Melrins Club is our out of hours provision offering breakfast and after school childcare for children in Reception through to Year 6.
The club offers wrap-around care for children in the morning from 7.30am to 9am, with breakfast provided to children arriving before 8.40am. Our after-school club runs from 3.15pm to 6pm, with a light healthy snack provided.We can accommodate children who have dietary needs and extend or offer foods to suit all cultures and tastes where necessary.
Various activities are available for children to do including arts, crafts, sporting, small world, computing, dance, drama, outdoor play and much more!
The current charges for academic year 2025-2026 are:
Morning Session 7:30am-8:45am - £6.00
Afternoon Session (1) 3:15pm-4:30pm- £6.00
Afternoon Sessions (1&2) 3:15pm-6:00pm - £12.00
Any changes to these costs will be notified in writing before the start of the academic year 2026-27
To enrol your child(ren) into Merlin’s Club, please complete the form in the link below.
If there is not currently space available to meet your needs, you will be placed on a waiting list.
Should you have any questions or would like to discuss our provision further please don’t hesitate to get in touch. All email enquiries should be sent to msj-merlin@manstonstjames.co.uk
All fees must be paid in advance and late payment of fees could lead to your child’s place being withdrawn.
Payment can be made using the below methods:
Go Cardless – a completely secure direct debit system where payment is taken one month in advance on the date of your choice.
Monthly payments are calculated by us and will be credited to you Parent Pay account once we have received the payment.
Parent Pay – a completely secure website where payment is made using your debit or credit card.
Childcare Vouchers – if your employer offers a Childcare Voucher Scheme we are registered to take them from most suppliers.
Tax free childcare
Merlin’s Club is run by the school and therefore operates under the same policies and procedures as Manston St James C of E Primary Academy. However, as the club operates a small number of additional policies are necessary. Further details of our policies and procedures can be found in the Merlin’s Club Policy Handbook which can be obtained from the school office.
