Funding & Fees

Funding & Fees

We believe that every child deserves access to high-quality early education and we are pleased to offer funded places in line with government childcare support.

Children can attend our nursery from the age of 2 years. Our nursery is open from 8:30am – 3:30pm, with additional wraparound care available. This is booked separately and paid for via Arbor at the time of booking.

Funding Options Available:

2 Year Old Funding (15 hours)

Some families may be eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare for 2-year-olds (income related). Eligibility can be checked at: https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs

Eligibility may include families receiving:

• Income Support

• Universal Credit

• Tax Credits

• Disability Living Allowance

• Children who are looked after, fostered or adopted

3 Year Old Universal Funding (15 hours)

All children are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare from the term after their third birthday (January, April or September

intake).

Working Parent Entitlement (30 hours)

Some working families may be eligible for up to 30 hours funded childcare.

Important Funding Information:

BANES guidance states that funded hours can only be changed termly. Mid-term changes may result in charges or loss of

funding.

We are unable to accommodate ad hoc changes to funded sessions. Any additional hours outside of funded entitlement will be charged at the standard hourly rate.

Fees (from 1st September 2026)

• 2 year olds: £7.00 per hour

• 3 year olds (from term after 3rd birthday): £5.60 per hour

These fees apply only to additional hours above funded entitlement. Funded hours remain unaffected.

We accept:

• Tax-Free Childcare payments

• Childcare vouchers

Additional Costs:

• School Meals: Available via School Grid and payable at time of booking

• Additional Activities: Parents will be informed in advance where activities incur a cost