How We Offer Funded Places

We provide Early Years Funded entitlement of 15 hours and 30 hours per week for eligible children aged 9 months and older, over a period of 38 weeks each year.

Please note that this funding is only applicable during our term dates; full fees will apply outside of these dates (refer to our term dates for details).

The 30 hours of funded places are offered as three full days, while the 15 hours can be taken as one full day and one half-day. These funded hours are provided free of charge at the point of delivery. If additional hours or services are needed outside of the funded entitlement, they will be charged at Bright Beginners’ standard fees.

We offer an all-inclusive fee package that covers services not funded by the government, including meals, snacks, additional hours, enrichment activities, and trips. These additional services are optional and are clearly outlined on our fee sheet. Parents who choose not to participate in the all-inclusive package will need to speak to the nursery manager about our policy on opting out of voluntary charges.

For information about funding and additional entitlements (e.g., Tax-Free Childcare), please visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk. Funded hours are available in the term after your child turns the relevant age by 31^st March, 31^st August, or 31^st December.

For more details and to check if you’re eligible, visit: