Funding
Childcare Options
- Funded & Non-Funded Places Available
- We welcome children on both funded and non-funded places.
- If your child isn’t eligible for funding, a full fee applies.
Early Education Entitlement (EEE)
- Sheldon Branch: Available for children aged 9 months – 4 years, depending on eligibility.
- Hodge Hill Branch: Available for children aged 20 months – 4 years, depending on eligibility.
- 15 or 30 hours per week (Term-Time Only).
- Flexible option: Funding can be spread across sessions – just chat with your nursery team.
- Extra hours are available at an additional cost.
Nursery Fees & Packages
Sheldon Branch vs. Hodge Hill Branch
Branch Fees at a Glance
| Sheldon Branch | Hodge Hill Branch | |
|---|---|---|
| Hourly Rate | £12.50 | £11.00 |
| Full Day | ||
| (8:00am – 6:00pm) | £70.00 | £60.00 |
| Half Day | ||
| (8:00am – 1:00pm or 1:00pm – 6:00pm) | £59.00 | £45.00 |
Optional Daily Extras
EARLY BIRD @Sheldon 7.30am -£6.00
- AM & PM Snack – £2.00
- Breakfast – £1.50
- Dinner & Pudding – £4.50
- Nappies – £0.50 each
- Nappy Sacks – £0.50
- Water Bottle – £1.00
- Sun Cream – £1.00 per day
- Workshops / Enrichment – £2.00 per person
- Graduation Ceremony – £5.00 per ticket
Trips are charged separately.
⭐ All-Inclusive Package
(For 15 & 30-Hour Funded Children)
Includes: ✔ All meals & snacks
✔ Nappies & daily consumables
✔ Sun cream
✔ Workshops & enrichment activities
Trips and graduation are not included.
Cost
- £1.50 per funded hour
- 15 hours: £22.50 per week
- 30 hours: £45.00 per week
ℹ️ Important Funding Information
In line with Department for Education (DfE) guidance, government funding covers the cost of education only. Nurseries are permitted to charge for additional consumables and services, such as meals, nappies, and enrichment activities.
The all-inclusive package is optional. Parents may choose to opt out if they wish.
Providing Items From Home
If opting out of the all-inclusive package:
✔ Food must be healthy and comply with our Healthy Eating Policy
✔ Snacks and sandwiches only
We are unable to reheat food brought from home due to food safety regulations
Pricing
Please speak to your chosen nursery how you can access your funded hours 15/30
Little Explorers Nursery: 0121 749 7876 / 07484 548883
Little Explorers Sheldon: 0121 743 2828/07738717582
