We welcome families who are entitled to government-funded childcare and are pleased to offer funded places for children aged 9 months, 2, 3 and 4 years.
Where funding is accessed, a weekly contribution applies for our enhanced provision. In addition, where meals and snacks are provided, there will be a separate charge.
To check your eligibility, please visit the Government website: Best Start in Life - Best Start in Life
You’ll find a full breakdown of costs and funding information below.
Preschool Fees from 1st April 2026
| Session | Hours | Fees |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 3 hour session | £20.00 |
| Afternoon | 3 hour session | £20.00 |
| Additional Hour | £9.00 | |
| School Day | 09:00 – 15:00 | £40.00 |
| Long School Day | 08:00 – 15:30 | £50.00 |
| Enhanced Provision Charge up to 15 Funded Hours | £7.97 per week | |
| Enhanced Provision Charge up to 30 Funded Hours | £15.94 per week | |
Nursery Fees from 1st April 2026
| Session | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | 08:00 – 13:00 | £46.00 |
| Afternoon | 13:00 – 18:00 | £46.00 |
| Full Day | 08:00 – 18:00 | £80.00 |
| School Day | 09:00 – 15:00 | £55.00 |
| Stretched Funding (7.5 hours) | 10:30 – 18:00 | £62.00 |
| Stretched Funding (4.5 hours) | 13:30 – 18:00 | £43.00 |
| Additional Hour | £9.20 | |
| Lunch | £4.30 | |
| Tea | £1.96 | |
| Enhanced Provision Charge up to 15 Funded Hours | £7.97 per week | |
| Enhanced Provision Charge up to 30 Funded Hours | £15.94 per week | |
| Additional Sessions | Hours | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| After School Club (5-8 years) | 15:30 – 18:00 | £19.00 |
| Holiday Club + Lunch (5-8 years) | 09:00 – 15:00 | £41.44 |
| Holiday Club + Lunch and Tea (5-8 years) | 08:00 – 18:00 | £48.88 |
| Breakfast Club (½ hour) | 07:30 – 08:00 | £5.68 |
| Breakfast Club (¼ hour) | 07:45 – 08:00 | £4.27 |
Terms and Conditions
Fees: Please refer to our fee table for the breakdown of the fees (which may be amended in accordance with 'Increase in fees' in our registration form)
Full-time sessions shall be charged for 51 weeks, term-time sessions for 38 weeks per year. All fees for the Services shall be payable in advance by 1st of each month to a bank account allocated by us by Direct Debit. All fees quoted are per child. Please note we do not accept payment by cheque or cash. If eligible, payment by other methods (Tax-Free Childcare transfers, childcare vouchers) are welcome. Please contact us at for further details on how to do this. No fees will be charged for the settings for 1-week closure between Christmas and New Year and bank holidays in England. Invoices shall be sent to you electronically through email. It is essential that you quote your invoice reference number and the setting your child is attending for all payments and where applicable, any funding code. If paying by Tax-Free Childcare please advise us in advance with your payment reference number so we can identify your payment and credit the correct account. For any information on fees and discounts please contact us. There shall be no reduction in fees for:
• Training: we are closed for 2 days/year for staff in-service training days.
• Non-attendance: this can include without limitation non-attendance due to family holidays, sickness.
• Lack of accessibility to funding: if you receive funding and for any reason you no longer have access to that funding, you will be responsible to cover for any fees payable to us.
Please note, your eligibility for funding may change where you have spent more than 2 weeks outside the country or if you have not renewed your funding code.
Consumable and Enhanced Contribution
At Paint Pots, we are committed to providing every child with a high-quality early years’ experience. To achieve this, we offer an enhanced, all-inclusive environment where children can enjoy a wide range of resources, experiences, and care items that go beyond the statutory requirements of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS).
Our invoices fully comply with the Department for Education and Local Authority guidelines, including the provision for voluntary contributions towards consumables and enhanced experiences. These contributions are not a condition of accessing a funded place; your child’s free entitlement hours remain completely free of charge. However, as Government funding covers only the basic cost of education and care, these voluntary contributions enable us to continue offering the additional experiences, resources, and enriching opportunities that help us deliver an exceptional early year’s environment for your children. As a registered charity, every penny of your contribution is reinvested directly into the provision for children, supporting their learning, play, and development, and not used for shareholders or owners.