Fees and funding

We are able to accept two year funding, Universal and Extended hour provision, and also accept Tax free childcare for those who are self funding (This is only available for two year olds who are not yet in receipt of universal funding, due to high demand for spaces, we do not offer additional funded sessions for three year olds who are only entitled to Universal funding).

Sessions

Sessions run from 9-12 and 12-3 Monday to Friday, term time only. From the age of three, children are able to take two sessions together to give them a full day. For those who are self funding, sessions are charged at £12 for a three hour session.

All 3 and 4 year olds are automatically eligible for Universal funding from the term following their 3rd birthday.

15 hours funded childcare for 2 year olds

For families in England, receiving some forms of support
With 2-year-old children
15 hours of funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week

15 hours funded childcare for 3 & 4 year olds

For all families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
15 hours of funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 570 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week

30 hours funded childcare for 3 & 4 year olds

For working families in England
With 3 and 4-year-old children
30 hours of funded childcare or early education for 38 weeks
A total of 1,140 hours per year, that you can use flexibly with one or more childcare provider
Some providers will allow you to ‘stretch’ the hours over 52 weeks, using fewer hours per week

To check if you are eligible to obtain either tax free childcare, or 3 & 4 year old extended hours you need to apply via the Childcare Choices website: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

To check if you are eligible for two year funding, more information can be found at Free childcare for two-year-olds - West Berkshire Council