Non-Funded Children

As of January 2024, our fees will be £7.20 per hour and our session times will be as follows. For children who are funded, only hours above the funded number will be charged at this rate.

Morning 9am-12pm, Lunch 12pm-1pm and Afternoon 1pm-3pm (Afternoon sessions only available on Mon/Tues/Weds). Thursday sessions are reserved for our children that will be attending school the following year.

Invoices are sent out half-termly and are payable within 28 days of the invoice date unless agreed otherwise with the Treasurer.

All fees are subject to periodic review and are payable in the event of a child’s absence, whatever the reason.

Snacks (Non-Funded Children)

We ask for a voluntary contribution of £15 per child per term for non-funded children, to cover all snack and cooking we do over the term. We will add a reminder to your invoice at the beginning of the term.

To make snacks easier for parents, the Pre-school provides the food. This is so we can create a common experience for all children and add in special days like pancake day or make topic-related snacks (e.g. moon cakes) which the children love to do during the day. Please feel free to still bring in birthday treats and special things your children have made at home.

 

Funded Children

Free Early Education Entitlement – https://www.gov.uk/help-with-childcare-costs/free-childcare-and-education-for-2-to-4-year-olds

Children attending this setting are currently eligible for government funding from the January, April or September following their 3rd (third) birthday, for up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks. This is subject to regular review. We will arrange this for you although you will be required to fill in and sign a Declaration Form and let us see a copy of your child’s birth certificate.  

We also offer the 30 free hours (please note, our setting is only open 26 hours per week) to qualifying families, although this is offered on an entirely discretionary basis and may be withdrawn, at our discretion, should an increased uptake begin to impact on the Preschool’s finances.

Children are only allowed to claim the amount of funded hours they are registered to attend as at the headcount date.  Any additional hours are charged at the standard session rates of £7.20 per hour.

Fair Funding and Consumables Supplement (FFCS) (Funded Children)

Te ensure the long-term sustainability and the continued quality of the setting, WAPS charges a 75p/hour Fair Funding and Consumables Supplement (FFCS) for each funded hour (applied from February 19th 2024).

This funding will cover the cost of your child’s consumables, as well as baking, messy play and craft supplies.  It will also help to cover the cost of admin, other groups or outside agencies that we arrange to come into the Preschool.

Should you have any questions about fees and payment, please contact the Treasurer: treasurer@wendensambopreschool.co.uk