Some two-year-olds may be eligible for 15 hours of free early education per week, for 38 weeks a year. Eligibility is based on specific criteria including income or child development needs.
All three- and four-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education each week during term time. This applies from the term after their third birthday.
Eligible working parents may access up to 30 hours of funded childcare for 38 weeks a year. To qualify, you must meet the government’s income and employment criteria. You will need a valid eligibility code to apply for this funding entitlement with us. For more information about applying or to check eligibility via the Best Start in Life website:
“The staff are so lovely. The nursery is like a home from home.”
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“Lovely relaxed atmosphere making a fantastic start for any pre-schooler.”
“The nursery provides a safe, fun, happy and structured environment for my son. I feel 100% confident in the very approachable staff and wouldn’t want him to go anywhere else!”
“I chose Okewood Nursery for my child because the staff turnover is exceptionally low and there are three different outside areas used for various activities. It has a family feel about it.”
“Okewood truly is a very special nursery with incredible staff and fantastic children.”
”My daughter has been loved and cared for so much and has blossomed into a little girl so ready for her adventure ahead thanks to you.”
“Our beautiful shy little toddler has grown into a gorgeous, confident little boy, ready for the next big step into primary school.”
”My sons have both been incredibly lucky to have found such a stable, safe, warm and welcoming environment in which to begin their early years.”
If your child qualifies for early years pupil premium (EYPP), we receive additional funding to support their development, learning and care. This funding is used to enhance our resources and tailor support.
We accept Tax-Free Childcare payments as well as most childcare voucher schemes offered by employers. These can help reduce the cost of any fees not covered by government funding, more details available on the Childcare Choices website.
Maintaining our ethos of flexibility, where you can choose your own hours without paying for unused, unrequested time.
Government funding is available for every child from the term after their 3rd birthday during term time only. We also accept 2 year old funding and 1 year+ funding.
For any hours not covered by funding entitlements, we charge a hourly rate . Invoices are issued on a monthly basis.
We have a voluntary £2.50 daily consumables charge.
Normal timings are 9:00-3:30pm for £35 for 2 years and above. Early drop off (8:30am) and Late collection (4:30pm) are £5 each. Under 2 year olds are charged at the normal hourly rate.
