Funding

All children qualify for free 15 hours early education funding from the term AFTER their 3rd Birthday. 

Eligible 2 year olds are entitled to a free 15 hours funding to find out of you are eligible visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/childcare-funding/15-hours-funded-childcare-for-2-year-olds.aspx

Eligible working families are entitled to an extra 15 hours top up (30 hours funding) to check your eligibility visit: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/childcare-funding/30-hours-funded-childcare-for-3-and-4-year-olds.aspx

If you are wishing to pay via childcare voucher please let us know the name of the organisation you are using so that we can register with them to receive payments.

All of these options and details on universal credit, Tax credit, Tax free childcare and a handy childcare calculator are available here: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/children-families/childcare/childcare-funding/childcare-funding-options.aspx 

Fees

Charges per hour:

2 year olds - £5.50

3-4  years olds - £4.50

Please note that we charge an additional £1 for a morning session to cover snack (such as fruit and/or vegetables and milk) and activities such as cooking and gardening. 

Thank you.