Fees & Funding

Our Fees

Our standard fees for non-funded hours are £6 per hour and £50 per day. Parents receiving funding do not have any additional charges for funded hours

Early Education Entitlements (2026)

Universal 15 hours
Available to all eligible 3- and 4-year-olds (and some disadvantaged 2-year-olds). Free high-quality early education, usually spread over 38 weeks per year (term time).

30 hours for eligible working parents
Available for children from 9 months up to the start of school if parents/carers meet the criteria:

• Each parent (or single parent) earns the equivalent of the National Minimum Wage for at least 16 hours/week (minimum approx. £9,518 per year).
• Adjusted net income is less than £100,000 per year.
• Apply via GOV.UK to receive a 30-hour code.

Funding covers core provision only and is free at the point of use; stretched funding (fewer hours over more weeks, up to 51 weeks) is possible depending on provider agreement.

Concerns about Funding

We are committed to transparency and full compliance with local authority and national rules. If you have any questions or concerns about funded hours, eligibility or charges:

1. Contact nursery management first (in person, phone, email or via website form)
2. We will review and respond within our published complaints procedure timeframe
3. If still unresolved, contact your local authority Early Years Funding Team
   (details at: gov.uk/find-free-early-education)

Let’s Play Nursery works openly with families and local authorities to ensure funded places are delivered fairly and in children’s best interests.