Fees & Hours

Working Parent Entitlement & Funded Childcare at Littluns Day Care

 

At Littluns Day Care, we aim to make funded childcare clear, accessible and easy for families to use.  Eligible working parents may receive up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week and we are pleased to offer this through our stretched, all-year-round provision.

  • Our full-day charge is £85. Morning charge is £52

 

How We Offer Funded Hours

  • We provide 5.5 hours of funded childcare per day.

  • Families can use these funded hours flexibly across our standard sessions (subject to availability).

  • Additional hours beyond the funded entitlement will be added to your monthly invoice.

  • Any non-funded hours and consumable charges are itemised clearly for transparency.

What Funding Covers — and What It Doesn’t

Government funding covers the childcare only. It does not cover consumables or additional services.

At Littluns Day Care, consumables charged separately include:

  • Breakfast

  • Snacks

  • Lunch

  • Tea

  • Nappies

  • Suncream

  • Other consumable items used throughout the day

If you prefer to provide your own consumables rather than pay for them, please let us know so we can discuss the next steps.

Our Stretched Year-Round Provision

Littluns Day Care offers a stretched provision, meaning your funded hours are spread evenly across the whole year, supporting parents with predictable childcare patterns and avoiding term-time restrictions.

Opening Hours

We are open:  Monday to Thursday – 8:00am to 6:00pm

This structure supports a calm, nurturing routine that benefits every child.

Planned Closures

We close:

  • For a short period over Christmas and New Year

  • For half a day in August for our annual Graduation & Prize Giving

  • On all Bank Holidays and Statutory Holidays

All planned closure dates are communicated at least 6 months in advance so families can plan ahead.

Eligibility for the Working Parent Entitlement

To use funded hours for working parents, families must:

  • Apply via Childcare Choices (HMRC)

  • Provide their 11-digit eligibility code before funded hours begin

  • Reconfirm eligibility every 3 months

Our team is happy to support you with any part of this process.

If You Have Any Questions

If you would like to discuss your funded hours, check availability, review charges, or ask about providing your own consumables, please speak to a member of the Littluns Day Care team. We are always happy to help.