Fees & Funding
At Little Petals Day Nursery, we are committed to being open, transparent, and fair in relation to our fees, government-funded early education, and any additional charges that may apply.
Our approach promotes healthy eating and positive food experiences through freshly prepared, balanced meals, alongside our commitment to safeguarding, inclusion, and the wellbeing of every child in our care.
Funded Early Education Entitlement
Government-funded early education hours contribute towards the cost of childcare provision but do not cover all operational expenses associated with delivering high-quality early years education and care. Families accessing funded hours may therefore see additional charges for consumables or services that fall outside the funded entitlement, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Additional Charges
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In accordance with Department for Education guidance (DfE A1.35), details of any additional charges are published below.
These charges relate to consumables or services that are separate from the funded childcare hours
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At Little Petals Day Nursery, we care for a number of children with diagnosed food allergies and intolerances. To ensure we maintain the highest standards of safety, minimise the risk of cross-contamination, and provide consistent supervision at mealtimes, we are unable to accommodate packed lunches or food brought in from home. This approach allows us to create a safe, inclusive and carefully managed eating environment for all children.
This approach enables us to maintain strict allergy controls, prevent cross-contamination, ensure consistent supervision of food intake, and meet our safeguarding and welfare duties under the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Families are informed of this arrangement at the enquiry stage to ensure transparency and allow them to choose the setting that best meets their individual preferences and needs.
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Food and snack provision is not optional for safeguarding reasons. All other consumables and additional services listed below are optional, and parents may choose to provide suitable alternatives where appropriate, subject to our nursery policies.
Overview
Food & Snack Proportions
Based on daily provisions across a full nursery day
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Meal Daily food proportion
Breakfast 15%
Lunch 35%
Dinner 30%
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Meal Daily food proportion
Morning snack 10%
Afternoon snack 20%
Food Consumable Charges
Ages ranges: 9 months to 3 years
Applies to nursery provided meals and snacks only
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Total charge Hourly rate
£11 £1.05
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Total charge Hourly rate
£15.5 £1.03
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Total charge Hourly rate
£19.25 £1.07
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Total charge Hourly rate
£23 £1.15
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Total charge Hourly rate
£54 £1.13
Food Consumable Charges
Age ranges: 3-4 years
Applies to nursery provided meals and snacks only
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Total charge Hourly rate
£34 £1.13
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Total charge Hourly rate
£54 £1.13
Half Day
08:00AM - 13:00PM 13:00PM - 18:00PM
Full Day
08:00AM - 18:00PM
How Funded Childcare Works
Clear, simple sessions with guidance on funded childcare hours.
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Apply Online
Apply for funded childcare through the government portal.
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Receive Your Code
Once approved, you’ll receive a code
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Share It With Us
Provide the code to Little Petals and we’ll handle the rest.
Important Information
Government-funded early education hours contribute towards the cost of childcare provision but do not cover all operational expenses associated with delivering high-quality early years education and care. Families accessing funded hours may therefore see additional charges for consumables or services that fall outside the funded entitlement, in line with Department for Education guidance.
Nursery Fees
Our core nursery fees vary depending on the age of your child, sessions booked, and whether funded hours are accessed. To ensure fees are explained clearly and accurately, full fee details are shared following an enquiry or are available on request from the nursery office.
Have questions about fees or funding?
Our team is always happy to help.