Funding, Fees & Chargeable Extras

Clear information about funded places, fees and optional extras. Contact your chosen nursery for our current fee schedule and available sessions.

 

What funded childcare is available?
In England, all three- and four-year-olds can receive 15 hours a week from the term after their third birthday. Eligible working parents of children aged nine months to four years may receive 30 hours a week. Some two-year-olds qualify for 15 hours through additional-support criteria.

Funding is normally calculated over 38 weeks each year. Ask us which session patterns are available at your chosen nursery. Your funded hours are free: you do not have to purchase extras to access them.

 

How do I apply?
Check the current eligibility rules and deadlines on GOV.UK. For working-parent funding, share your approved code with the nursery and reconfirm your details in your childcare account every three months. For additional-support funding for two-year-olds, contact your local council.

 

What do additional hours cost?
Hours outside your funded entitlement are charged at our current rate. Contact the nursery for a fee schedule based on the sessions you need.

 

Are meals and activities optional?
Optional extras may include meals and snacks, trips, swimming, holiday club activities, special events and other extracurricular activities. We explain any charges before booking, and participation is optional.

 

What if I do not want optional extras?
You can still access your funded place. We offer alternative arrangements where appropriate, such as bringing a healthy packed lunch instead of purchasing nursery meals. Children who do not join paid outings or activities continue to receive care and learning at nursery.

 

What will my invoice show?
Your invoice separates funded hours, additional childcare hours and optional extras. It also shows payments received and any outstanding balance.