FEES & HOURS AT EASTLEIGH
The following fixed fees apply across all our rooms — Strawberries, Raspberries and Elderberries (3 months – 4 years).
For eligible families, we’re able to accept government funding.
From Sept 2025, most children are entitled to up to 30 hours of government-funded childcare over 38 weeks.
At TMB, we stretch this to 22 hours per week for 51 weeks. Working hours and salary thresholds apply. Check the government’s website for eligibility details via the ‘Learn More’ button below, or ask our nursery staff for help with the process. If a child is eligible then you can find out how to apply for funding via this link.
FEE STRUCTURE:
| Session | Hours | Fees | Food & Consumables | Possible Extras |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Full Day | 07:30 – 18:00 | £78 | £16.40 | Additional 30-minute charge (due to funding cap): £3.71 (if applicable) |
| AM | 07.30 – 13.00 | £54.50 | £8.20 | N/A |
| PM | 13.00 – 18.00 | £49.50 | £8.20 | N/A |
WHAT THIS MEANS FOR YOUR INVOICE:
| Session Type | Fees |
|---|---|
| Non-funded Full Day | £78 |
| Non-funded Half Day | £54.50 (AM) and £49.50 (PM) |
| Fully Funded Full Day | £16.40 (food, consumables, and 30-minute charge) |
| Fully Funded Half Day | £8.20 (food and consumables only) |
| Partially Funded Full Day (e.g., 2 hours of funding used) | £63.16 (8.5 hours x £7.43 hourly rate) |
FUNDING SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES
We offer funded childcare places for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years.
To make things simple, our team takes care of the funding process on your behalf. We’ll guide you through what’s available, stretch your hours across the year, and make sure everything is as smooth and consistent as possible.
We also accept all major childcare vouchers — please just ask the team if you’d like more information.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR FUNDED CHILDREN
For families using government funding for 3 & 4-year-olds (and for 9-month and 2-year-olds from Sept 2025), the following fixed charge applies:
Daily Additional Charge:
£16.40 per day
Includes all meals, snacks, and the unfunded half-hour each day.
We stretch government-funded hours across the full year to help families benefit from consistent childcare. Please get in touch with the team for more details or to explore your funding options.
ADDITIONAL CHARGES FOR FUNDED CHILDREN
For families using government funding for 3 & 4-year-olds (and for 9-month and 2-year-olds from Sept 2025), the following fixed charge applies:
Daily Additional Charge:
£16.40 per day
Includes all meals, snacks, and the unfunded half-hour each day.
We stretch government-funded hours across the full year to help families benefit from consistent childcare. Please get in touch with the team for more details or to explore your funding options.
