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Funding and Fees

Funding

We accept all government funding, which includes:

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Working Families funding (for eligible children from 9 months old)

This entitles children of eligible families to 30 hours of funded early years education per week for 38 weeks per year from the term after the child turns 9 months old. Children who are eligible for this funding can join our setting from their 2nd birthday. 

 

Early Learning funding (for eligible children from 2 years old)

This entitles children of eligible families to 15 hours of funded early years education per week for 38 weeks per year from the term after the child’s 2nd birthday.

 

Universal funding (for all 3- and 4-year-olds)

This entitles children of all families to 15 hours of funded early years education per week for 38 weeks per year from the term after the child’s 3rd birthday.

 

Early Years Pupil Premium (for eligible children from 9 months old) 

This entitles us to claim additional funding (up to £655 per year) to provide extra support to children of eligible families.

 

We do not make any additional charges for families wishing to access government funded provision exclusively. We provide snacks (free of charge), and ask families to provide packed lunches and nappies/wipes, where appropriate.

 

As requested by some of our previous families, we do now have a uniform available for purchase, but this is entirely optional.

Fees

For families that are not eligible for government funding, or who wish to pay for additional hours, our hourly rate is £8.30 from 01 September 2026.
Our hourly rate is subject to review on a termly basis.

​We also accept childcare vouchers. Please ask if you need further information.

If you have any questions about funding or fees, please contact us.

© updated 2026 by Little Explorers Nursery School

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