At Nature’s Little Learners, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We proudly accept all Government Early Education Funding schemes and are committed to making childcare simple and transparent for families.
Our team is always happy to explain your funding options and help you maximise your entitlement.
At Nature’s Little Learners, we believe every child deserves the very best start in life. We proudly accept all Government Early Education Funding schemes and are committed to making childcare simple and transparent for families.
Our team is always happy to explain your funding options and help you maximise your entitlement.

Eligible working families can access funded childcare from 9 months old.

Funding may be available for eligible working families and families receiving additional support.

All children receive funded childcare from the term after their third birthday, with eligible working families able to access additional hours.
| Session | Time | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Full Day | 7:30am – 5:30pm | £79.20 |
| Short Day | 9:00am – 4:30pm | £71.50 |
| Full Week (5 Days) | 50 Weeks | £376.20 (5% discount) |
| Service | Fee |
|---|---|
| Early Start (7:00–7:30am) | £7.50 |
| Late Finish (5:30–6:00pm) | £7.50 |
| Late Collection | £5 per 15 minutes |
| Late Payment Fee | £10 |
Fees are reviewed annually with at least four weeks’ notice.
Help with childcare costs may be available through Government funding schemes for eligible families.
Funding covers your child’s early education and care.
Parents can choose to:
Tax-Free Childcare is a Government scheme that helps eligible working families pay for childcare.
For every £8 you pay into your Tax-Free Childcare account, the Government adds £2, up to the annual limit.
Tax-Free Childcare can often be used alongside funded childcare, depending on your circumstances.
We accept payments through the Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
Want to estimate your monthly childcare costs?
Our Fee Calculator helps you understand how your funded hours, childcare sessions, and optional extras work together.
Parents using funded childcare can choose whether to purchase additional services.
| Optional Item | Daily Cost |
|---|---|
| Meals & Snacks | £12.50 |
| Nappies & Wipes | £2.50 |
| All Extras | £15.00 |
Parents may also provide their own meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, and wipes if they prefer.
No. Your funded childcare hours are completely free. Optional extras are your choice.
We offer Government-funded childcare for eligible children, including Working Family Funding.
Yes. We accept Tax-Free Childcare payments.
Yes. Many families combine funded hours with additional nursery sessions.
Yes. Parents may provide their own meals, snacks, drinks, nappies, and wipes instead of purchasing optional extras.
No. Meals are provided as a complete daily package.
Applications should be completed before the relevant term deadlines. Our team can guide you through the process.
Standard nursery fees apply for childcare provided outside funded periods.
Invoices are issued monthly and clearly separate funded childcare, optional extras, and any privately funded sessions.