childcare funding
We appreciate there is a lot to digest when looking for a nursery, not least covering the cost of childcare and how to access the different funding options. The good news, we accept a range of Government-backed schemes and contributions from employers.
Childcare Costs
We take great pride in supporting families with their childcare care costs and we accept 2, 3, 4 year old government funding, tax free childcare payments and most childcare vouchers. Please see below for more details.
Fees:
Under 2s £57.00 per day
2 - 3 year olds £54.00 per day
3 - 4 year olds £47.50 per day
As part of the your daily fee we provide breakfast, a hot lunch, small tea and all snacks.
Nappies and cream are also included for those who need them.
Tax Free Funding
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government initiative designed to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
For every 80p you (or someone else) pays in, the government will top up an extra 20p. This is equivalent of the tax most people pay - 20%.
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England currently receive 15 hours a week government funded early education.
As an all-year round setting, we offer 'stretched' funding, which equals 11 hours of funding per week across the year. Some 2 year olds can apply.
15 Hours Funded
30 Hours Funded
If you are living and working in England, your 3 and 4-year-olds may be entitled to a total of 30 hours funded childcare.
As part of the 'stretched' funding the 30 hours of government funded childcare would equate to 22 hours per week across the year.
Unlike some childcare settings, we offer an all-year-round nursery for your little ones. That means, we can still provide important childcare across the year, including during school holidays and when you need the time to work.
In line with statutory guidelines, we offer a 'stretched' funding programme which extends government funding across the full year as opposed to just the 39 weeks of a school year.
Childcare funding
how to access financial support
Depending on your circumstances, there is a range of financial options to help manage the cost of childcare. To help, we have listed below a useful guide to help you understand the support available and how access to it.
Funding for two-year-olds
Some two-year-olds in England can gain free early education and childcare.
To benefit from the free hours for a two year old you must meet certain criteria.
Eligibility Criteria:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act
Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit and have an annual income under £16,190
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
The Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Universal Credit
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Funding for three and four-year-olds
Government funding is available to all three and four year olds in England, which will cover 570 hours of free early education or childcare per year. You can start claiming the funding after your child turns three - the specific date at which you can claim will depend on the date of birth of your child.
Child's birthdate
Between 1 January and 31 March
Between 1 April and 31 August
Between 1 September and 31 December
When you can claim
Beginning of term on or after 1 April
Beginning of term on or after 1 September
Beginning of term on or after 1 January
If you are eligible for the 30 hours funding please ensure you have registered via the Childcare Choices website and you refresh your details every three months as prompted by HMRC. Failure to refresh your code will mean you may not receive the funding and full fees will be charged.
You can check your eligibility on the Government website.
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Children are also entitled to the free hours early education and childcare under the following circumstances:
The child is looked after by a local council
The child has a current statement of special educational need (SEN) or an education health and care plan
The child receives disability living allowance
The child is left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order
If your child is eligible, please talk to us and we will work with you to arrange the relevant paperwork.
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