Kids planet essentials and extras?!

[Emma4452]

Hi all, my son’s nursery was taken over by kids planet a year ago. There was a hefty increase in the daily rate in April. My new invoice has come in this week and the ‘essentials and extras’ has doubled from around £40 to £90! I don’t understand what this is for? It used to be labelled as meals on the invoices but the wording has changed. My son is almost 4 so already gets the 30 hours. I’m so confused, I emailed and have called this week but I just get told someone will be in contact with me. Other parents also have this £90 fee no matter how many days they’re in. Does anyone know what this is for? Thanks x

Consumables at DDs preschool were things like playdoh and craft materials, that was an independent setting though not a chain.

I'm in exactly the same position right now. My daughter is eligible for 30 free hours from Jan, but I've been asked to pay the essentials and extras. Like what has been mentioned, I haven't had a clear breakdown. I've had one parent tell me (from the same nursery) that she stood her ground with the essentials and extras and now she doesn't have to pay it (this is from Jan). It's frustrating as it's not clear.