Nursery Information

Fee and funding Structure

All children are entitled to receive EYEE funding for up to 15 hours per week from the term after they turn 3 years old. We  accept funded places for eligible two-year olds and those children eligible for 30 hrs. 

Our funded hours are between 9am to 3pm, any additional hours outside of the funded periods are charged at an hourly rate (see below). How to access funded hours in table below. 

The Athelstan Nursery operates term time only over 38 weeks per year offering 30 hours per week. 

Eligible families can access up to 30 funded hours, information on funding eligibility can be found on childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Please note that parents/carers provide all consumables including snacks and lunch for their child along with nappies, wipes and sun protection. The nursery does not charge any additional costs other than those hours not included in the funded offer or, for the early start or late collection period. Please see below for hourly rates.

Nursery Fees are reviewed annually.

Our Welcome Pack is available here.

  Under 3 years  3 years + 
Early morning start
8.30 – 9am (please book as not funded)
£4.22 £3.00

Morning session

9am – 12pm Can be used as funded hours.

£25.32 £18.00

Lunch period

12pm – 1pm Can be used as funded hours.

£8.44 £6.00

Afternoon session

1pm – 3pm Can be used as funded hours.

£16.88 £12.00

All day session

9am – 3pm Can be used as funded hours.

£50.64 £36.00

Late collection

3pm – 3.15pm (please book not funded)

£2.15 £2.40
Hourly rates. £8.44 per hour £6.00 per hour
  • There are limited spaces for early starts, please check availability.
  • There are limited spaces at the nursery and these must be booked in advance.
  • Please refer to our arrivals and departures, and safeguarding policies
  • Fees will be reviewed annually

Please speak to Natasha if you have any queries or would like further information.