Free Childcare & Education

Free childcare for 2 year olds

Some 2 year olds are entitled to 15 hours free childcare per week dependent upon certain criteria.


You can check if you are eligible by clicking the link below or if you would like to talk to us first, we will be happy to help.

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Free childcare for 3 and 4 year old children

All 3 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free childcare for 38 weeks from the term following their 3rd birthday.


30 hours free childcare for working parents

Working parents can access 30 hours free childcare per week for 3 and 4 year old children, from the term following their 3rd birthday.


You can check if you are eligible by clicking the link below or if you would like to talk to us first, we will be happy to help.

https://www.gov.uk/apply-30-hours-free-childcare


Fee rates and invoicing
If you need more childcare, our charges for additional hours is set currently at £10.00 per hour. For example, you may not be eligiable for the 15 free hours for your 2 year old or be able to take advantage of the additional 15 free hours for working parents but you can buy additional hours to meet your particular needs


HMRC tax free childcare scheme

We are registered with HMRC for the ‘Tax free Childcare Scheme’ whereby the government contributes 20% of your fees once you have registered with them.

Check to see if you are eligible here


Childcare voucher schemes

We accept Childcare vouchers towards fees.


Consumables


We give all parents the opportunity to contribute to our voluntary consumable charge. We ask for £1.50 per hour or a minimum of £20 per week. 


This helps us with the running costs due to the funding we receive from county not covering this.


Special events & occasion days such as pancake day/family days, parties etc.


Please note that there is no obligation to this but your generosity will make a significant difference to Sunshine Preschool. If a monetary contribution is not chosen then we would ask that you provide the above items weekly. 


You can discuss this in more detail with us when you join.


Please see below the list of things that this

contribution will cover:


Fruit & Vegetables 

Bread

Butter 

Jam 

Crackers 

Yoghurts 

Biscuits 

Toothpaste & Toothbrushes 

Tissues & Wipes 

Malleable resources for activities 

Yoga 

Cooking ingredients 

Suncream 

Flour 

Drinks