Flexible Timings, Charges & Funding

Flexible Timings

We understand the demands of modern family life, which is why Little Gems Nursery is open 51 weeks a year, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Our extended hours are designed to support busy parents while providing a stable, consistent, and nurturing environment for your child.

Charges and Funding

Our daily charge at Little Gems Nursery is £67 per day. We are pleased to offer government-funded childcare options, including up to 30 hours of funded childcare for eligible working parents from 9 months old.

Funding eligibility:

• 9 months to 2 years (working parents): 30 hours

• 3 & 4 years old: 15 or 30 (working parents) hours

We carefully structure our timetable to help parents make the most of their 30 hours of government-funded childcare. Alongside the funded entitlement, we offer the full Preparatory School experience, which includes specialist, high-quality teaching in Music, French, PE and Dance. A small additional charge applies for these enhanced opportunities.

About Funding 

 *Your child will automatically receive 15 hours of funding the term following their 3rd birthday.  To claim the additional 15 hours, you will need to visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check your eligibility and apply.

Deductions are made from the school charges on qualifying for the 15 hour or 30 hour free childcare entitlement, once an eligibility code has been obtained from 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please get in touch with the office for further details. We will be happy to talk you through the process.

For detailed information on our charges, please click here. Further information can be provided via our Admissions Team at 01204 84 38 98.