Funded Childcare Entitlement and Fees

At Piglets Pre School, we are committed to providing high-quality childcare while offering families flexibility and clear information about fees and government-funded childcare.

Government-Funded Childcare

We offer government-funded childcare places for eligible children from 9 months to 4 years of age. Parents can choose to use their funded entitlement during term time only or stretched across 47 weeks of the year.
Parents can use all of their allocated funded childcare hours before our standard hourly rates apply. Funded hours can be accessed during our normal opening hours of 8.00am to 5.00pm, within the available sessions below. Any childcare hours beyond the funded entitlement are charged at our published hourly rates.

Available Sessions: Caterpillars & Butterflies (9 Months to 2 Years)
Session                                                                              Time
Full day                                                                              8.00am – 5.00pm
Earlier start, shorter day                                              8.00am – 3.30pm
Later start, full day                                                        9.00am – 5.00pm

Shorter day                                                                      9.00am – 3.30pm

Available Sessions: Ladybirds, Dragonflies & Bumblebees (2 to 4 Years)
Session                                                                             Time
Full day                                                                             8.00am – 5.00pm
Earlier start, shorter day                                             8.00am – 3.30pm
  Morning session                                                             8.00am – 12.00pm
Later start, full day                                                        9.00am – 5.00pm
Shorter day                                                                      9.00am – 3.30pm
  Later morning session                                                  9.00am – 12.00pm

Additional Childcare Hours – Current Fees
The following hourly rates apply only to childcare hours taken beyond a child’s funded entitlement:
Room/Age Group                                                                  Hourly Rate
Caterpillars & Butterflies – 9 months to 2 years               £9.00
Ladybirds – 2 to 3 years                                                            £8.00
Dragonflies & Bumblebees – rising 3 and 4-year-olds    £7.50

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Meals and Snacks

Families can choose to purchase nursery meals or provide suitable food from home. Meals are optional. Parents are welcome to bring a healthy packed lunch instead.

Meal Charge
Lunch £3.70
Tea £2.20
 

We welcome a voluntary contribution of £25 per term towards fresh fruit and snacks. This contribution is entirely voluntary; choosing not to contribute will not affect a child’s funded place or access to snacks.

           Additional Activities

We may offer optional activities and experiences delivered by external providers. Where charges apply, parents will be informed of the price once confirmed by the provider. Participation is optional.

                 Our Commitment to Families

There is no requirement to purchase meals, snacks or additional activities to access funded childcare. We aim to ensure that all families understand their funded entitlement, the available sessions and any optional additional charges.
 

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