Managing childcare costs can be challenging, but the good news is
that the government offers support to help ease the financial burden.
Universal childcare is available for all children aged 3 to 4-years-old.
This entitlement provides 15 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year, regardless of the parents employment status or income. This amounts to a total of 570 funded hours per year.
For children aged 9 months-4 years, working parents that qualify can apply for extended funding.
Providing up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for 38 weeks. This is amounts to a total of 1140 hours per year. This funding is available based on parent eligibility.
Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme designed to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
Tax-Free Childcare helps working parents save on nursery fees. For every £8 you pay in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 per child each year. It’s easy to apply and use alongside other funding options.
You will need a valid eligibility code from HMRC to claim 30 hours.
You will need a valid eligibility code from HMRC to claim 30 hours.
Check you are eligible find out more about whether you are eligible here
Check when you can apply you need to apply the term before you want to take up the place
Apply for your childcare code* - if eligible, you will get an online childcare account and a code for the funded hours. If you use Tax Free Childcare, once you reconfirm your entitlement, you will then receive your code.
We will ask you to fill out the Parent Funding Agreement Form and will then validate your code.
Start accessing 30 hours - we will claim funding directly from the local authority and apply the funding to your invoice.
HMRC will contact you to revalidate your details are up to date every 3 months or your code expires. You will receive a reminder to do this.
We’re open 51 weeks a year to provide consistent care that fits around busy working lives. To keep things simple, we stretch funded hours across the full year. For example, 30 hours over 38 weeks becomes around 22 hours each week. This means your funding is evenly distributed, offering steady support and making it easier to manage childcare costs without the stress of term dates or breaks.
We proudly offer government-funded hours to help make childcare more accessible for families. At the same time, the care we provide goes well beyond the basic funding offer. Our team, environment, and daily routines are all designed to give children the best possible start through warm meals, enriching activities, exciting trips, and the little extras that support each child’s well-being.
Our fees simply reflect the additional hours, resources, and experiences we provide on top of the funded entitlement. We’re committed to being clear and fair with our pricing, so you always know exactly what’s included and the value your child receives.
To find out more about our fees, please get in touch. We’ll be happy to talk through your child’s sessions and work out a clear breakdown that suits your needs.
For further information or assistance with setting up any of the available funding options, including Tax-Free Childcare, or if you have any questions about fees, please don't hesitate to get in contact with us. We're here to help you navigate the process and ensure you make the most of the support available for your family.
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