The standard cookie policy for this website is to allow all cookies. This helps to ensure you have the optimal experience. If you would like to continue with our optimal website experience, you don't need to make any changes. If you would like to learn more about what cookies are and how we use them, visit our cookie policy page.
Accept & Close
How to control cookies
Request a prospectus
Request a visit
menu
CLOSE X

Little Gems Nursery

Flexible Timings, Charges & Funding

Flexible Timings

We understand the demands of modern family life, which is why Little Gems Nursery is open for 50 weeks a year, from 7:30am to 5:30pm as an extended offer and 8.30am to 3.30pm. Our extended hours are designed to support parents' busy schedules while providing a stable and consistent environment for your child.

Charges and Funding

Little Gems Nursery charges are £60.00 per day. We are pleased to participate in the Government Nursery Education Grant funding which entitles your child to 15 hours per week of subsidised child care. We also offer 30 hours of funding for working parents. The term after your child’s third birthday, you will also be able to claim up to 30 hours per week if eligible.

Please see details below of our offering:

  • 2 years old working parent: 15 hours
  • 3 & 4 years old: 15 and 30 hours

The funded hours are provided across 38 weeks during term time. For 15 hours you must do a minimum of 3 days. For 30 hrs, you must do a minimum of 5 days.

We carefully structure our timetable to help parents maximise their 30 hours of funding. However, in order to enjoy the full Preparatory School benefits, additional charges are made for specialist, high-quality teaching provision including Dance, MFL, Games, Swimming and other visiting specialists. Additional charges also apply to those teaching hours which fall outside the minimum funding provision.

About Funding 

 *Your child will automatically receive 15 hours funding the term following their 3rd birthday.  To claim the additional 15 hours, you will need to visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check your eligibility and apply.

Deductions are made from the school charges on qualifying for the 15 hour or 30 hour free childcare entitlement, once an eligibility code has been obtained from 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please contact the office for further details, who will be happy to talk you through the process.

For detailed information on our charges, please click here . Further information can also be provided via our Admissions Team at 0161 620 6570