Fees and Funding

Our nursery  fees

We know how challenging it is as a young family to find the money for childcare fees. We believe in equality of opportunity for all, regardless of parental income levels. Therefore, all funded and non-funded children have access to all activities, snacks and outings, with no extra costs. 

Your child's government funding may be used for all sessions. Only hours over and above the weekly funded hours will be chargeable. 

COMING SOON - 1 year old funding for working parents

From September 2024, you can apply for 15 hours a week for 2 year olds.

You can usually get free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) meet the earnings threshold and are:

  • in work
  • on sick leave or annual leave
  • on shared parental, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
1 year old funding for working parents link

2 year old funding

Some 2 year olds in Brighton & Hove are now entitled to receive up to 15 hour s a week of free early learning, or 570 hours spread across the year.
2 year old funding link

2 year old funding for working parents

You can now apply for 15 hours a week for 2 year olds.

You can usually get free childcare if you (and your partner, if you have one) meet the earnings threshold and are:

  • in work
  • on sick leave or annual leave
  • on shared parental, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
2 year old funding for working parents link

3 & 4 year old funding

All 3 and 4 year olds can get up to 570 hours of free early learning. These hours are spread across the year and begin from the term after their third birthday.

3 & 4 year old funding link

30 hours funding

You can get 30 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year.
Your eligibility depends on:
- if you’re working (employed, self-employed, or both)
- your income (and your partner’s income, if you have one)
- your child’s age and circumstances
- your immigration status
You can get 30 hours free childcare at the same time as claiming Universal Credit, tax credits, childcare vouchers or Tax-Free Childcare.

If you are not currently working:-
You may still be eligible if your partner is working, and you get Incapacity Benefit, Severe Disablement Allowance, Carer’s Allowance, Limited Capability for Work Benefit or contribution-based Employment and Support Allowance.

You can apply if you’re starting or re-starting work within the next 31 days.
30 hours funding link

Tax-free childcare

You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. This goes up to £1,000 every 3 months if a child is disabled (up to £4,000 a year).

If you get Tax-Free Childcare, you’ll set up an online childcare account for your child. For every £8 you pay into this account, the government will pay in £2 to use to pay your provider.

You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 30 hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both.
Tax-free childcare funding link

Coming Soon

From Sept 2025 - Up to 30 hours for eligible working families in England with a child from 9 months old up to school age.

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Morning

08:45 to 12:30

3 & 4 year old £26.25

2 year old £30.00

1 year old £33.75

This includes a morning snack of veg, fruit, crackers/toast and milk

Afternoon

12:30 to 15:15

3 & 4 year old £19.25

2 year old £22.00

1 year old £24.75

This includes an afternoon snack of veg, fruit, crackers/toast and milk



School Day

08:45 to 15:15

3 & 4 year old £45.50

2 year old £52.00

1 year old £58.50

This includes all snacks and milk

Registration fee

There is a £35 registration fee, which is not applicable for funded only children. No deposit is required.

 

Extra sessions/hours

 Any extra hours required will be charged at our usual hourly rate for the child's age group.

- 1 year olds £9 each

- 2 year olds £8 each

- 3 & 4 year olds £7 each

Sibling discount

 A 10% discount on non-funded hours is offered to a second child attending at the same time.

 

Lunch

Snacks and drinks are provided throughout the day for all children.

Please bring a packed lunch. Water will be provided for the children at lunch time.

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