Funded childcare for eligible working parents, including those of foster children.

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All 3- and 4-year-olds are entitled to up to 15 hours of funded early education or childcare a week, for up to 38 weeks a year (a maximum of 570 hours a year, which can be stretched over more weeks), from the funding period after they become 3- years -old. This is called the universal entitlement.  

In working families, 3- and 4-year-olds meeting certain criteria are entitled to an additional 15 hours of funded childcare a week, for up to 38 weeks a year (including the universal entitlement, a maximum of 1140 hours a year, which can be stretched over more weeks), from the funding period after they become 3 years old.

From September 2025, working parents of children aged from 9 months to 5 years will be eligible for up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week for up to 38 weeks a year (a maximum of 1140 hours a year, which can be stretched over more weeks), from the funding period after their child becomes 9 months old. Funded childcare will end when a child starts in Reception at a state-funded school.

Fees

Our current rate is £6.00 per hour 
 

• Funded hours can be used throughout our opening times Monday-Friday 8am-4pm

• There are currently no extra charges for consumables or additional services.

• Fees are payable monthly or in full at the beginning of term 

• Fees can be paid by bank transfer (preferable) cash or cheque

•  If paying by cash, we request that all monies are put into an envelope, marked with the child’s name and the amount.

• If fees are not paid regularly and amounts become outstanding, we reserve the right to withdraw sessions until up to the date payment has been received.

•  All booked sessions must be paid for - even if your child is on holiday, or absent due to illness.​