Funding a Nursery Place

Nurseries

FSN offer Early Years Education Entitlement (EYEE) at all nurseries.

Please see below for the offer at each Nursery;

St Nicks Nursery All Year Round Provision – Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 49 weeks per year. EYEE sessions are available on a stretched offer; 9am-1pm, 1pm-5pm or 9am-5pm.

St Nicks Nursery Term Time Provision – Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. EYEE sessions are available over 38 weeks; 9am-12pm or 12pm-3pm

Greenway Nursery All Year Round Provision – Open 8am to 6pm Monday to Friday, 49 weeks per year. EYEE sessions are available on a stretched offer between 8am-6pm.

Silverdale Nursery Term Time Provision – Open 9am to 3pm Monday to Friday. EYEE sessions are available over 38 weeks; 9am-12pm, 12pm-3pm or 9am to 3pm.

Funding available;

3 & 4 Year old Funding – Universal offer - up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks, from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday.

3 & 4 Year old Funding – Working families Offer - up to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks, from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, eligibility criteria apply.

2 Year old Funding – Working families Offer - up to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks, from the term after your child’s 2nd birthday, eligibility criteria apply.

2 Year old Funding for families receiving additional Government support - is for up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks, from the term after your child’s 2nd birthday, eligibility criteria apply.

9-23 Month old Funding – Working families Offer - up to 30 hours per week for 38 weeks, from the funding period after your child’s turns 9 months, eligibility criteria apply.

Stretched offer means that the number of hours will be spread over 49 weeks rather than 38 weeks, so will be less each week. All care provided outside of these hours is chargeable on an hourly basis. For further information on getting help with childcare costs and applying for funding please visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Nursery fees are as follows:
Babies 0-23 months £6.16 per hour increasing to £6.50 per hour with effect from 01/04/2026
Toddlers 24-35 months £6.00 per hour increasing to £6.30 per hour with effect from 01/04/2026
Pre-School 36 months+ £5.61 per hour increasing to £5.90 per hour with effect from 01/04/2026

Additional Costs:
If required, afternoon meal at £2.50 per day

Parents to provide:
Nappies and wet wipes if applicable and suncream.