Pricing

At Little Smarties we have an inclusive price. This means that there are no hidden surprises. Our fees cover all meals, nappies, accessories, milk (of your choice).

The exception is when your child is entitled to free care under the Government’s Free Funding. This funding covers basic childcare costs, and so food will be charged as extra during your ‘free funded’ period only. The funding covers up to 30 hours per week over school terms, but we stretch this to cover 51 weeks a year. The stretched amount means that you will received up to 22.35 hours a week for free over the 51 week period.

There are different fee arrangements depending on the age of your child. The fees are discounted if your child comes for a full week.

Fees are set once a year and changes will reflect local labour market conditions, government policy regarding funding and other market factors.

Pricing Structure.

Prices are valid from 1st April 2026

Under Two’s

Fees for non-funded hours	£9.10 per hour
Fees for non-funded hours for full timers	£8.40 per hour
Charge for food for every hour of funding	£2.10 per hour
Charge for nappies, wipes, creams, trips	None

Over Two’s

Fees for non-funded hours	£8.50 per hour
Fees for non-funded hours for full timers	£7.80 per hour
Charge for food for every hour of funding	£2.10 per hour
Charge for nappies, wipes, creams, trips	None

Early start sessions from 07.30-8.00 are available at £8.00.

Note: Maximum funding over 51 weeks is 11.18 hours per week for a child in receipt of 15 hours and 22.35 hours per week for a child eligible for 30 hours. This is because we stretch the 38 week term of funding over 51 weeks.

Note: Your child must be at least 9 months old prior to 31^st March 25 to receive funding from the April 2026 term. Please see www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for more details.

Note: The following sessions are available: Morning 8.00-13.00, Morning 8.00-14.00, Morning 8.00-14.30, Afternoon 13.00-18.00, All day 8.00-18.00.