Fees & Funding
This page explains explains how fees and government funding work at Bella Bambini Day Nursery
If you’d like more detail about eligibility, you can also visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.
| Session | Cost |
| Full day Meals & consumables included | £70 |
| AM session Meals & consumables included | £35 |
| PM session Meals & consumables included | £35 |
| Funded 30 hours support fee 3 full days Meals & consumables included | £11 p/d |
| Funded 15 hours support fee A day and a half Meals & consumables included | £5.50 p/d |
| Late collection charge | £15 per 15 minutes |
Free government-funded childcare
Funding is available for:
- All children aged 3 and 4 (15 hours)
- Some 2-year-olds (depending on eligibility)
- Working families with children aged 9 months and over
- Funding starts the term after your child reaches the right age and is offered during term time only (38 weeks per year).
What the free hours include
The free hours covers early education, including:
- Toys and resources needed to follow the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
- Qualified staff
- Learning activities
What the free hours do NOT include
The government funding does not cover:
- Nappies, wipes or creams
- Extra hours outside your funded entitlement
- Treats
These items are optional and are only charged if you choose to pay the support fee.
For any additional information or questions around fees and funding please don’t hesitate to contact us!💛
