Fees
Please contact us for our hourly fee, fees are payable in advance.
Fees continue to be payable if a child is absent without notice or for a short time. In cases of prolonged absence, parents should consult the management about fee payment. Each child’s attendance at the group is conditional upon continued payment of the necessary fees.
Funding
We are registered for:
- Two Year Additional Support to eligible 2 year olds* – 15 hours free early education and childcare dependent on an economic criteria, for children looked after by the local authority or children with additional needs.
- Early Years Education Funding (3-4 years) – All three and four-year-olds are entitled to free early education or childcare for 15 hours a week during term time. This starts the term after they are three.
- Early Years Pupil Premium** – For 3 and 4 year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits, or who have been adopted or are in care
- 30 Hours Free Childcare*** – Working parents for 2, 3 and 4 year old children may be entitled to up to 30 hours free childcare. New applications will need to let us know their eligibility code so we can offer you a funded place for your child.
- Tax-Free Childcare*** – A Government scheme to support working parents with childcare costs. For every £8 you pay in, the government will pay in an extra £2.
(If you are eligible for the Free Childcare or Tax-Free Childcare information you will need to be re-confirm on a regular basis to ensure that there are no gaps or delays with the entitlement.)
*For more information about Hampshire County Council Services for Young Children Early Education and Funding Privacy notice
*** For more information about Free Childcare and Tax Credits for Childcare
*** For more inforamtion about Government help with childcare costs for parents and to check eligibility –
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
*** For more information about Early Years Pupil Premium
Speak to a member of staff for any additional information or clarification about what funding you are eligible for.
If you have any questions about fees or funding then talk to a member of staff or call us on 023 8066 8234.
Acorns Community Pre-School 