Funding & prices
Transparent pricing — and free childcare you may not know about
At Little Chums, parents can access nursery care totally free of charge through Government funding. Here's everything you need to know about what you're entitled to and what our sessions cost.
Nursery care — completely free of charge
Thanks to Government funded childcare, many of our families pay nothing at all for their child's place at Little Chums. We're proud to be a setting where funded hours can cover your child's full session costs — making us genuinely unique.
Government funding
Free childcare hours —
you may be entitled
The Government's funded childcare scheme means many families pay significantly less than you might expect. We're here to help you understand what you're entitled to and make the most of it.
15 Hours Free Childcare
Every child aged 3–4 is entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week, 38 weeks a year. No means testing — it's available to all families.
- 15 hours per week, 38 weeks a year
- Available to all 3 and 4 year olds
- Can be used across term-time sessions
30 Hours Free Childcare
Eligible working families with 3–4 year olds can access up to 30 hours of free childcare per week — doubling the standard entitlement.
- 30 hours per week for eligible families
- Both parents/carers must be working
- Apply via the Government's Childcare Choices
Check your eligibility
Visit the official Best Start in Life website to find out what you're entitled to
Once you receive your funding code, share it with us ahead of the new term. Our team is always happy to help — just give us a call on 01245 202230.
Save up to £2,000 a year with Tax-Free Childcare
For every £8 you put into a childcare account, the Government adds £2 — up to £500 every 3 months (£2,000 per year) per child.
- Available to working parents of children under 12
- Government adds 20p for every 80p you pay in
- Up to £500 top-up every 3 months per child
- Can be used alongside 15 or 30 hours free childcare
How it works
Open an account
Set up a Tax-Free Childcare account on the Government Gateway.
Pay in
Add money to your account — the Government tops it up by 20%.
Pay Little Chums
Use the funds in your account to pay your nursery fees directly.
Tax-Free Childcare cannot be used at the same time as childcare vouchers or Universal Credit childcare. Check which is best for your family at childcarechoices.gov.uk.
No hidden costs
There are no hidden costs when attending Little Chums Nursery.
As we are a term time only setting, you can access your funding free of charge. You only pay if you use over your funding allowance or you do not qualify under government rules. We ask that your child brings in nappies for the day but everything else is provided. We do not charge for consumables or enhancements as we at Little Chums feel that all of these things are a normal part of the nursery day. This does not mean that enhancements are not provided. The children are given a rich variety of fun and exciting activities during their time at nursery.
No charges for consumables or enhancements
Everything provided — just bring nappies for the day
Only pay if you exceed your funding allowance
Rich variety of fun and exciting activities included
Session costs
Session prices
Simple, transparent pricing with no hidden extras.
Non-funded hours
Hot dinner
Fresh, home-cooked on site daily
Afternoon tea
Healthy snack served each afternoon
Breakfast club
After school club
Until 6:00pm
Ready to find out more?
Get in touch and we'll walk you through your funding entitlement and what a place at Little Chums looks like for your family.