Fees & Funded Childcare
Clear information about our privately paid sessions, funded childcare entitlements and optional additional services.
Open 51 weeks
The nursery is open 51 weeks; funded childcare is offered during term time over 38 weeks of the year.
8:00am–6:00pm
Our normal nursery opening hours.
15 & 30 hours
Eligible funded childcare is available.
Funded attendance patterns
Attendance patterns are subject to availability.
FUNDED CHILDCARE
How our funded childcare works
Eligible families can access 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare, depending on eligibility. Funding is offered during term time over 38 weeks of the year, subject to eligibility, room availability and agreed attendance patterns.
15-Hour Funded Entitlement
570 funded hours per year
Eligible children receive 15 funded hours per week over 38 weeks during term time.
Available attendance pattern:
One full day from 8:00am–6:00pm and one morning from 8:00am–1:00pm, on agreed fixed days. Any additional hours or sessions are paid for privately.
30-Hour Funded Entitlement
1,140 funded hours per year
Eligible children receive 30 funded hours per week over 38 weeks during term time.
Available attendance pattern:
Three full days per week from 8:00am–6:00pm, on agreed fixed days. Any additional hours or sessions are paid for privately.
ATTENDANCE OPTIONS
Funded attendance patterns
The attendance patterns below show how funded hours may fit within our nursery opening times. All arrangements are subject to eligibility, room availability and confirmation by the nursery.
Entitlement
15 hours
30 hours
Funded delivery
15 hours weekly over 38 weeks
30 hours weekly over 38 weeks
Attendance pattern
One full day plus one morning
Three full days
Please note: Attendance days are fixed once agreed and remain subject to eligibility, room availability and nursery capacity.
FUNDED-ONLY PLACES
Can I use only my funded entitlement?
Funded-only children attend for 38 funded weeks each year. They are not required to purchase childcare during the remaining weeks when the nursery is open.
- Families can request a funded-only attendance pattern.
- Purchasing additional private hours is voluntary.
- Funded-only places are subject to nursery and room availability, with equal access to available places.
- The two-full-day minimum applies only as confirmed below.
Minimum attendance requirement
Our standard privately paid places require a minimum booking of two full days each week.
Children accessing funded-only hours have the same opportunity to secure an available place as children accessing funded hours alongside additional privately paid sessions. Purchasing additional hours does not give priority when allocating an available funded place.
Places are allocated in accordance with our Admissions Policy.
For families using only 15 funded hours
A separate funded-only attendance pattern is available, and families are not required to purchase the remaining hours of two full days.
Childcare outside funded weeks
Childcare outside the 38 funded weeks may be booked privately at the published session rates, subject to availability. Purchasing these additional weeks is optional.
PRIVATELY PAID CHILDCARE
Session times and fees
Our privately paid session fees vary according to the child’s age and the session selected.
Full Day: 8:00am–6:00pm
| Age group | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0–3 years | £82.50 |
| 3–5 years | £78.00 |
Morning Session: 8:00am–1:00pm
| Age group | Fee |
|---|---|
| 0–3 years | £45.00 |
| 3–5 years | £41.00 |
Included in our session fees
Privately paid session fees include all meals and care essentials, including snacks, lunch, tea and nappies.
OPTIONAL ADDITIONAL SERVICES
Understanding the £1.76 hourly consumables charge (3-4 year-olds only)
Families of 3-4 year-olds accessing funded-only hours may be offered optional consumables and additional services at £1.76 for each funded hour attended. This charge is separate from the funded childcare entitlement, shown separately on invoices, and may be declined in line with our opt-out arrangements.
What does the £1.76 charge cover?
The optional £1.76 hourly consumables and additional-services charge contributes towards daily meals, care and hygiene essentials, and optional events and celebrations provided during funded attendance.
🍽️ Daily meals
Morning snack · Freshly prepared lunch · Tea
👶 Care and hygiene essentials
Nappies · Wet wipes · Barrier creams · Sun cream
🎉 Events and celebrations
Summer concerts and events · Christmas celebrations and presents · Birthday celebrations, including each child baking their own cake to take home
These additional services are optional. Families who choose not to purchase them can use our opt-out arrangements.
What happens if a family opts out?
Families who opt out may provide suitable meals, snacks and agreed care essentials from home, subject to the nursery’s allergy, food-safety and storage procedures. Where this is not practicable, the nursery will discuss another reasonable arrangement or waive the relevant charge.
Funded childcare remains accessible
Optional additional-service charges are not a condition of accessing an eligible funded childcare place. Children who opt out will continue to receive the funded EYFS provision.
CHOOSING NOT TO PURCHASE EXTRAS
Choosing not to purchase extras
Families may choose not to purchase optional additional services. We will explain the alternatives available so that funded childcare remains accessible without requiring families to pay the £1.76 hourly charge.
Food and meals 🍽️
Families who opt out may be able to provide suitable food from home, subject to the nursery’s allergy, food safety and storage requirements.
Care essentials 👶
Where applicable, families may provide agreed care essentials, such as nappies or wipes, instead of purchasing these through the nursery.
Additional activities 🎨
Children who opt out of optional paid activities will continue to receive the full funded EYFS provision and suitable alternative experiences.
No family will lose access to funded childcare
Choosing not to purchase optional additional services will not affect a child’s access to their eligible funded childcare entitlement.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Helpful answers for families
Find clear answers about funded childcare, attendance patterns, session fees and optional additional services.
How are the 15 funded hours delivered?
The entitlement is delivered as 15 hours per week over 38 weeks. Our usual funded-only pattern is one full day and one morning on agreed fixed days.
Can I use only my funded entitlement?
Funded-only attendance options are available, subject to room availability. Families are not required to purchase additional private hours as a condition of accessing an eligible funded place, subject to the nursery’s confirmed attendance arrangements.
Do I need to pay a registration fee for a funded-only place?
No. A non-refundable registration fee is not charged as a condition of accessing a funded-only place. The nursery may request a refundable deposit to reserve the place, which will be refunded in accordance with Oxfordshire County Council’s Early Education and Childcare Funding Agreement. If a family chooses to purchase additional privately paid childcare, the nursery’s standard registration or deposit arrangements may apply to the privately paid element only.
Is there a minimum attendance requirement?
Our standard privately paid places require a minimum booking of two full days per week. The arrangement for funded-only places is explained separately and remains subject to confirmation and availability.
What does the £1.76 hourly charge cover?
For funded-only 3-4 year-olds, the optional £1.76 per funded hour charge contributes towards daily meals, care and hygiene essentials, and optional events and celebrations. This includes morning snack, freshly prepared lunch, tea, nappies, wet wipes, barrier creams, sun cream, summer events, Christmas celebrations and presents, and birthday celebrations. Families may choose to opt out of these additional services and use our published opt-out arrangements instead.
Can I opt out of the £1.76 charge?
Parents may choose not to purchase optional additional services. The nursery will explain the available alternatives, including arrangements for food, care essentials and optional activities.
Can I provide food from home?
Yes. Families who choose to opt out of the optional £1.76 hourly consumables charge may provide suitable food from home, subject to the nursery’s allergy, food-safety and storage requirements. Where applicable, families may also provide agreed care essentials such as nappies and wipes.
Do you offer afternoon-only sessions?
No. We do not currently offer a privately paid afternoon-only session. Our available privately paid options are a full-day session from 8:00am to 6:00pm and an morning session from 8:00am to 1:00pm.
Need help choosing the right attendance pattern?
Our admissions team can explain availability, eligibility and the combination of funded and privately paid hours that may suit your family.