Additional charges information

Funded hours are provided free of charge. However, government funding does not cover all childcare costs. Some additional charges, known as consumables may apply that are voluntary.  These include:

• Meals
• Extra activities (annual zoo trip) Each summer term we have an annual trip to the via coach.  There is a voluntary fee of an estimated £35 for attendance.  No childcare session on trip day.  

Pattern of hours

Bambinos Montessori operates flexible funded hours.

30hrs funding 

• Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm over 51 weeks; Stretched hours (11.17 hours over 51 weeks) 
• Monday to Friday 8am - 6pm term time over 38 weeks 

15hrs funding

• Monday to Friday 8am - 1pm over 51 weeks ; Stretched hours (11.17 hours over 51 weeks)  
• Monday to Friday 1pm - 6pm over 51 weeks ; Stretched hours (11.17 hours over 51 weeks) 
• Monday to Friday 9am - 12pm term time over 38 weeks 
• Monday to Friday 1pm - 4pm term time over 38 weeks 
• Monday to Friday 9am - 4pm term time over 38 weeks

Meals and Snacks 

For children aged 3months to 5years 

• Breakfast: £1 per day
• Lunch: £2 per day
• Tea: £1.50 per day
• Snacks: £1 per day

Help with the cost of childcare

Government schemes accepted:

• Tax Free Childcare
• Childcare Vouchers
• Universal Credits childcare payments

To apply for funding or to see what you are eligible for go to: 

Best Start in Life - childcare and early years education