Fees
The fees below show the cost of funded and non-funded places for Bunnies, Cubs and Bears, based on 3-, 4- or 5-day attendance.
If you have questions about funding entitlements or need help calculating your costs, please get in touch.
Free Early Education can be accessed using two funding models. These are 38 weeks term time only and/or via stretched provision over 47 weeks in the year. Please see the details below.
Hopscotch Under Fives nursery is open 47 weeks with the following times
- Monday from 8.30-5.30
Session offered: (Please discuss individual hours and needs with the manager for flexible options)
- Full day
- School day
- Afternoon sessions
Government funding applies to families under the Early Years funding:
30 hours for 38 weeks (can be stretched 47 weeks =24 hours /week)
15 hours for 38 weeks (can be stretched 47 weeks =12 hours /week)
Please note: Hopscotch Under Fives Nursery has rounded weekly funded hours for accuracy within the stretched model.
In order to register your child, a £100 refundable deposit needs to be made with the Registration Form to secure your child’s spot at Hopscotch Under Fives nursery. The deposit will be offset against the first month’s fees.
Hopscotch Under Fives Nursery charges an hourly rate of £9.25 for 2yrs+ and £10 for under 2yrs – which applies to all additional hours requested. If parents decide to purchase additional hours, please refer to our private hourly rate.
- Funded places are limited and subject to availability.
- Notice period for parents accessing funding hours only is 4 weeks.
- Funded only places are for 38 weeks per year (term time).
Nursery Fees
The price list applies only to private childcare placements. Daily rates as listed below will be applicable for additional hours.
| Age | Attendance | Times | Fees | Hourly rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Bunnies 12 months -24 months |
5 Full days | 8:30-5:30 | £1807 | £10.04 |
| 4 days | 8:30-5:30 | £1446 | £10.04 | |
| 3 days | 8:30-5:30 | £1084 | £10.04 | |
|
Cubs 24 months -36 months |
5 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £1665 | £9.25 |
| 4 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £1332 | £9.25 | |
| 3 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £999 | £9.25 | |
|
Bears 36 months + |
5 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £854 | £9.25 |
| 4 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £521 | £9.25 | |
| 3 full days | 8:30-5:30 | £188 | £9.25 |
FEE (Free Early Education) Fully Funded
| Age | Attendance | Times | Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1-5 years old | School days | Monday-Friday 9.00-15.00pm |
Early Years funding= FREE | School weeks 38 |
| 3 years + | Afternoon | Mon-Friday 12.30-15.30 pm |
Early Years funding= FREE | School weeks 38 |
| 1-5 years old | Afternoon sessions | 11.30-15.30 pm | Early Years funding= FREE | School weeks 38 |
Consumables and Meals:
We provide Morning/Afternoon Snacks, fully included in your child’s placement at no additional cost.
Parents provide packed lunches; however, they must be nut-free and follow the nursery’s allergen guidelines.
Voluntary contribution (Optional)
To help us continue improving our environment, resources and opportunities for the children, we are inviting families to contribute a voluntary contribution of £40 per term (optional).