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FEES & FUNDING

FUNDING POLICIES

At White House Day Nursery, we want childcare to be straightforward, flexible, and great value for families.

We offer both 51-week all-year-round places and 38-week term-time places.

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What would that look like?

If your child is eligible for the funded 30 hours over 38 weeks, we stretch this across the full 51 weeks that we are open. This means your child could enjoy at least two days of funded childcare every week of the year. The only cost to you would be meals at £7.50 per day.

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Take a look at our Funding Policies below for more information.

51 WEEK
CONTRACT

For children eligible for the 30 hours over 38 weeks, we stretch this across the full 51 weeks that we are open.

Who can choose this option

  • Families receiving 30 hours funding

  • Families not receiving any funding

 

When this applies

  • For children attending throughout the year (51 weeks)

  • Available across our Borrowash, Alvaston, Oakwood, Hilton, Shirland and Alfreton sites. 

  • We close 25th–31st December

  • There is no charge for this closed week

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Booking Requirements

  • Minimum booking of 20 hours per week

  • Funding will be allocated across 10 hour days

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Meals

We provide freshly prepared meals, snacks and drinks, and can cater for dietary needs.​​​

38 WEEK

CONTRACT

For children attending Term Time Only 38 weeks of the year. The dates attending will follow the funding dates set by the local authority.​​

Who can choose this option

  • Children eligible for the 2-year-old Flying Start scheme

  • 3 & 4-year-olds receiving 15 hours universal funding

  • Not available for children receiving the 30-hour offer

 

When this applies

  • For children attending term time only

  • Follows the local authority term date

  • Available across our Borrowash, Alvaston, Oakwood, Hilton, Shirland and Alfreton sites. â€‹

  • If your child attends our Kids Club Nursery, please click here  for more information.
     

Booking requirements

  • Minimum 9 hours per week

  • Maximum 15 hours per week
     

Funding

All booked hours are funded.
 

Sessions available

  • Full Day: 9.00am – 4.30pm (Monday & Friday only)

  • 3 Hour Afternoon: 12.30pm – 3.30pm

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Meals and daily costs

We provide freshly prepared meals, snacks and drinks, and can cater for dietary needs.

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FUNDING OPTIONS AVAILABLE

New to government funding?

 

Whether you are a first time parent or navigating new entitlements, there is likely a scheme that can work for you. To make things easier, we have pulled everything together in one place, clearly explained and simply laid out.

 

Here's an overview of the main funding schemes outlined from the Best Start in Life website:

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Tax-Free Childcare

  • Who is eligible? Working parents with children aged 0-11 (up to 16 if the child has a disability). Parents must earn at least the National Minimum or Living Wage for 16 hours a week and no more than £100,000 per year.

  • How does it work? For every £8 parents pay into an online childcare account, the government contributes £2, up to £2,000 per child annually (£4,000 for children with disabilities).

  • Restrictions: You cannot use this if you’re claiming Childcare Vouchers, Universal Credit, or Tax Credits.


30 Hours Funded Childcare

  • Who is eligible? Working parents with children from 9 months to 4-year-olds. Both parents must work, earning at least £152 per week (16 hours minimum wage) but no more than £100,000 each annually.

  • How does it work? Eligible families can claim up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (38 weeks), or spread it over the year (around 22 hours per week).

  • Restrictions: If a parent earns over the income threshold or isn’t working enough hours, they can only claim the 15 hours funded entitlement.


15 Hours funded Childcare (Universal Entitlement)

  • Who is eligible? All parents with children aged 3 and 4.

  • How does it work?

  • Parents can claim 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (or fewer hours spread throughout the year).

  • Restrictions: This is a universal entitlement, available to all families regardless of income or work status.


15 Hours funded Childcare for 2-Year-Olds

  • Who is eligible? Low-income families or those meeting certain criteria (e.g., receiving benefits, children with special needs, or children in care).

  • How does it work? Eligible families can claim 15 hours of funded childcare per week for their 2-year-old.

  • Restrictions: Eligibility is based on household income or specific circumstances like disability or foster care.


Universal Credit for Childcare

  • Who is eligible? Low-income working parents claiming Universal Credit.

  • How does it work? Universal Credit can cover up to 85% of childcare costs, up to £646 per month for one child or £1,108 for two or more children.

  • Restrictions: The amount is capped and based on income and family circumstances.


Childcare Vouchers (Closed Scheme)

  • Who is eligible? Parents who joined the scheme before October 2018.

  • How does it work? Parents received vouchers from their employer to pay for childcare, reducing their taxable income.

  • Restrictions: No new applicants are accepted, and switching jobs means losing access to the scheme.


Disability Access Fund

  • Who is eligible? 3 and 4-year-olds receiving Disability Living Allowance (DLA).

  • How does it work? Nurseries can receive a one-off annual payment of £828 to support the child’s access to early education.

  • Restrictions: Only available to children who receive DLA.


Other Notes:
Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP): For 3 and 4-year-olds from low-income families, providing additional funding to childcare providers to support children’s development.


Parents can visit the Best Start In Life website to check eligibility and explore their options in detail.

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