Sessions and Fees

Session Fees & Times

What are the opening times?

We are open 38 weeks of the year (Term time only), five days a week.

Monday to Friday: 9.00 am to 3.30 pm

Sessions:

Morning sessions: 9.00 am to 12 noon Afternoon sessions: 12.30 pm to 3.30 pm

Free Entitlement Funding (15 hours) - 15 hours is given to every child in the term after their 3rd Birthday.
Extended Funded hours (30 hours) – 30-hour funding for working parents – this can now be claimed from the term after your child turns 9 months – to apply for 30 hours funding, go to website - https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working - you will be given a code, which you MUST renew every 3 months – this code should be given to your childcare provider.
2-Year-Old Disadvantaged Funding (15 hours) – Please see your childcare provider, and they will guide you through the process.

For fully government-funded sessions, these run from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. Parents are asked to provide a healthy packed lunch for their child. Lunch takes place at 12:00 noon and is an important part of our daily routine. During this time, children are supported in developing independence, social interaction, and communication skills, while learning about healthy eating and good table manners in a relaxed and nurturing environment.

To support flexibility for our parents and carers, we offer the following additional service:

Extra 30 minutes at the end of the day (3:00 pm – 3:30 pm): available for a small charge of £3.00 per session. During this time, children continue to enjoy calm play-based activities in a familiar environment, supporting their social interaction, independence and confidence while awaiting collection.

How many sessions can my child attend?

We don’t have a minimum session requirement.

You can choose which sessions you require (Subject to availability)

Every child is entitled to 15 hours of universal funding from the term after their 3rd birthday.

What about fees?

Our fees, which are reviewed annually, are effective from 1st January 2025.

3- & 4-year-olds – session cost - £5.90 per hour - £17.70 per session

2-year-olds – session cost - £6.20 per hour - £18.60 per session

Fees are payable on the 1st of every month in advance.

Fees can be paid via the Famly App or by bank transfer.

What about funding?

If your child is entitled to funding, the playschool will claim funding on your behalf each month. You will be required to complete a funding contract and bring identification documents.

You will be entitled to receive funding known as ‘Universal Entitlement’ from the term after your child turns three. This entitlement is for a total of 15 hours – this could be every morning, every afternoon or 2 and a half days.

Extended Funding (30 hours) is also available from the term after your child turns 9 months old, subject to eligibility. To check if you are eligible, please refer to the website: https://www.gov.uk/apply-free-childcare-if-youre-working

Checking eligibility for 2-year-old families in England, who receive some additional forms of government benefits, this can be claimed through your child care provider, who will guide you through the process.

What about Childcare Vouchers?

We accept childcare vouchers from the Government’s tax-free voucher scheme and all major childcare voucher providers.