Creative Explorers Day Nursery | Discover & Grow at Creative Explorers
CREATIVE EXPLORERS DAY NURSERY
How Our Fees and Funding are calculated at Creative Explorers:
Our fees are based on the number of private (non-funded) hours your child attends each week.
The more private hours you book, the lower the hourly rate applied.
Fees are calculated monthly and averaged across the year, based on the 51 weeks per year that we are open (including public holidays and staff training days).
Once you have attended a nursery tour, we will be happy to provide a personalised quote tailored to your family’s individual needs and circumstances.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Private Hourly Rates
Private (paid) hours fall into weekly bands, with lower rates applied at higher attendance levels:
Private Hours Hourly Rate
1 – 10 = £20.00
11 – 20 = £18.00
21 – 30 = £16.00
31 – 40 = £14.00
41 + £ = £12.00
(Hourly rates apply to private hours only. Eligible funded hours are applied separately.)
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Food, Consumables & Activities
In addition to private hourly fees, daily offerings apply to support:
• Nutritious meals and snacks – £3 per session
• Nappies, wipes and care items – £2 per session
• Experiences and enrichment activities – £1 per session
Full details are available on request.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Government Childcare Funding:
We offer both 15-hour and 30-hour government funding, subject to eligibility.
All 3- and 4-year-olds in England receive universal 15 funded hours per week from the term after their third birthday.
Many working families are eligible for an additional 15 hours (30 hours total).
Some families may also qualify for 15 funded hours for 2-year-olds, depending on income, benefits or family circumstances.
As a year-round nursery, funded hours are stretched across 12 months, meaning approximately:
• 15 hours funding = around 11.18 hours per week across the year
• 30 hours funding = around 22.35 hours per week across the year
Funded hours are provided at £0 cost.
Any hours above your funded entitlement are charged as private hours.
Families are responsible for checking eligibility, applying for funding, and renewing their code each term. Failure to renew will result in full fees being chargeable.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Our Explorers Package
To keep things simple and transparent, we offer our families the opportunity to opt in to our Explorers Package which combine:
• Childcare hours
• Funding (where applicable)
• Daily food, consumables and activity contributions into one clear monthly fee.
Personalised package quotes are shared after your nursery visit.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Discounts & Booking Terms
• 10% discount for full-time attendance (5 days per week)
• 5% sibling discount (applied to the eldest child)
• Minimum booking of three full days per week.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Funding Verification
To apply funded hours, we require:
• Child’s full name
• Child’s date of birth
• Full name of the parent/guardian who applied
• National Insurance number of the applicant
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
Creative Explorers: Curious Minds, Brave Adventurers, Kind Friends, and Expressive Souls.
Need More Information?
Every family’s situation is different.
If cost, funding or eligibility feels confusing — or is creating a barrier — please speak with our team. We’re always happy
to help.
Recent & Upcoming Funding Changes
✅ From April 2024
- Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months and over can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
✅ From September 2025
- Children of working parents aged 9 months plus will be eligible for 30 hours per week, depending on household income and eligibility criteria.
(Availability depends on age and session structure—for example, children under 3 cannot attend PM-only sessions)
1. 15 Hours of Funded Childcare for Working Parents (Aged 9 Months & Over)
- Available to eligible working parents from April 2024.
- Increases to 30 hours per week from September 2025 (subject to availability and the child’s age).
How funding works at Creative Explorers:
✔ Term-time only (38 weeks per year) if using only 15 hours per week.
✔ Stretched funding if using hours across the whole year, reducing weekly hours but covering 51 weeks.
Start Dates
Child’s Birthday | Funding Starts |
1 Jan – 31 Mar | April |
1 Apr – 31 Aug | September |
1 Sep – 31 Dec | January |
📌 What you need to apply:
✔ Your funding code
✔ Child’s birth certificate
✔ Completed funding form (we’ll help you!)
2. Funded Education & Childcare for Two-Year-Olds
Your child may qualify for 15 hours of funded childcare per week if you receive benefits such as Universal Credit or Income Support, or if your child has additional needs or has been in local authority care.
📌 Starts the term after your child turns two and the term after you have been approved
📌 We will ask you for your letter from your local authority for proof of eligibility.
👉 Check eligibility: Childcare Choices
3. 15 Hours Funded Childcare for All Three-Year-Olds (Increasing to 30 Hours for Some Children Depending on Eligibility)
- All three-year-olds in England are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week.
- Some families will qualify for 30 hours per week, based on household income and eligibility criteria.
📌 Who qualifies for 30 hours?
✅ Parents earning at least £152 per week
✅ Parents earning less than £100,000 per year
✅ Parents on maternity/paternity leave, carers, or those with disabilities may still qualify.
📌 How to apply:
1️. Apply online: Childcare Choices
2️. Receive a funding code
3️. Share the code with us, complete our funding loop form and ensure we have your child’s documents —we’ll do the rest!
🚨 Remember to reconfirm every 3 months to keep your funding active.
4. Tax-Free Childcare 💰
This scheme tops up your payments—for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2 (up to £2,000 per child per year).
📌 Who qualifies?
✔ Parents earning £152+ per week but under £100,000 per year
✔ Children aged 0–11 (or up to 16 if disabled)
📌 How to apply:
1️. Sign up for a childcare account online
2️. Pay into your account, and the government adds the extra
3️. Use the funds to pay for childcare at Creative Explorers
👉 Read more at: Childcare Choices
👉 Apply at: Apply for free childcare if you’re working – GOV.UK
Need Help? Get in Touch!
We’re happy to guide you through the funding process.
📧 Email us: info@creative-explorers.co.uk
💬 Ask our team at drop-off
🌐 Visit: Childcare Choices
💡 Tip: Set a reminder to check your funding status every 3 months!
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Rear of Holy Innocents Church, The Annex: 134 Tottenham Lane, London, N8 7EL
Rear of 101 Tottenham Lane, N8 9BG
02033407885
Creative Explorers Harringay, Unit One, Magnus Heights, Hampden Road, N8 0EL,
0204 505 6770