Fees & Childcare Funding

Our nursery fees start from approximately £60, though final costs depend on your child’s weekly schedule and specific funding eligibility. We proudly support local authority funding starting the term following your child’s nine-month milestone, applying these discounts directly to your balance.

Payments Accepted Via:

• Bank Transfer
• Tax-Free Childcare
• Childcare Vouchers
• Salary Sacrifice Schemes

Note: For families using full funding, there are absolutely no hidden costs for meals or consumables.

At Little Skippers Nursery, we offer a range of government-funded childcare options to support families. Below is an overview of the schemes available. If you need assistance, please feel free to get in touch..

Funding for 2-Year-Olds (Eligibility Required)

Eligible 2-year-olds can receive up to 15 hours of funded education per week. Applications usually open when your child is 18 months old.

You may qualify if you:

• Receive income-based support (e.g., Universal Credit).
• Have a household income within government thresholds.
• Have a child with additional needs or disabilities.
• Have a child who is looked after or has been in care.

Child’s Date of Birth	Funding Start Date
1 January – 31 March	April (Summer Term)
1 April – 31 August	September (Autumn Term)
1 September – 31 December	January (Spring Term)

Universal Funding for 9 Months to 4-Year-Olds

All children aged 3 motnths to 4 are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week, regardless of circumstances.

Child’s Date of Birth	Funding Start Date
1 January – 31 March	April (Summer Term)
1 April – 31 August	September (Autumn Term)
1 September – 31 December	January (Spring Term)

30 Hours Funded Childcare Start From 9 months

We are pleased to share that government funding has expanded to support more families. Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and older can now access up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week.

TEligibility:This funding is specifically for working families.
When it Starts:If eligible, your funding will begin at the start of the term following your child’s 9-month birthday.

• Both be working (or a single working parent).
• Earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours/week at minimum wage.
• Earn less than £100,000 per year per parent.

Apply By	Funding Start Date
31 March	April
31 August	September
31 December	January

For eligibility checks and applications, please visit your local council’s childcare funding page.

• For Haringey Branch
• For Ware Branch