We offer childcare from 7am until 5:30pm – Monday to Friday, with an hourly rate of
Under 2 Years – £8.75
2 to 3 Years – £8.50
3 to 4 Years – £8.25 – with Sustainability Fee
(6pm slots are limited, please ask for details)
Funded Sessions
Funding Policy
At VIP Pre-school LTD we are happy to offer the Government funding scheme for the FEEE1 for 15 Hours, FEEE2 (2-year-old funding), FEEE2W for 15 Hours and the 3–4-year funding of either 15 or 30 hours if eligible.
15 Hours (FEEE1, FEEE2, FEEE2W and FEEE3)
Regulation for the universal 15 hours entitlement funding requires us to confirm your child’s age to confirm eligibility. If your child was born on or between the:
· 1st April and the 31st of August he/she will become eligible from 1st September following his/her third birthday.
· 1st September and the 31st of December he/she will become eligible from 1st January following his/her third birthday.
· 1st January and the 31st of March he/she will become eligible from 1st April following his/her third birthday.
You will be asked to provide personal information to verify this information. The setting will require to se:
· A copy of your child’s birth certificate or passport
· Both parent’s national insurance numbers and dates of birth
· Proof of address dated within the last 3 months before claim
FEEE3 Extended (30 Hours)
The government only entitles parents/legal guardians who meet the eligibility requirements (e.g. income requirements) to the extended 30 Hours Free Entitlements.
If you are eligible, you will need to apply for and obtain a 30-hour code via your childcare service account.
Regulations require us to confirm your 30-hour code with the local authority using your child’s date of birth, 30-hour code and the parents/guardian’s national insurance number for both parents when you register. By proving this information, you are giving us consent to confirm your 30-hour code.
FEEE 3 Year Funding – Sustainability Fee
Here at VIP Pre-School LTD we offer our funded hours Monday to Friday with terms and conditions applied. Anything above or outside our terms and conditions will be payable at £7.75 per hour, if deciding to not pay the sustainability fee.
Sustainability Fee Prices
In order for us to provide the highest level of care possible, with equipment and experienced staff there is a non-mandatory sustainability fee of;
£25.00 per week for FEEE3 15 Hour
£45.00 per week for FEEE3 30 Hour
Costs Per Items
Food Charges – £2.00 per snack per day (AM + PM) 15 hours x1 snack per day and 30 Hours x2 snacks per day
Non-Food Charges – £1.50 per day for 15 Hours (nappies, wipes, tissues, sun cream, nappy bags)
£2.50 per day for 30 Hours (nappies, wipes, tissues, sun cream, nappy bags)
Additional Activities/Services – £1.50 per day for 15 Hours (spring, summer, autumn and winter activities decided on a termly basis)
£2.50 per day for 30 Hours (spring, summer, autumn and winter activities decided on a termly basis)
The Government 9 Months and 2 Year Working and Disadvantage Funding does not require a sustainability fee
The Government Funding is to cover the Basic Early Years Foundations Stage provision which includes such things as: –
• Small world figures, role play, puzzles, books and basic craft supplies
• Sand and water play
• Loose parts and construction toys
• Staffing levels that meet the minimum Government ratios.
The government funding unfortunately does NOT include.
• Any additional food or snacks provided by the setting
• Spare nappies, wipes and sun cream
• Tissues and nappy sacks
• Emergency spare clothes
• Enrichment activities such as to the farm, the library (due to transport), the police station (due to transport) or cooking materials.
• Special events such as the Easter Party, Christmas Party, Summer party, graduation party with parent invitations
• Access to our online Learning Journals (BabyDays)
Therefore, please be aware of our terms and conditions in your application pack you will need to sign to say you agree to our non-mandatory sustainability fee termly in your registration pack.
Lunches and Snacks
At our setting, we promote healthy eating habits in line with early years guidance, supporting children to develop positive attitudes towards food and lifelong wellbeing. We provide a range of healthy snacks each day, including fresh fruit, vegetables, wholegrain options, and milk or water. These are carefully chosen to give children the energy they need to play, learn, and grow, while encouraging them to make healthy choices from an early age.
We work in partnership with parents to support balanced packed lunches, encouraging ideas that include a variety of food groups such as fruit, vegetables, protein, and healthy carbohydrates. We kindly ask that sugary snacks and drinks are avoided in line with healthy eating guidelines. This consistent approach between home and nursery helps children understand what a healthy diet looks like and supports their overall development.
Our healthy eating approach is also closely linked to our tooth brushing campaign, helping children understand the importance of caring for their teeth as part of good oral hygiene. We promote regular brushing and healthy food choices to reduce sugar intake and build positive daily routines. Through these experiences, children learn the importance of looking after their bodies, supporting both their health and wellbeing in a fun and engaging way.
