Funding Information
Our team is always happy to help with questions about funded hours or how they fit with your child’s sessions. We accept government-funded childcare hours, including:
To access funding, you first need to apply through the Best Start in Life website. You’ll receive a unique code to provide which you’ll need to provide to us. Every three months you’ll be required to confirm your eligibility.
Chargeable Extras
Additional Childcare
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Additional Hours | Hourly | £9.00 |
| AM/PM Session | Daily | £43.00 |
| School Day (7:30am-3:00pm) | Daily | £53.00 |
| Full Day (7:30am-5:30pm) | Daily | £64.00 |
Meals & Snacks
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Lunch | Per Meal | £3.50 |
| Snacks | Per Day | £1.00 |
| Tea (Dinner) | Per Meal | £2.00 |
Late Fees
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Late Collection Fee | Per 10 Minutes | £10.00 |
| Late Invoice Payment | Payment Made After 15th | £10.00 |
| Late Invoice Payment | Payment Made After 28th | £25.00 |
Specialist Sport Sessions
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Bee Active Sports (Monday at Preschool, Wednesday at Alsagers Bank) | Per Session | £2.00 |
Voluntary Contributions
| Description | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Voluntary Contribution (see below for additional information) |
Per Day | £1.50 |
We kindly ask for a voluntary contribution of £1.50 a day to cover the costs that the Government funding does not provide such as special events, resources above and beyond daily resources, seasonal decorations, staff training, the use of Famly, sensory equipment, updating role play areas and baking. We want to emphasize that your voluntary contribution is completely optional, and every child benefits from our planned activities regardless of whether contributions are made. Your generosity, however, allows us to provide extra experiences and resources that make the nursery even more vibrant and enjoyable for all our children.
Questions?
Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered
We know it can be daunting choosing a setting for your children. We have a whole section of the website dedicated to the questions you might have, but don’t forget, you can always contact us directly.