Session Times and Fees (1st April 2025 to 31st December 2025)
Private Sessions
Funded Sessions
NOTES (Funded Sessions)
- There are various Government support schemes that may be available to you depending on your personal situation. Please take a look the Childcare Choices website which gives details of what support could be available to you; www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
- If your child is eligible for 15 or 30 Working Parent Funded Hours and attends less than 15 or 30 hours per week, you can stretch your hours into the non-funded weeks.
We offer the following funded places;
- Working Parent Funding for ages 9+ Months, 2 Years, 3 Years. 15 Hours & 30 Hours.
- 2 Year Disadvantaged. 15 Hours term-time only.
- Please note that your child must attend at least 2 days when funded.
NOTES (For Private & Funded Sessions)
Stretching Funded Hours
If your child is eligible for 15 or 30 Working Parent Funded Hours and attends fewer than the full funded hours each week, you may choose to stretch these hours across non-funded weeks.
Deposit
A £50 deposit is required to secure your child’s place. This will be refunded when your child begins with us, in line with your contract. Please note: if you change your start date or session days BEFORE your child starts at Rainbow Day Care, the deposit will not be refunded.
Consumables & Meal Charges
Consumable and meal charges apply for all children accessing government-funded hours. Government funding does NOT cover certain elements of childcare, and to deliver a full, enriched curriculum we must charge for these additional items.
These may include: meals, snacks, drinks, cooking/baking ingredients, sun cream, nappy sacks, PPE, learning journals, play foam, play-doh, gardening resources, printing and laminating materials, photos, library resources, sand, sensory resources, outings, celebrations, events, fundraising activities, and other extras.
These charges will be itemised on invoices for funded sessions and are already included within the fees for privately paid sessions.
Full fees remain payable for child sickness, absence, holidays, and for any unplanned closure beyond our control.
Please see the Fees section of our website for our current structure.
Invoices & Payments
Invoices are issued monthly in advance via the Famly App, with notification sent by email. Fees must be paid by the due date shown. Late payments will incur a 10% Late Payment Fee. Continued non-payment may result in the loss of your child’s place and could lead to legal action to recover outstanding fees.
Nappies, Wipes & Drinks
Parents/carers must provide nappies and wipes. We provide cow’s milk and water. If your child requires alternative drinks, these must be supplied by you. (Fruit juice is not permitted in nursery.)
Accepted Payment Methods
We accept: Famly Pay, Bank Transfer, Debit/Credit Card, Apple Pay, Android Pay, Tax-Free Childcare, Childcare Vouchers, and Cash.
Funding Information
Government support with childcare costs may be available depending on your circumstances. Please visit the Best Start In Life website for full details: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/
Funding Options at Rainbow Day Care
We offer a range of government-funded places for eligible families, including:
- 15 hours funding for eligible 2-year-olds
- 15 hours universal funding for all 3 & 4-year-olds
- 30 hours Working Parent funding for eligible children from 9 months+
- All funded children must attend a minimum of 2 days per week
You will be asked to complete a Funding Declaration Form to allow us to confirm eligibility and access your funded entitlement on your behalf.
You can check eligibility and apply at: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/
Our team is always happy to guide you through the process.
If you would like to arrange to visit the nursery to take a look around & meet the team, please Contact Us.
To secure a place for your child, please complete our online Application Form
