Funded Childcare
We offer a range of government-funded childcare places to make early education more accessible for all families:
- 15 hours of funded childcare for eligible 2 and 3-year-olds.
- 30 hours of funded childcare for 9 months to 5-year-olds.
- Extended funding is available for working parents of younger children (subject to eligibility).
Our friendly team is always happy to help you understand what funding you may be entitled to and guide you through the application process – we know it can sometimes feel confusing, so we’ll make it simple and stress-free!
Nursery Fees
Nursery Fees are payable monthly in advance.
Monthly payments must be paid before the 1st of the month. Payments are accepted by cash, card, standing order or childcare vouchers or tax free childcare. Full nursery fees are charged for sickness and holidays. No charge is made for bank holidays.
| Session | Price |
|---|---|
| Early morning start (7.30–8.00) | £5.50 |
| Full Day (8am–6pm) | £69.00 |
| Morning Session (8am–1pm) | £40.70 |
| Afternoon Session (1pm–6pm) | £40.70 |
| Additional Hour (1x hour either side of sessions) | £9.90 |
| Additional ½ Hour (1x ½ hour either side of sessions) | £7.60 |
| Morning Integrated care package including meals, snacks, other consumables (funded sessions) | £7.15 |
| Afternoon Integrated care package including meals, snacks, other consumables (funded sessions) | £5.25 |
If you are not aware already the government run a Tax-Free Childcare scheme, to support parents/carers with childcare costs. An online account can be opened, which you pay into to cover the cost of childcare. For every £8.00 you pay in, the government will pay in £2 to use towards your childcare provider.
For more information about this scheme, please see www.gov.uk/Tax-Free-Childcare
Funding
We aim to provide transparent, fair and fully compliant information regarding our childcare fees and funded childcare arrangements. Please read the following carefully and speak with the Nursery Manager if you require any clarification.
Session Times
Early morning 7:30 am to 8:00 am
Full Day 8.00 am to 6.00 pm
Morning 8.00 am to 1.00 pm
Afternoon 1.00 pm to 6.00 pm
Registration Fee / Deposit
Registration Fee (non-funded bookings): £60.00 (non-refundable)
This fee applies when booking any paid childcare hours.
Fully Funded Bookings
For children accessing funded hours only (without any paid hours), the £60 is treated as a deposit and is refunded within the first month of attendance.
Payment Information
• All fees are payable in advance.
• We accept: cash, standing order, childcare vouchers, and Tax-Free Childcare.
• Full fees remain payable for sickness and holidays.
Stretched Funding Offer
To support year-round childcare, we stretch funded hours across the full year.
Funded hours may be taken as:
• 10-hour sessions, or
• 5-hour sessions
Any hours beyond your child’s funded entitlement are charged at our standard hourly rate.
Early Education Funding
We offer government-funded childcare for eligible families.
Funding for Working Families (Ages 9 months – 5 years)
Eligible working families may access up to 30 funded hours per week across all age groups, subject to HMRC criteria.
You must reconfirm eligibility with HMRC every 3 months.
Check your eligibility at:
www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Funded Sessions
Government funding does not cover:
• Meals
• Snacks
• Drinks
• Consumables (wipes, sun cream, etc.)
• Extra-curricular activities
• Additional hours beyond your funded entitlement
These items remain the parents’ responsibility.
Meal & Consumables
Because government funding does not include meals or consumables, we apply an optional Meal Package to funded sessions.
Meal & Consumables Package (per session)
• Full Day: £12.40
• Morning: £7.15
• Afternoon: £5.25
This package covers:
• All meals (breakfast, lunch, light tea)
• Snacks & drinks
• Consumables
Allergy Policy
Due to children with severe allergies, food from home is not permitted.
If you do not wish to opt in to the Meal Package, please speak with the Nursery Manager to arrange an individual plan.
This keeps the charge voluntary and compliant, while ensuring we maintain a safe allergy-controlled environment.
Compliance & Transparency
• Funding is shown clearly on your invoice as free entitlement hours.
• All additional hours, meal charges or optional extras are itemised separately.
• No child is required to take additional paid hours in order to access funded hours.
• No registration fee is required solely for accessing a funded place.
Contact Us
For personalised funding calculations, eligibility checks or to discuss meal package alternatives, please speak directly with your Nursery Manager.
Using Your Funded Hours
• Funded hours are applied in 5-hour or 10-hour blocks.
• If a session exceeds the funded entitlement, any additional hours are charged at the standard hourly rate (£9.90).
• Funded hours may be used across the week in line with the stretched model.
You will receive an itemised breakdown showing:
• Funded hours
• Additional paid hours
• Voluntary meal/consumable charges
• Any other optional extras