Childcare funding
We appreciate there is a lot to digest when looking for a nursery, not least covering the cost of childcare and how to access the different funding options. The good news, we accept a range of Government-backed schemes and will guide you through the process of application.
Childcare costs
We take great pride in supporting families with their childcare care costs and we accept 2, 3, 4 year old government funding, tax free childcare payments and most childcare vouchers. Please see below for more details.
Fees:
Under 2s £61.75 per day
2 - 3 year olds £57.00 per day
3 - 4 year olds £52.25 per day
As part of the your daily fee we provide breakfast, a hot lunch, small tea and all snacks.
Nappies and cream are also included for those who need them.
Childcare funding
Unlike some childcare settings, we offer an all-year-round nursery for your little ones. That means, we can still provide important childcare across the year, including during school holidays and when you need the time to work.
In line with statutory guidelines, we offer a 'stretched' funding programme which extends government funding across the full year as opposed to just the 38 weeks of a school year.
If you need any further advice or information on how we can support you, please do contact us.
Tax-free funding
Tax-Free Childcare is a UK government initiative designed to help working parents with the cost of childcare.
For every 80p you (or someone else) pays in, the government will top up an extra 20p. This is equivalent of the tax most people pay - 20%.
15 hours funded
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England currently receive 15 hours a week government funded early education.
As an all-year round setting, we offer 'stretched' funding, which equals 11 hours of funding per week across the year. Some 2 year olds can apply.
Working Parent Entitlement
If you are working in England, you may be able to claim funding for your child the term after they are 9 months old.
Please speak to us if you want to know more information or visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for information and to apply.
How to access financial support
Depending on your circumstances, there is a range of financial options to help manage the cost of childcare. To help, we have listed below a useful guide to help you understand the support available and how access to it.
Changes to childcare support mean you might now be eligible for more help than ever before. To check your eligibility, please also visit the official Government Childcare Choices website
Funding options explained
Funding for children aged 9 months+
Some children, the term after they turn 9 months in England may receive working parent entitlement.
To benefit from the funding you must meet certain criteria:
Live and work in England, or about to start work
Are on sick leave
or on shared paternity, maternity, adoption or parental leave
Earn between £9,500 - £100,000
For the full information on eligibility, see the childcare choices website.
Funding for 2 year olds
You may be entitled to claim funding for your two year old if you are not entitled to working parent entitlement.
Eligibility Criteria:
Income Support
Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
Income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act
Child Tax Credit and/or Working Tax Credit and have an annual income under £16,190
The guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
The Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit)
Universal Credit
For more information see the Government website: funding for two year olds
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Funding for three and four-year-olds
Government funding is available to all three and four year olds in England, which will cover 570 hours of early education or childcare per year. You can start claiming the funding after your child turns three - the specific date at which you can claim will depend on the date of birth of your child, as outlined below.
Child's birthdate
Between 1 January and 31 March: claim for funding at the beginning of term on or after 1 April.
Between 1 April and 31 August: claim for funding at the beginning of term on or after 1 September.
Between 1 September and 31 December: claim for funding at the beginning of term on or after 1 January.
If you are eligible for the 15 hours working parent entitlement funding please ensure you have registered via the Childcare Choices website and you refresh your details every three months as prompted by HMRC. Failure to refresh your code will mean you may not receive the funding and full fees will be charged.
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Children are also entitled to the funded hours for early education under the following circumstances:
The child is looked after by a local council
The child has a current statement of special educational need (SEN) or an education health and care plan
The child receives disability living allowance
The child is left care under a special guardianship order, child arrangements order or adoption order
If your child is eligible for any funding, please talk to us and we will work with you to arrange the relevant paperwork.
The Orchard Children's Nursery, Sandy Lane, Farnborough, GU14 9ES
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