Fees & Funding Sept 25-Jul 26
Little Acorns accepts all forms of Government Funding for children aged 2 - 4 years.
Your free entitlement hours, 15 or 30 hours, will be applied over continuous sessions. Any hours exceeding your full entitlement will be charged as stated in our fees below.
For information and how to apply for funded hours, please visit
Consumables Charge - £1.00 per day
Our "consumables charge" covers costs beyond the government's funded hours, such as nappies, wipes, sun cream, and additional activities. The monies also go towards extra curricular activities, enhancing every childs learning experience.
What it covers
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Pre-school costs like nappy bags, wipes, sun cream, special crafts, activities, outside visits and visitors, parties and celebrations that are not included in the basic funded hours.
How it is charged
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Charges are applied for each day attended, £1.00 per day.
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This is invoiced half termly.
The Consumables fee will increase in Sept 2026 to £1.50 per day but will now include a fruit/ver snack for your child.
The Consumables Charge is voluntary. If you do not wish to pay the consumables charge you will need to sign an agreement to this effect. Please make us aware so next steps can be discussed.
Fees
Fees are charged for any sessions/hours attended exceeding funded hours or for families not in receipt of funded hours.
Our fees are reviewed annually in September.
Morning sessions (Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm)
2 year old £24.50
3+ year old £21.00
Lunch Club add on (Monday - Friday 12pm-1pm)
2 year old £7.00
3+ year old £6.00
Afternoon sessions (Monday-Thursday 12pm-3:20pm)
2 year old £22.50
3+ year old £20.00
*fee rates change the term following your child's 3rd birthday.
Fees from September 2026
Morning sessions (Monday-Friday 8:30am-12pm)
2 year old £25.50
3+ year old £22.00
Lunch Club add on (Monday - Friday 12pm-1pm)
2 year old £8.00
3+ year old £7.00
Afternoon sessions (Monday-Thursday 12pm-3:20pm)
2 year old £23.50
3+ year old £21.00
Ad hoc sessions - £30 per session