Help with fees
For almost all parents there is help available with the cost of nursery fees in a number of ways .Please make enquiries to check your entitlement.
Childcare Element of Working Tax Credit
The Working Tax Credit has a childcare element that will pay up to 80% of your childcare costs, up to £140 per week for families with childcare costs for one child and £ 240 per week for families with 2 or more children subject to status. Parents/ carers must be working a minimum of 16 hour per week,
Employer Voucher Scheme
We accept various childcare vouchers provided by your employer. You do not pay tax or National Insurance on this portion of your salary and you could save up to £1600 a year. We currently accept –Busy Bees, Accor, Care 4.SodhexoPass. Please ask your employer if they issue vouchers.
Early Years Entitlement
We are in receipt of Government Funding of 15 hours nursery care for 3 and 4 year old children for 38 weeks of the year. The Secret Garden will be offering 15 hours per week early years entitlement, this is offered between 8a.m. and 6pm.
You can claim Early Years Entitlement Funding for your child following their third birthday
Please contact the nursery for further details.
