Helping local parents with childcare costs

15 and 30-hour funded places available

Funded Childcare Places

We accept all government-funded childcare schemes for eligible families, from 9 months old.

Who is eligible?

• Eligible working patents of children ages 9 months to 4 years can access up to 30 hours funded childcare per week
• Some 2 year olds may also be eligible for funded childcare depending on family circumstances
• Children aged 3 and 4 years are entitled to 15 hours per week (universal funding), regardless of parent working status

How Funding Can Be Taken

Funded hours are usually taken over 38 weeks (term-time), but we also offer a stretched option across 52 weeks.

• 15 hours (term-time): 15 hours over 38 weeks
• 15 hours (stretched): 10 hours over 52 weeks
• 30 hours (term-time): 30 hours over 38 weeks
• 30 hours (stretched): 20 hours over 52 weeks

Meal Charges

We provide freshly prepared meals and snacks throughout the day:

• Full day session: 13.50
• Half day session: 6.50

This includes breakfast, lunch, tea, and snacks.

Consumables

Parents are required to provide their own consumables, including:

• Nappies
• Wipes
• Creams (e.g. nappy cream, sun cream)

Parents are not required to pay for additional items to access their funded place.

However, we may charge for optional extras,

• Meals
• Snacks

These charges are optional

Alternative option (fully free place):

• You may provide packed meals and snacks, along with your own consumables.