19th July 2024
Monday 22nd July – Friday 3oth August 2024 Return to School: Monday 2nd September 2024 |
Holiday dates for Full-Time attendance
Children are able to take an additional 2 weeks of holiday at no charge if attending throughout the full school year in addition to the holiday dates as listed below:
: | Return to School: Tuesday 5th September 2023 |
Christmas Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 15th December 2023
Monday 18th December 2023 – Monday 1st January 2024 (Bank Holiday) Return to School: Tuesday 2nd January 2024 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Good Friday 29th March 2024 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Easter Monday 1st April 2024 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: May Day Bank Holiday Monday 6th May 2024 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Late Spring Bank Holiday Monday 27th May 2024 |
Summer Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 16th August 2024
Monday 19th August – Friday 30th August 2024 Return to School: Monday 2nd September 2024 |
Academic Year 2024-2025
Please note: to keep our holidays in step with Dorset Council school holidays requires an additional week of attendance for Term-Time only children. This academic year Term-Time only attendance will be for 40 weeks rather than 39.
Holiday dates for Term-Time attendance
Return to School: Monday 2nd September 2024 | |
Half Term: | Monday 28th October – Friday 1st November 2024 |
Christmas Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 20th December 2024
Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025 Return to School: Monday 6th January 2025 |
Half Term: | Monday 17th February – Friday 21st February 2025 |
Easter Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 4th April 2025
Monday 7th April – Monday 21st April 2025 (Easter Monday) Return to School: Tuesday 22nd April 2025 |
Public Holidays: | School Closed: May Day Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 |
Half Term: | Monday 26th May – Friday 30th May 2025 |
Summer Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 25th July 2025
Monday 28th July – Friday 5th September 2025 Return to School: Monday 8th September 2025 |
Holiday dates for Full-Time attendance
Children are able to take an additional 2 weeks of holiday at no charge if attending throughout the full school year in addition to the holiday dates as listed below:
: | Return to School: Monday 2nd September 2024 |
Christmas Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 20th December 2024
Monday 23rd December 2024 – Friday 3rd January 2025 Return to School: Monday 6th January 2025 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Good Friday 18th April 2025 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Easter Monday 21st April 2025 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: May Day Bank Holiday Monday 5th May 2025 |
Public Holiday: | School Closed: Late Spring Bank Holiday Monday 26th May 2025 |
Summer Holiday: | Last day of term: Friday 22nd August 2025
Monday 25th August – Friday 5th September 2025 Return to School: Monday 8th September 2025 |