Fees and Funded Sessions 

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​Early Years Free Entitlement Funding

In England, the Government offers funded childcare through the Early Years Free Entitlement. All children aged 3–4 years are entitled to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks a year (570 hours), known as the Universal Entitlement. Eligible working families may qualify for 30 hours per week (1,140 hours per year). Some 2-year-olds may also be eligible for 15 funded hours if their family meets specific criteria.

From September 2025, working parents will be able to access funded hours for children from 9 months old, subject to eligibility. Eligibility is based on parents’ working hours and income and includes both employed and self-employed parents.

Funding can only be claimed if children are attending by the local authority Headcount Day each term.

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Fees & Attendance Structure

At The Beachside Montessori Nursery, we offer a calm, nurturing Montessori environment enriched by Beach School, outdoor learning, and local outings. Our fee structure is designed to be clear, fair, and sustainable.

 

Attendance Options

To support consistency of care, staffing and routines for children, we offer full-day attendance only.

Available options:

• 9:00am – 3:00pm                              • 9:00am – 4:00pm                                 • 8:00am – 5:00pm

 

Daily Fees for Non-Funded Places

       

          Age Group 2 - 3                                                             Age Group 3 – 4 

 

9:00am – 3:00pm        £63.00                                    9:00am – 3:00pm           £60.00

9:00am – 4:00pm        £68.00                                    9:00am – 4:00pm           £65.00

8:00am – 5:00pm        £75.00                                    8:00am – 5:00pm           £70.00

 

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Early Years Funded Entitlement

Government-funded early years hours can be used within the 8:00am - 5:00pm, 9:00am–3:00pm and 9:00am–4:00pm sessions.

Parents may use their funded entitlement only, with no requirement to pay for additional hours or services.

The funded early years entitlement is completely free.

Examples:

• 15 hours → 2 × 9:00–4:00

• 22 hours → 3 days between 9:00–3:00 / 9:00–4:00

• 30 hours → 4 × 9:00–4:00

 

Optional Wraparound Care

• 8:00am – 9:00am → £8                          • 4:00pm – 5:00pm → £8

 

Meals & Enrichment Services 

Optional Contribution: £9.50 per funded day

This supports:

• Freshly prepared hot lunches, dessert and snacks
• Cooking activities, including opportunities to visit local shops to purchase ingredients
• Beach School sessions – delivered by a qualified Level 3 practitioner trained in Wild Beach, following a structured curriculum
• Local outings and trips within the local community
• Enrichment activities and specialist Montessori resources
• Additional staffing required to deliver these safely

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Parents are asked to provide nappies, wipes, suncream and any specific personal care items required by their child.

Activity consumables are included within the enrichment contribution.

Participation is optional. Children who do not take part will continue to receive EYFS education and care with staff on site; however, certain enrichment activities such as Beach School or outings may not be available.

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Help With Childcare Costs

Tax-Free Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare can be used alongside both 15-hour and 30-hour funding to help reduce childcare costs. We accept Tax-Free Childcare payments.

Applications can be made via:      https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare

Childcare Vouchers

We accept most major childcare voucher providers. Please speak to the Nursery Manager for details.

 

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Notice periods are in place to allow the nursery to manage staffing, ratios and sustainability

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