Session times and fees
| Hourly pre school fees | 2 year olds | 3/4 year olds |
| Fees from 1st September 2022 | £5.50 | £5.00 |
Help with the cost of childcare
Are you eligible for help toward the cost of childcare fees? The government is introducing new ways to help parents with childcare costs. Whether you have toddlers or teens, you could get support. Please click on the 'Childcare choices' link below find out more information:
FREE FOR 3 AND 4 - FREE EARLY LEARNING FOR 3 AND 4 YEAR OLDS (Universal Funding)
All 3 and 4 year old children are entitled to Funded Early Education and can use childminders, pre-school playgroups, nurseries or children's centres who are registered with Gloucestershire County Council to deliver nursery education. The entitlement is for 15 hours per week over a minimum of 38 weeks in the year. The maximum is 10 hours in any one day. Children must remain in the provision for a minimum of 2 weeks in order to be eligible for the funding. Please note that you if you remove your child before the qualifying period, you will be liable for all costs incurred. A member of staff will provide you with the relevant form for you to apply for the funding.
When is your child eligible?
You can start claiming free early education from the term following your child's 3rd birthday.
| Birthday falls between | 3 and 4 Year Old Funding Available |
| 1st January and 31st March | April (Summer Term) |
| 1st April and 31st August | September (Autumn Term) |
| 1st September and 31st December |
January (Spring Term) |
Can you use more than one childcare provider?
The free entitlement can be taken with up to two providers. However, the total funded hours cannot exceed 15. Most providers will allow you to take the provision flexibly to enable you to meet your needs.
Will there be any additional charges?
A parent cannot be charged for any part of the free entitlement. However, a provider may charge for meals, snacks or optional extras as they may not always be included within the free entitlement. If you take more than 15 hours per week there will be a charge made by the provider for these additional hours. Please check with your provider for full details of any additional charges.
2 YEAR OLD FUNDING - FREE EARLY LEARNING FOR SOME 2 YEAR OLDS
(A2YO Achieving 2 year Olds)
This funding is not open to every child and neither is it accepted at all early years settings. It is only available if the early years setting is registered with Gloucestershire County Council to take the 2 years old funding. Pippins is registered with Gloucestershire County Council to take the 2 years old funding. If you meet the criteria and have been awarded the funding, you will receive a letter/email from Gloucestershire Family Information Service. Please ensure you bring this letter/email to Pippins. You can enquire to see if your child is eligable by phoning 0800 5420202 or 01452 427362. Alternatively, you can register online and submit an enquiry via the Family Portal Click here to access the online Family Portal.
Who is eligible?
To be eligible for this funding, the following criteria should be met by the parent: They meet the eligibility criteria also used for free school meals, the family receive working tax credits and have annual gross earnings of no more than £16,190, the child has an Education and Health Care Plan (EHCP) or a current statement of Special Educational Needs, the child is in receipt of Disability Living Allowance, the child is in the care of the Local Authority, have left care through special guardianship order, child arrangements order or an adoption order.
When is your child eligible?
The letter will tell you when the funding starts, which is usually the term after your child’s second birthday. The funding will last until your child receives the three and four-year-old funding. If you wish to check if your child is eligible you can contact the Family Information Service on 01452 427362. They will need your national insurance number.
| Birthday falls between | 3 and 4 Year Old Funding Available |
| 1st January and 31st March | April (Summer Term) |
| 1st April and 31st August | September (Autumn Term) |
| 1st September and 31st December |
January (Spring Term) |
Can you use more than one childcare provider?
The free entitlement can be taken with up to two providers. However, the total funded hours cannot exceed 15 hours. Most providers will allow you to take the provision flexibly to enable you to meet your needs.
Will there be any additional charges?
A parent cannot be charged for any part of the free entitlement. However, a provider may charge for meals, snacks or optional extras as they may not always be included within the free entitlement. If you take more than 15 hours per week there will be a charge made by the provider for these additional hours. Please check with your provider for full details of any additional charges.
30 hours free funding (Extended Funding)
If your child is eligable for the additional 15 hours funding (totalling 30 hours a week), you MUST get a code and bring it to us. See the bottom of this page for the Childcare Choices website and the Childcare Calculator website.
https://www.gov.uk/30-hours-free-childcare
Please note:
You will need a government gateway to log in, if you do not have one you will need to register first.
http://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
https://www.gov.uk/childcare-calculator