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Flexible Timings, Charges & Funding

Flexible Timings

We understand the demands of modern family life, which is why Little Gems Nursery is open for 50 weeks a year, from 7:30am to 6:00pm. Our extended hours are designed to support parents' busy schedules while providing a stable and consistent environment for your child.

Charges and Funding

Little Gems Nursery's standard day rate starts from £57 per day (charges include all meals and snacks), with further discounts available based on the number of sessions booked per week. We are pleased to participate in the Government Nursery Education Grant funding which entitles your child to 15 hours per week of subsidised child-care. We also offer 30 hours of funding for working parents. The term after your child’s third birthday, you will be able to claim up to 15 or 30 hours per week if eligible.

Please see the details below of our offering:

  • 9 months & 2 year olds: Families can receive 15 hours of funded working parent childcare for children aged 2 years+. 

  • 3 & 4 year olds: Families can receive 15 & 30 hours (for working parents) of funded childcare for children aged 3 years+.

The funded hours are provided across 38 weeks during term time. For 15 hours you must do a minimum of 3 days. For 30 hrs, you must do a minimum of 5 days. 

About Funding 

 *Your child will automatically receive 15 hours of funding the term following their 3rd birthday. To claim the additional 15 hours, you will need to visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check your eligibility and apply.

Deductions are made from the school charges on qualifying for the 15 hour or 30 hour free childcare entitlement, once an eligibility code has been obtained from 30 hours free childcare - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please be aware that in the year that a child is 3 years & 4 years old they are entitled to the Trafford Nursery Grant for up to 30 hours per week. We are also taking children who are aged 2 years old and entitled to the Trafford Nursery Grant for up to 15 hours per week for working families.

We have a limited number of spaces available for funding - please speak to our Nursery Manager for more information. 

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