Fees & Funding
Our Flexible Approach
The Government provides funded childcare during 38 weeks of the year (term time), which equals 570 hours annually for the 15-hour entitlement and 1,140 hours annually for the 30-hour entitlement. While this model suits schools and term-time nurseries, it does not always meet the needs of working families who require year-round childcare.
At Nursery Rhymes, we have designed our provision to better support working parents by stretching funded hours across 50 weeks of the year. This means:
- 15 funded hours = approximately 11.4 hours per week
- 30 funded hours = approximately 22.8 hours per week
We also reserve a limited number of term-time-only places for teaching staff. Before confirming a place, we will discuss all available options with you to ensure we can meet your needs.
Before confirming a place, we will always talk through the available options with you to ensure they best suit your family’s needs.
What Government Funding Does Not Cover
Government funding supports the delivery of the EYFS (Early Years Foundation Stage) curriculum. Our extracurricular programme enhances learning beyond the basic requirement of the EYFS, supporting children’s learning and development in a fun environment, with engaging activities.
Our enhanced activities include arts and crafts, messy play, music and movement classes, baking club, outdoor learning, mindful wellbeing, gardening and opportunities to explore the local area on trips out. Our extensive celebrations and events calendar throughout the year help to build children’s knowledge of the wider world. We also host regular parent partnership events, bringing families into nursery life throughout the year.
Funding does not cover additional costs such as:
- Meals, snacks and drinks
- Consumables
- Enrichment activities and extracurricular experiences
- Trips & Visits out
- Special events and celebrations
- I.T. Package
- Health and hygiene items
- Settling In sessions
For sessions covered by funded hours, these items are supported through optional charges.
Our Packages
Package One: Our All-Inclusive Experience
Our most popular option, Package One, offers the full Nursery Rhymes experience. It is designed to support your child’s development, wellbeing, and daily enjoyment while offering convenience for families.
This package includes modest daily charges to cover:
- Nutritious meals and snacks
- Learning consumables for enriched and extracurricular activities
- £100 Settling-In-Package Fee paid on enrolment; four two-hour settling in sessions, snack and a meal, plus all the required administrative setup.
These experiences support children’s social, emotional, and cultural development, creating meaningful learning opportunities beyond the core curriculum.
Costs vary by age group to reflect the different resources and activities accessed.
Package Two: Fully Funded Option
For families who do not wish to join the all-inclusive package, we offer Package Two, which provides a fully funded place during term-time afternoon sessions, subject to availability.
Families choosing this option may provide their own food, in line with our pack-lunch policy.
The settling in process is built into the sessions.
Please note: Participation in Package One is not a condition of accessing a funded place.
Fair Access for All Families
We are committed to inclusion and accessibility. Additional consideration is given to children eligible for:
- Disadvantaged 2-Year-Old Funding
- Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
This ensures that access to funded childcare is not limited by a family’s ability to pay.
Our Fees
Invoices are emailed out at the end of each month and need to be paid by the 10th of the month. We offer a full day session from 8am to 5.30pm as well as morning and afternoon sessions.
Our care package and fees are reviewed every September and are subject to change. Parents will receive at least 28 days’ notice of any increase via letter or email.
Please speak to us for more information.
Non Funded Sessions (As of September 2025)
Minimum of 3 sessions (1.5 days) attendance required.
Sessions available (8am – 5.30pm)
| Sessions | Rate |
|---|---|
| Early breakfast club 7.30 – 8am | £8.50 |
| Morning: 8:00am – 1:00pm | £42.50 |
| Afternoon: 1:00pm - 5.30pm | £39.00 |
| Full Day: 8:00am - 5.30pm | £72.00 |
| Full Week: 8:00am - 5.30pm | £320.00 |
| Hourly Charge | £10.50 |
Optional additional Charges for Funded Sessions (As of September 2025)
Package 1:
Additional charges for opting into full care package using funded hours.
| Age Group | Morning Session 8am – 1pm | Afternoon Session 1pm – 5.30pm |
|---|---|---|
| Under 2 years | £7.50 | £6.50 |
| Over 2 years | £9.50 | £8.50 |
Package 2:
No additional charges for opting into a fully funded Term Time space available 1 - 5pm.
Must adhere to pack lunch policy. Limited availability.
Please call us: 01246 450354
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