Sessions, Fees and Funding
We know childcare needs to work around family life. At Little Oaks, we offer a number of session options, with funded places available for eligible families.
Choose the day that works for you
Full Day
7.30am - 6.00pm
Included: breakfast, morning snack, lunch, afternoon snack and tea.
School Day
8.30am - 4.00pm
Included: morning snack, lunch and afternoon snack.
Morning
8.00am - 1.00pm
Included: breakfast, morning snack, and lunch
Afternoon
1.00pm - 6.00pm
Included: afternoon snack and tea.
Additional hours can be arranged where availability allows - £9/hr.
Fees
Fees are charged according to your child's age and chosen session.
Meals, snacks and everyday nursery experiences are included within privately funded session fees.
Extra ad hoc sessions are charged at the standard rate subject to availability.
10% sibling discount (eldest child)
Who can receive funding?
Eligible working families may receive funded childcare from 9 months, with universal and extended entitlements depending on age and circumstances.
How can I use it at Little Oaks?
Funded hours can be used across our eligible sessions, subject to availability and our funding policy.
Who can receive funding?
Government funding covers childcare hours. A separate daily charge applies to optional meals and snacks.
Funded childcare
Eligible families may be entitled to government - funded childcare from 9 months old during term time.
Little Oaks accepts funded places across our sessions.
Optional daily charge for meals (funded hours) -
Full Day £15, School Day/Morning Session £10, Afternoon Session £7.50
What might this look like?
Illustrative examples only - exact funding depends on eligibility and attendance pattern.
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Example 1
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2 FULL DAYS
3-year-old · 15 funded hours
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Attending:
2 full days each week
7:30am–6:00pm
21 hours per week
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During the 38 funded weeks:
-15 hours funded
-6 additional hours: £54
-Meals: £30
£84/week
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During the 13 non-funded weeks:
-2 private full days
£158/week
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Annual parent contribution:
(38 × £84) + (13 × £158)
= £5,246 per year
£437.17 per month
Spread evenly across 12 monthly payments.
Example 2
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3 FULL DAYS
3-year-old · 30 funded hours
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Attending:
3 full days each week
7:30am–6:00pm
31.5 hours
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During the 38 funded weeks:
-30 hours funded
-1.5 additional hours: £13.50
-Meals: £45
£58.50/week
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During the 13 non-funded weeks:
-3 private full days
£237/week
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Annual parent contribution:
(38 × £58.50) + (13 × £237)
= £5,304 per year
£442 per month
Spread evenly across 12 monthly payments.​​
Example 3​
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4 SCHOOL DAYS
3-year-old · 30 funded hours
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Attending:
4 school days each week
8:30am–4:00pm
30 hours
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During the 38 funded weeks:
-30 hours funded
-Meals: £40
£40/week
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During the 13 non-funded weeks:
-4 private school days
£256/week
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Annual parent contribution:
(38 × £40) + (13 × £256)
= £4848 per year
£404 per month
Spread evenly across 12 monthly payments.
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Care that fits your family
All year
For families needing consistent childcare throughout the year. We are open 51 weeks of the year.
Term Time
For families who only require care during school terms. Funded hours are term time only.
What your fees include:
Fresh Meals
Prepared onsite by our chef using quality ingredients.
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Care & Wellbeing
Individual routines, rest and support of familiar practitioners.
Outdoor Learning
Everyday access to outdoor play and exploration.
Parent Communication
Regular updates on your child's care, learning and experiences through our nursery app.
