Clear costs. Lots of funding options.
We accept all government-funded hours, and our private sessions are priced to be as accessible as possible — we're a charity, not a business.
Fee schedule current April 2026 to April 2027.
Session prices
Prices vary by age band. Younger children require a higher staff-to-child ratio.
| Session | Hours | 0–2 years | 2–3 years | 3–5 years |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hourly rate | flexible | £9.05 | £8.76 | £8.36 |
| Breakfast Club | 7:30am – 8:00am | £9.05 | £8.76 | £8.36 |
| Morning session | 8:00am – 1:00pm | £41.86 | £40.45 | £38.52 |
| School day | 9:00am – 4:00pm | £58.83 | £56.57 | £53.97 |
| Afternoon session | 1:00pm – 6:00pm | £41.86 | £40.45 | £38.52 |
| Full day | 8:00am – 6:00pm | £79.20 | £76.37 | £74.00 |
| Full time | 7:30am – 6:00pm, 5 days | £385.58 | £371.94 | £360.68 |
Meal costs (funded-only sessions)
If your child attends on funded hours only, meals are charged separately.
- Lunch£4.00
- Tea£2.30
Uniform
Uniform is purchased from the nursery office, available from age 2.
How we deliver your free hours.
If you're using government-funded hours only (no top-up sessions), the patterns below show how SCN structures those entitlements through the week.
2-year-old funded entitlement
11 hours · all year round
1 × 9:00am–4:00pm + 1 × 9:00am–1:00pm or 1:00pm–5:00pm
15 hours · term time only
3 × 8:00am–1:00pm OR 3 × 1:00pm–6:00pm
3-year-old funded entitlement
11 hours · all year round
1 × 9:00am–4:00pm + 1 × 9:00am–1:00pm or 1:00pm–5:00pm
15 hours · term time only
3 × 8:00am–1:00pm OR 3 × 1:00pm–6:00pm
Extended working-family entitlement (9 months, 2-year-old and 3-year-old)
22 hours · all year round
2 × 9:00am–4:00pm + 2 × 9:00am–1:00pm or 2 × 1:00pm–5:00pm
30 hours · term time only
3 × 8:00am–6:00pm
Find out what your child qualifies for.
Answer three quick questions. We'll tell you which government-funded hours your child may be entitled to from the next funding term — and link you straight to GOV.UK to confirm.
Step 1 of 3
When is your child's birthday?
We use this to work out which schemes they're eligible for at the next funding term.
Funding schemes in detail.
Tap each scheme for the full rules.
30 funded hours for working families (9 months to school age)
30 hours/week
30 funded hours for working families (9 months to school age)
30 hours/week
Since September 2025, working families in England can get up to 30 funded hours per week (38 weeks a year) for children aged 9 months up to school age. You (and your partner, if you have one) must each earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum or Living Wage, and neither of you can expect an adjusted net income over £100,000 in the current tax year. For 3- and 4-year-olds, this is made up of the universal 15 hours plus an extended 15 hours.
Read more on GOV.UK ›15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds
15 hours/week
15 hours for eligible 2-year-olds
15 hours/week
Families who receive certain benefits — or whose 2-year-old has an EHC plan, is looked after by the local authority, or gets Disability Living Allowance — can get 15 funded hours per week (38 weeks a year). This is separate from the working-families offer, and the GOV.UK checker is the best place to confirm whether you qualify.
Read more on GOV.UK ›15 universal hours for 3- and 4-year-olds
15 hours/week
15 universal hours for 3- and 4-year-olds
15 hours/week
Every 3- and 4-year-old in England is entitled to 15 funded hours per week (38 weeks a year), regardless of whether their parents work. It begins the term after their third birthday and continues until they start reception. Working families can add a further 15 hours, taking it to 30 in total.
Read more on GOV.UK ›Got a question about fees?
Georgia and Laura can talk you through any funding situation.