
Fees for Little Acorns
Nursery Fees and Funding Information
We offer early years education for 2, 3 and 4-year-olds during term time only. Below are the funding entitlements and charges for any regular contracted hours beyond funded provision.
Government-Funded Childcare
From September 2025, all 3- and 4-year-olds receive 15 funded hours per week regardless of parental employment. An additional 15 hours per week are available for families where parents meet government work and income criteria.
Eligible 2-year-olds (based on government criteria) can also receive 15- 30 funded hours per week from September. Check eligibility at: https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Additional Top up Hours (9am–3pm)
Contracted hours beyond funded entitlements, allowing parents to top up from 15hrs to 30 hrs per week, or pay for 15 hours if not eligible for funding, will cost:
Age Group Hourly Rate
- 2-Year-Olds £9.00
- 3 & 4-Year-Olds £7.50
These must be booked termly as part of a fixed schedule (not ad hoc).
Wrap –Around Care (Booked termly)
We also offer optional extended care outside of core nursery hours:
Session Charge per session
- Breakfast Club (8–9am) £7.50
- After School short session (3–4pm) £7.50
- After School + snack long session (3–6pm) £22.50
All sessions must be part of a fixed weekly schedule (not ad-hoc sessions)