Fees & Funding | Little Raye's Daycare

Funding Options

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Select a funding type below to see the applicable fees. Not sure what you're eligible for? Get in touch and we'll help you work it out.

These are the standard fees for families not in receipt of government funding. The daily rate decreases as the number of days attended per week increases.

Children aged 6 months to 3 years

Standard fees — no government funding applied

Days per week	Daily rate	Weekly total	Monthly total
5 days a week	£73.00	£365.00	£1,581.67
4 days a week	£76.00	£304.00	£1,317.33
3 days a week	£79.00	£237.00	£1,027.00
2 days a week	£82.00	£164.00	£710.67

Pre-school children (3+ years)

Standard fees — no government funding applied

Days per week	Daily rate	Weekly total	Monthly total
5 days a week	£68.00	£340.00	£1,473.33
4 days a week	£71.00	£284.00	£1,230.67
3 days a week	£74.00	£222.00	£962.00
2 days a week	£77.00	£154.00	£667.33

From 1 September 2025, children aged 9 months and above are entitled to government funding from the start of the term after they turn 9 months (terms begin 1 Jan, 1 Apr, 1 Sep). The government pays 1,140 hours per year (30 hours a week for 38 weeks). We stretch this over the full year, giving parents two funded days per week. A minimum of three days attendance is required. Funding hours: 8am – 6pm.

9 months+ with 30 hours government funding

Government pays for two days — parents pay the remainder

Days per week	Daily rate	Parent pays (weekly)	Parent pays (monthly)
5 days — govt pays 2, parents pay 3	£84.00	£252.00	£1,092.00
4 days — govt pays 2, parents pay 2	£87.00	£174.00	£754.00
3 days — govt pays 2, parents pay 1	£90.00	£90.00	£390.00

Pre-schoolers are entitled to 15 hours of government funding from the start of the term after they turn 3 years old. This is not means-tested. Funding is given for 38 weeks of the year (term-time only). We stretch it over the whole year, giving parents one funded day per week. A minimum of two days attendance is required. Funding hours: 8am – 6pm.

Pre-school (3+ years) with 15 hours government funding

Government pays for one day — parents pay the remainder

Days per week	Daily rate	Parent pays (weekly)	Parent pays (monthly)
5 days — govt pays 1, parents pay 4	£71.00	£284.00	£1,230.66
4 days — govt pays 1, parents pay 3	£75.00	£225.00	£975.00
3 days — govt pays 1, parents pay 2	£83.00	£166.00	£719.33
2 days — govt pays 1, parents pay 1	£96.00	£96.00	£416.00

Some toddlers are entitled to 15 hours of government funding from the start of the term after they turn 2 years old. This is means-tested and depends on parents' circumstances. Funding is given for 38 weeks of the year (term-time only), equating to 570 hours per year. We offer this on a term-time basis and ask for a voluntary contribution to cover meals, extra activities, etc. A minimum of three days attendance is required.

Toddlers (2+ years) with 15 hours government funding

Means-tested — subject to eligibility. Term-time only.

Session	Voluntary contribution
5 days per week — 8:00am to 11:00am or 2:00pm to 5:00pm	£22.50
3 days per week — 8:00am to 1:00pm	£22.50

Additional days (any age group): £112.00 per day.

Late Collection

Late collection fees

We close at 6:00pm. The following charges apply for late collection.

Late collection charges

Effective from the moment we close at 6:00pm

Duration after closing	Charge
Up to 15 minutes (or part thereof)	£35.00
Up to 30 minutes (or part thereof)	£40.00
Up to 45 minutes (or part thereof)	£50.00
Up to 1 hour (or part thereof)	£60.00

Management reserves the right to apply late fees. Any absences including holidays, sickness, adverse weather, bank holidays, and the Christmas closure are charged at the full rate.

Terms & Conditions

Key terms you should know

Please read the following before enrolling. For any questions, don't hesitate to get in touch.

Sessions & Day Swaps

We do not offer half days or sessional care. We do not offer day swaps. You must give one month's notice if you wish to reduce or change your days. Changes are subject to availability.

Fees & Payment

All fees must be paid in advance on the 28th day of each month. There is a non-refundable administration fee of £60, plus a deposit of £200.00 which is deducted from the final bill when your child leaves. The deposit does not apply to funding hours entitlement only.

Opening Days

The nursery is open 51 weeks of the year. We close between Christmas and the New Year, on all bank holidays, and for three inset training days per year.

Fee Reviews

Fees are reviewed annually. Parents will be given at least one month's notice of any proposed changes before they take effect.

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