Starting at state nursery question

[Iggi999]

Ds is due to start a council-run nursery in September when he's three. Reading their letter, they describe a settling in process that seems to go on and on - I was expecting a settling in visit, but this talks of a gradual build-up to staying there for the full session with me available throughout - would love to know what this has meant in practice for anyone! Work might let me out for session one but I can't manage a week away (or more!) as can't take annual leave - dh is in the same boat.
Also trying to budget and wondered how much anyone else has been charged for the daily snacks etc - a small fee was mentioned, but no figure.
(Am loving that there is a Scotsnet to ask for local advice on now )

[Iggi999]

No, not Aberdeen Further south. Mine is a term-time only cm place as I only work then.
I know everyone on MN days "did you not think of this before having dcs" but I had no comprehension about how much it would all cost - or how much time off work you're expected to take! Already guilt ridden I can't go to the older one's sports day at the end of term.