Forms & Payments
3 YEAR OLD FUNDING
Children are eligible for Nursery Education Funding the term after their third birthday i.e.: on admittance to the Preschool. From the term after their third birthday, all children are entitled to five funded 3 hour sessions of education a week, spaces permitting. Documentation is required to support the funding, this includes proof of your child’s ID e.g.: Birth certificate and proof of your child’s address which is provided by staff completing a home visit.
Free entitlement hours; 15 hours a week -term time only
Additional private paid hours; N/A
Snacks provided with no charge to the parent
Any additional activities or trips may incur a charge to cover costs.
Parents will be required to provide nappies, wipes and nappy sacks
2 YEAR OLD FUNDING
Children are eligible for two year old funding the term after their second birthday, ie, on admittance to the Preschool from the term after their second birthday, all funded children are entitled to five funded 3 hour sessions of education a week, spaces permitting. Documentation is required to support that funding is eligible, your personal funding number gained through Bedford Borough Council.
We may have spaces available for paying two year olds, this is currently £16.50 per session. Fees must be paid during the first week that your child starts Preschool and then by the first week of each half term thereafter. Fees must be paid on ParentPay and registration details will be sent home with your child on their first day. Childcare Vouchers are also accepted as payment. If you wish to use vouchers then please see the Office to set up payment. If your child is absent for any reason, you will still be required to pay the full charge for the session. Nappies, wipes and nappy sacks will all need to be provided by parents/carers using the Preschool.
Any parent experiencing difficulty paying the fees should speak to a member of staff, in confidence. We will endeavour to offer support where we are able. However, if payments are in arrears, this would affect your child’s place. The Preschool/Office will seek appropriate measures to recover owed and late fees.
Free entitlement hours; 15 hours a week -term time only (with eligibility code)
Additional private paid hours; N/A
Food charges: Snacks provided with no charge to the parent
Any additional activities or trips may incur a charge to cover costs.
Parents will be required to provide nappies, wipes and nappy sacks
30 HOURS PROVISION
Some children are eligible for 30 hours childcare per week. Parents/carers should check their eligibility through the Bedford Borough or Government website (https://www.bedford.gov.uk/schools-education-and-childcare/early-years-and-childcare/family-information-service/childcare-0 or https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare)
If the criteria are met, parents/carers will receive a code which must be shared with the Preschool. This code is needed for the funding form, submitted by the Preschool every term. The code will be checked to ensure continued eligibility.
Hours: 8.45am – 2.45pm
Parents/carers can opt for their child to stay until the end of the afternoon session, at 3.30pm, at a cost of £5.00 per day for the extra 45 minutes. Payments are made in half termly installments and must be paid in full, and only during the first week of each new half term or during the first week your child joins Preschool. Parents/carers will receive a payment schedule on the day their child starts Preschool. If your child is absent for any reason, you will still be required to pay the additional amount.
Free entitlement hours; 30 hours a week -term time only
Additional private paid hours: Payment for an additional 45 minutes added to the end of session, if applicable £5.00 a day
Food charges: school dinners or home provided healthy packed lunch
Snacks provided with no charge to the parent
Any additional activities or trips may incur a charge to cover costs
Parents will be required to provide nappies, wipes and nappy sacks
NOTICE PERIOD
Two weeks written notice must be given if you no longer require a place for your child.
