Fees & Charges

FEES

Current hourly rate: 

2-year-olds: £8.50 per hour

3- and 4-year-olds:  £7.50 per hour

From September 2025, our standard hourly rates will be:

2-year-olds: £9.00 per hour

3- and 4-year-olds:  £8.00 per hour

This fee includes both care and education.

If a funded child attends beyond their funded entitlement (15 or 30 hours), our standard hourly rates will apply for the additional hours.

CHARGES

Optional activities and classes

Optional extras, such as music classes, football sessions, pantomime trips and parties, may incur additional charges. 

Snacks & Lunch

From September 2025 snacks and drinks will be provided at a charge of 35p per session. Families accessing funded hours only can speak to the Pre-school Manager to opt out and arrange an alternative.

Lunch Club is part of the learning experience and can be included in funded hours.  Parents must provide a packed lunch (including a drink).

Uniforms

Uniforms (t-shirts and sweatshirts) are available to purchase but are optional. Second-hand uniforms may be available for a small voluntary donation.

Donations

As a registered charity, the Pre-school welcomes voluntary donations, which help enhance resources and experiences. Donations can be added to invoices, paid by bank transfer or in cash. Parents can change the amount they donate or cancel their donation at any time by emailing the Pre-school. Donations are optional and do not affect a child’s place or access to funded hours.

If you have any questions about our fees and charges please speak to the Pre-school Manager.