Our sessions
Morning (£17.50)
A morning of structured learning and fun. Snack is included in this session, but is payable at 75p for 2 year olds and £1 for 3-4.
- 9 am – 11:30 am
- Welcome time
- Adult-supported/led activities
- Snack time
- Free play – indoors and outdoors
- Group time
- Circle/small group time
Afternoon (£17.50)
- 12:30 pm – 3 pm
- Welcome time
- Adult-supported/led activities
- Snack time
- Free play – indoors and outdoors
- Group time
- Circle/small group time
Full day (£42)
A full day of learning and fun. This plan includes lunch (to be provided by carer)
Snack is 75p for 2 year olds and £1 for 3-4.
- 9 am – 3 pm
- Welcome times
- Adult-supported/led activities
- Snack times
- Free play – indoors and outdoors
- Group times
- Circle/small group times
Early session (subject to availability)
- From 8.15am £7.75 (if not included in funding)
- From 8.30am £5.25 (if not included in funding)
- From 8.45am £2.75 (if not included in funding)
- Free play – indoors and outdoors
Late session (subject to availability)
- We now open 3pm – 4pm (subject to demand)
- Until 3.15pm £2.75 (if not included in funding)
- Until 3.30pm £5.25 (if not included in funding)
- Until 3.45pm £7.75 (if not included in funding)
Lunch (£7)
Eligible parents are able to access the full 30 funded hours with our setting.
You can check your eligibility at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk.
2, 3 & 4 Year Old Funding
Bottesford Bunnies is registered as a provider for 2 year old funded children . 2 year old funding is subject to certain criteria and if eligible, it is available for 15 hours per week as for the 3/4 year old funding as explained below. There is an online eligibility checker at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk or please ask if you are unsure what to do.
Government funded subsidy is available for each child from the term after they turn 3 years old ( from the age of 2 if eligible for 2 year old funding)
Universal 15 hour funding
2. 3 and 4 year old universal government funded subsidy covers up to 15 hours per week for 38 week of the academic year (universal entitlement max 570 hours per birth year).
Extended 30 hour offer for 3 and 4 year olds
Qualifying families may be eligible for an additional government funded subsidy of 15 hours per week or 38 weeks of the academic year (extended entitlement, making up to 1140 hours per birth year).
Eligibility can be checked at www.beststartinlife.gov.uk.
- Breakfast care from 8.15am costs £7.50, £5 from 8.30am (if not included in funding) this does not include breakfast.
- Lunch care does not include food (children bring a packed lunch) this costs £6.50, if not included in funding.
- The hourly fee is £6.50 (or funded if eligible for government funding subsidy) payment is required 14 days from the beginning of each month.
- Consumables (snacks) are charged at 50p per session. These are not payable if in receipt of 2 year funding (not working parent) and Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)
- Fees continue to be payable even if the child is absent. This is because staffing rotas have been organised termly and will not be altered if a child is absent.
- Every child’s place at Bottesford Bunnies is conditional upon continued payment of any necessary fees. If a child is withdrawn for whatever reason from the Pre-School , or session changes are requested, 4 weeks written notice is required and fees are payable during those notice period.
The high educators to child ratios ensures that we are not only always compliant with statutory requirements but we are able to provide excellent levels of attention to the children.