Fees & Funding
At The Early Years Community, we believe high-quality childcare should be affordable and accessible. That’s why we welcome a range of government funding options and offer flexible sessions to meet your family’s needs.
THE EARLY YEARS COMMUNITY
Nursery Fees (Without Funding)
Morning Session
Our Morning session is from 8.00am till 13.00pm and includes breakfast, snack and lunch.
£42.35
*inclusive of consumables
Afternoon Session
Our Afternoon session is from 13.00pm-18.00pm and includes snack and tea.
£42.35
*inclusive of consumables
8 Hour Day
This session includes either breakfast, snacks and lunch, or snacks, lunch and tea.
£58.30
*inclusive of consumables
9 Hour Day
This session includes either breakfast, snacks and lunch, or snacks, lunch and tea.
£63.80
*inclusive of consumables
Full Day
Our Full Day session is from 8.00am-18.00pm and includes breakfast, snacks, lunch and tea.
£66.00
*inclusive of consumables
School Day
Our School day is from 9.00am-15.00pm and includes snacks and lunch.
£52.80
*inclusive of consumables
Funding Pricing Schedule
| Morning or Afternoon | 8:00–13:00 / 13:00–18:00 | 3.73hrs | 1.27hrs | £9 | £5 | £1.50 | £17.93 | £14.34 |
| Full Day | 8:00–18:00 | 7.45hrs | 2.55hrs | £9 | £10 | £3 | £35.95 | £28.76 |
| 9 Hour Day | 08:00-17:00 / 08:30-17:30 / 09:00-18:00 | 7.45hrs | 1.55hrs | £9 | £10 | £3 | £26.95 | £21.56 |
| 8 Hour Day | 8:00-16:00 / 8:30-16:30 / 9:00-17:00 / 9:30-17:30 / 10:00-18:00 | 5.59hrs | 2.41hrs | £9 | £10 | £3 | £34.69 | £27.75 |
| School Day | 9.00-15.00 | 4.47hrs | 1.53hrs | £9 | £5 | £1.50 | £20.27 | £16.22 |
| Hourly Rate | Any Additional Hours | 0 | 0 | £9 | 0 | 0 | £9 | £7.20 |
Where additional services are purchased a non- refundable registration fee of £25.00 is charged.
Terms and conditions
Funded only sessions are available should you wish to opt out of additional hours, please refer to our funded only pricing schedule.
If you wish to opt out of any additional charges/services such as meals and consumables please refer to our admissions policy and food from home policy and complete an opt out form.
Charges
Fees are chargeable monthly, payable in advance; the monthly fee is calculated by multiplying the weekly fee by 51 and then dividing by 12 to give 12 equal monthly payments. Fees are payable in full on the 1st of each month, by direct debit, TFC, childcare vouchers or directly through the Famly app.
Term Time Only Places
Term time only places are available on a first come first served basis and are limited, please refer to our admissions policy for further information
Weekly Examples, How Funding Affects What You Pay
EXAMPLE 1
Your child attends 3 full days
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22.35 hours funded
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7.65 unfounded hours → 7.65 x £9= £68.85
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Meals → 3 x £10 = £30
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Consumables → 3 x £3 = £9
Total Weekly Cost:£68.85 + £30 + £9 = £107.85
EXAMPLE 2
Your child attends 5 mornings
- 18.65 hours funded
- 6.35 unfunded hours → 6.35 × £9 = £57.15
- Meals → 5 × £5 = £25.00
- Consumables → 5 × £1.50 = £7.50
Total Weekly Cost: £57.15 + £25 + £7.50 = £89.65
EXAMPLE 3
Your child attends 4 school days
- 17.88 hours funded
- 6.12 unfunded hours → 6.12 × £9 = £55.08
- Meals → 4 × £5 = £20.00
- Consumables → 4 × £1.50 = £6.00
Total Weekly Cost: £55.08 + £20 + £6 = £81.08
Helpful Links & Resources
We know that understanding childcare funding can feel overwhelming, so here are some helpful links to guide you through the process.
Childcare Choices - Government Help with Childcare Costs
Explore all available funding options, including 15 & 30 hours, Tax-Free Childcare, and more.
Apply for Tax-Free Childcare
Check you're eligible, check if you'll be better off and apply for tax-free childcare.
Apply for 30 Hours Free Childcare
Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months.
Flying Start Programme
Flying Start Childcare can provide up to twelve and a half hours free childcare per week during school-term time.
Pricing Schedule (2025–2026)
Our Pricing Schedule explains the costs for each type of session, including how funded hours are applied, and what extras are charged.
Admissions Policy
Our Admissions Policy outlines how we allocate places, including funded-only sessions, priority criteria, and how to join our waiting list.
Lunch Box Policy
Learn about our healthy eating guidelines, food safety and prohibited foods.
Contact Us For Support
Have questions or need help understanding our fees and funding? Contact The EYC team today.
Still Need Help?
We know funding and fees can be confusing. Our nursery managers are here to support you every step of the way.