For continuity of care and to give children the best start, I prefer a minimum of two full days, though this is not a requirement for accessing funded entitlements.
I am able to offer the EYEE "15 hours" funding stretched over 46 weeks per year to eligible parents. This equates to 12 hours per week.
Funded hours are provided completely free of charge to eligible families. There are no mandatory fees associated with your child's funded entitlement.
I am able to offer up to 12 hours per week stretched EYEE funding to eligible families for 9 months up to the age of 3.
I do not currently offer funding for 3 years+.
Funded session times are:
Day 1: 8am to 12pm and 12.30pm to 4.30pm. (8 hours funded)
Day 2: 8am to 12pm (4 hours funded)
Please note that 12pm to 12.30pm is a non-funded session. For families accessing funded entitlements, this session is optional — you may collect your child at 12pm and return at 12.30pm if you prefer.
8am to 4.30pm - £75.65
8am to 5.30pm - £84.55
Snacks - £1 each (2 per day)
Lunch - £2.50
Dinner - £2.50 (if your child stays after 4.30pm). Not available Fridays.
For families accessing funded entitlements, meals are optional chargeable extras. You are welcome to provide your own packed lunches and snacks instead, however any food provided from home must comply with the setting's nutrition and allergen policy. You will not be required to pay for meals in order to access your child's funded hours.
There may be additional costs for activities such as toddler groups and outings. These will be discussed with you in advance. For families accessing funded entitlements, these are optional chargeable extras — you are free to opt in or out without affecting your child's funded place.
Please note I have no hidden fees and all hours, including those funded, and pricing is clearly itemised on your monthly invoice.
I've found it's important that children have an age-appropriate routine as it allows them to understand what their day will be like. The day starts with mat time, which helps them settle and gives opportunities for learning and discussing anything that they have done over the last few days, including anything that they would like to do whilst in my care. This gives children the chance for free speech and authenticity.
Please read below for a breakdown of a regular day: