Discover everything you need to know before joining our nursery family, from our latest Ofsted rating, to fees and funding options.
Fees & funding
We know childcare costs can feel overwhelming, so we've made our pricing as straightforward as possible. Here's everything you need to know about our fees and how government funding can help reduce what you pay.
Our Fees (from April 2026)
Full Day (7:30am - 6:30pm): £102 per day
Our fees include everything your child needs, from freshly cooked meals to nappies and activities, with no hidden extras to worry about.
Government-funded childcare
The government provides subsidised childcare hours to help working families with costs. While this is often called ‘free childcare’, more accurately it's government-funded support that will significantly reduce what you pay.
Who can claim funding
- All 3 & 4 year olds get Universal Funding, this is up to 15 hours term time only (or 11.4 hours if attending all year round)
- Working parents of 3 & 4 year olds may get up to 15 hours term time only (or 11.4 hours all year round). When combined with the Universal Funding this totals 30 hours term time only (or 22.8 hours all year round)
- Working parents with children 9+ months may get up to 30 hours term time only (or 22.8 hours all year round)
- Some 2 year olds may also qualify for funded hours, dependent on your family circumstances
How funding works with our fees
We offer funded attendance between 8am-6pm.
Early starts (7.30-8am) and late stays (6-6.30pm) are available and are invoiced for as private hours.
Meals and Consumables are invoiced for at an additional cost.
Please see our Terms and Conditions Policy for more information regarding the above points and pricing.
Getting Your Funding
The best place to start is by visiting https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/ to discover what funded hours are available to your family and check your eligibility. This government website will show you exactly what support you might be entitled to.
You’ll need to complete a Parent Declaration Form every term and provide some personal information to verify eligibility.
If you qualify for working parent funding, you'll get an eligibility code to share with us. For 2-year-old funding, you'll need an authentication code from Cambridgeshire County Council if your child qualifies.
If you're claiming working parent funding, remember you must reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months when prompted by HMRC to keep your funding active.
If you’re struggling with the paperwork, don't worry – we can help to guide you through!
Other options to help with costs
Tax-free childcare scheme
Working parents can get up to £500 every 3 months (£2,000 per year) towards childcare costs. Visit www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare to find out more.