Fees & Funding
Most families save more than they expect
Quality early years education is an investment — and there are more ways to reduce the cost than most families realise. Between government funding, employer schemes, and our own discount programme, many of our families cover a significant portion of their fees before they've paid a penny from their own pocket. Here's what's available.
Funding Finder
If you’re a working parent, you may be able to get 30 hours of free childcare a week if your child is aged 9 months to 4 years old. You’ll get these 30 hours for 38 weeks of the year. You may be able to get free childcare for more than 38 weeks a year if you take fewer hours over more weeks. All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education or childcare per week. If you or your child get extra support, you may be eligible for free education and childcare for 2 year olds.
15-30 Free Hours
Government-funded hours
All 3 and 4-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week. Working families may be eligible for 30 hours. Eligible 2-year-olds from lower-income households also qualify for 15 hours. We hold funded places at all three settings — but they go quickly. Register your interest early.
Funding is applied from the term after your child turns the eligible age. Set a reminder — it's worth it.
Workplace Nursery Scheme
The largest single saving available to working parents.
The Workplace Nursery Scheme allows your employer to pay your childcare fees from your gross salary — before tax and National Insurance are calculated. For higher earners, the saving can be substantial: often £3,000–£10,000+ per year depending on your income and employer setup. It cannot be combined with Tax-Free Childcare, but it typically delivers a much larger saving.We work directly with employers to set up the scheme. If your company doesn't currently offer it, we can help you make the case.
Tax-Free Childcare
The government adds 20p for every £1 you pay in.
Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme available to most working families. For every £1 you pay into your account, the government tops it up by 20p — up to £2,000 per child per year (£4,000 for disabled children). You pay your fees from your account, and the top-up happens automatically. It can be used alongside our own discounts and early years funding.
Our discounts
Sibling Discount
Sibling Discount
5% off per additional child enrolled simultaneously.
Advanced Payment
Advanced Payment
2.5% for 3 months upfront, 5% for 6, 7.5% for 9, 10% for a full year.
Referral discount
Referral discount
5% off for every family you recommend who joins. Uncapped. Runs for 6 months per referral.
Public Sector
Public Sector
Up to 50% off for NHS workers and local authority staff. A small acknowledgement of what you do.
