# Registration fee

**Registration fee.** A one-off charge some nurseries make to put your child on their waiting list or to process an application

Registration fees are usually non-refundable, even if a place never becomes available, so ask before paying. They range from nothing to a significant sum, and are separate from the deposit that some nurseries take when they offer you a place. A nursery should tell you in writing what the fee covers and whether it guarantees anything, such as a place on a particular date. If you register with several nurseries to be safe, these fees add up, so include them when you compare costs. See [deposits and registration fees](/guides/nursery-deposits-and-registration-fees).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/glossary/registration-fee

- [Nursery deposits and registration fees](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/nursery-deposits-and-registration-fees)
- [When to apply for nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery)