Fees and Funding

Fees & Funding

Affordable Quality Childcare for Every Family

Government Funding Available

We accept government funding to help make quality childcare more affordable for families

15 Hours Funding

All 3 & 4 Year Olds

All children are entitled to 15 funded hours from the start of the term after their third birthday.

30 Hours Funding

Working Families

Children from 9 months old may be entitled to 30 hours per week depending on personal circumstances.

Talking Two's Funding

Eligible 2 Year Olds

We offer Talking Two's funding for 2-year-old children whose parents fall into the appropriate category.

📋 How to Claim 30 Hours Funding

Funded hours must be claimed directly via www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare

You must submit your code number to the Pre-School. It is your responsibility to keep funding submissions up to date. If funding ceases, you will be invoiced at the current funding rate of £7.81 per hour.

Hourly Fees

If you do not receive government funding, you can pay an hourly fee for your child to access sessions.

Fees from April 2025

2 Year Olds

Per hour rate

£6.83

/hour

3-4 Year Olds

Per hour rate

£6.48

/hour

Daily Snack Fee

Per day attending

£1.00

/day

Please note fees will increase each year in line with inflation

Session Requirements

Booking Information

  • Minimum sessions required: 2 per week (6 hours)
  • The 15 funded hours can be used across morning and afternoon sessions
  • Full sessions must be booked (3 or 6 hour blocks)
  • Subject to availability

Available Sessions

9am - 3pm

Full Day
(6 hours)

9am - 12pm

Morning
(3 hours)

9am - 1pm

Extended Morning
(4 hours)

12pm - 3pm

Afternoon
(3 hours)

Payment Information

How Payments Work

Monthly Billing: Invoiced on the 1st of the month
Payment Due: By the 15th of the month
Late Payment Fee: 10% charge applies to overdue payments

⏰ Late Collection Fees

We understand emergencies arise. Please telephone immediately if you will be late. Late collection fees apply as follows:

6 to 10 minutes late £2.00
11 to 20 minutes late Full hourly fee
20 minutes or more £25.00

Important: If your child is not collected within 30 minutes of their expected time without contact, we will follow our procedure of contacting the local authority children's social care team.

Important to Know

🚫 No Refunds

Fees will not be refunded if you keep your child off Preschool due to illness or holidays, unless Preschool must close for reasons out of our control.

📅 No Charge During Closures

There will be no charge during PD (Professional Development) days or when school is closed during holidays.

💰 Deposit Required

A deposit payment is required to secure your child's place when confirmed. The deposit will be taken off monthly fees or snack fees.

📝 Notice Period

Two weeks notice required if you wish to decrease your child's hours or withdraw from Pre School.

Questions About Fees or Funding?

We're here to help you understand your options and find the best arrangement for your family

Contact Us Call: 01952 605381