Nursery Fees and Funded Childcare
Helping working families save on childcare while giving children a brilliant start.
Eligible families can enjoy 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare, plus take advantage of Tax-Free Childcare to make life a little easier.
We would be happy to talk with you, explain our fees and funded childcare options, and take your individual situation into account. We can also consider your budget and the options available to find the best solution for your child.
We also have completely free term-time only places, depending on availability.
Please call or email us today – we will respond promptly and help you secure the right place for your child.
Children under 24 months
2 days – Full: £807.50, 15h: £293, 30h: £130
3 days – Full: £1,211.25, 15h: £657, 30h: £178
4 days – Full: £1,615, 15h: £1,281, 30h: £586
5 days – Full: £1,816.87, 15h: £1,288, 30h: £891
Children 24–35 months
2 days – Full: £807.50, 15h: £468, 30h: £130
3 days – Full: £1,211.25, 15h: £831, 30h: £372
4 days – Full: £1,615, 15h: £1,330, 30h: £773
5 days – Full: £1,816.87, 15h: £1,288, 30h: £891
Children over 36 months
2 days – Full: £768.50, 15h: £571, 30h: £255
3 days – Full: £1,153, 15h: £887, 30h: £578
4 days – Full: £1,496, 15h: £1,132, 30h: £798
5 days – Full: £1,683, 15h: £1,298, 30h: £981
Notes:
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15h / 30h are statutory Early Entitlement Hours (free)
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Additional hours are optional and fee-paying
Funded Early Education Entitlement
We offer funded early education places for eligible children (15 and 30 hours).
Funded hours are available completely free of charge.
There is no requirement to purchase any additional services, meals, or extras in order to access funded hours.
A fully funded place can be accessed without paying for any additional hours, meals, or services.
Funded hours are available Monday to Friday within our opening hours.
Typical sessions include:
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Morning session: 8:00 – 13:00
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Afternoon session: 13:00 – 18:00
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Full day: 8:00 – 18:00
Funded hours can be taken flexibly within these sessions, subject to availability.
The exact pattern of attendance will be agreed with parents.
Funded hours are applied within booked sessions, and any additional hours outside of the funded entitlement are charged according to the fee structure above.
Monthly Payment Information
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Payment emails are sent 10 days before the due date
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Fees due by 30th of month, late fee £30 after 1st
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Fees apply during absences, including illness and holidays
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Bank Holidays are charged
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Fees calculated over 51 weeks per year (includes Bank Holidays and Christmas closure)
Deposit Policy
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£300 deposit (£450 for siblings) to secure a place for paid/full-time places only
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Deducted from the final month if:
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2 months’ written notice given
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All payments are up to date
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The deposit is non-refundable if the child does not start
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Note: Free term-time only places do not require a deposit
Priority Booking & Sibling Discount
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Priority given to:
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Full-time children (5 days/week, 51 weeks/year)
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Siblings of current children
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Sibling discount: 10% for the eldest full-time sibling (depending on booked days)
Meals, Ad Hoc Fees & Optional Extras
Meals are provided at an additional voluntary cost:
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£10 per full day
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£5 per half day
Meals include breakfast, a freshly prepared lunch with pudding, healthy snacks, and a light tea with pudding.
Meals are optional.
If parents choose not to take meals, their child will still receive their full funded entitlement without any restrictions.
To opt out of meals, parents should inform the nursery in writing.
Parents may provide a packed lunch instead if they prefer.
Packed lunches should follow our nursery Packed Lunch Policy to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all children.
Events & Activities:
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Examples: farm trips, theatre visits
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Optional; costs and participation details communicated in advance
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Children not attending still receive funded hours
Term-Time Only Option
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Places available, subject to availability
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Completely free term-time only places available
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Please get in touch with us for availability or a personalised quote: office@happykidsface.com
How to Apply for Funded Childcare (15h / 30h)
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Check eligibility:
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Apply online:
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Apply for free childcare if you’re working
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Receive a funding code
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Submit to nursery:
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Complete Parent Authorisation Form
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Provide funding code, NI number, and child’s DOB
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Keep code updated:
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Codes must be reconfirmed regularly
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Expired codes may stop funded hours
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Useful Links
Best Start in Life is the official UK Government parent hub that provides comprehensive information on childcare support, early education, and family services. It now includes all information previously available on Childcare Choices.
👉 https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ (beststartinlife.gov.uk)
On Best Start in Life, parents can:
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Check what childcare support may be available for their family
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Find out about 15 and 30 hours of funded childcare and eligibility
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Access guidance on child development from pregnancy to age 5
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Use online tools and checkers to explore available funding and services
Important Information for Parents
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Funded hours follow government and local authority guidance – we make sure your child receives the correct early entitlement funding.
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Funding only covers statutory early entitlement hours (15h or 30h). Additional hours or optional services are charged separately.
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Your accurate and up-to-date information is essential – it helps us ensure funding runs smoothly and your child’s place is secure.
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We are here to guide you every step of the way and make the process as easy as possible.