Our Fees & Funded Places

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We offer funded childcare places for eligible children aged 2 years to 4 years, including 15-hour and 30-hour options, helping families access high-quality early education.

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Funded Childcare Options

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15 Hours Free Childcare (Universal Entitlement – Age 3+)

All children are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare per week (5 sessions), for 38 weeks a year, starting the term after their 3rd birthday.
(Subject to local authority confirmation and availability.)

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30 Hours Free Childcare (Extended Entitlement – Age 3+)

Working families may be eligible for 30 hours of free childcare per week.
You’ll need to apply through the government’s Childcare Choices website and renew your eligibility code every 3 months.

 

15 Hours for 2-Year-Olds (Means-Tested Funding)

Some 2-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare, starting the term after their second birthday.
You may qualify if you receive:

• Universal Credit (with income below the threshold)

• Income Support / Jobseeker’s Allowance

• Your child has an EHCP or receives Disability Living Allowance

• Your child is looked after or has been adopted from care

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New! 30 Hours for Children From 9 Months (Working Families Only)

We’re excited to share that, starting September 2025, eligible families can now access 30 hours of free childcare per week for children from 9 months old, term-time only.

This new funding expands support for working parents with younger children, making high-quality early education more accessible.

To qualify:

• You (and your partner, if applicable) must each earn at least £183 per week, but less than £100,000 per year.

• You must apply through Childcare Choices and receive an eligibility code.

• Funding begins the term after your child turns 9 months old.

 

 Learn more and apply at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

 

Fees (Outside Funded Hours)

• Morning Session (9:00am – 12:00pm): £18

• Afternoon Session (12:00pm – 3:00pm): £18

• Full Day (9:00am – 3:00pm): £36

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Please note: fees may be reviewed annually. Additional charges may apply for snacks if not included in your session.

 

📞 Get in Touch

Have questions about funding or need help applying?

Contact Sue or Louise — we’re here to guide you through the process.