Fees & Funding
At Buds to Blossoms Nursery, we believe high-quality childcare should be accessible and transparent.
We care for children from 6 months to 5 years, offering a nurturing, wholesome curriculum that gives little ones the very best start.
Our Nursery Fees (Non-funded) 2025
Our non-funded places are available for the following two options:
- Full day: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
- Short day: 8:00 am – 2:45 pm
- Minimum booking: Two days per week, helping your child settle in and form friendships
| Days Per Week | Monthly Fees | |
|---|---|---|
|
|
Full Day 8am – 6pm |
Short Day 8am to 2.45pm |
|
5 |
£2,166.67 |
£1,733.33 |
|
4 |
£1,733.33 |
£1,386.67 |
|
3 |
£1,300 |
£1,040 |
|
2 |
£866.67 |
£693.33 |
Prices are based on a 52-week year.
Opening Times
We are open Monday to Friday 8.00am to 6.00pm
We are closed on Bank Holidays, the period between Christmas and New Year, and for one week over the Spring school half-term. Please ask for details.
- Ad-hoc bookings: £100 for a full day, £80 for a short day – bookings must be made and approved in advance
- What’s included: our non-funded fees include everything your child needs – meals (breakfast, snacks, lunch, dinner and drinks). Plus, enriching extras, like dance lessons and Playball, an action-packed sports session.
Payments
- Fees are invoiced via email, and payable within the first five days of each month.
- Fees are reviewed annually each September, with one month’s notice if there are any changes.
- If costs outside our control rise unexpectedly, fees may be adjusted – we’ll always notify you in advance.
- To retain your child’s place, fees are payable even if your child is absent due to illness or holidays.
Deposit
A refundable £500 deposit secures your child’s place. This is refunded once your final month’s invoice is settled.
Early Years Nursery Education Funding (NEF)
Buds to Blossoms accepts Government Nursery Education Funding [NEF] for all eligible children:
- From the term after their third birthday (Universal Entitlement)
- From 9 months old for eligible families — please contact us for details
Our Nursery Fees - Funded Rates 2025
Funded Fees for 2 yr olds – 15 hours
| Days / Week | 47.5 funded hours per month | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
£0.00 |
£1,736.00 |
|
4 |
£0.00 |
£1,303.00 |
|
3 |
£0.00 |
£870.50 |
|
2 |
£0.00 |
£437.50 |
Funded Fees for 2 yr olds – 30 hours
| Days / Week | 95 funded hours per month | Non-funded hours / month |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
£0.00 |
£1,308.00 |
|
4 |
£0.00 |
£875.00 |
|
3 |
£0.00 |
£442.00 |
|
2 |
£0.00 |
£86.00 |
Funded Fees for 3 to 5 yr olds – 15 hours
| Days / Week | 47.5 funded hours per month | Monthly Rate |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
£0.00 |
£1,867.00 |
|
4 |
£0.00 |
£1,434.00 |
|
3 |
£0.00 |
£1,000.00 |
|
2 |
£0.00 |
£390.00 |
Funded Fees for 3 to 5 yr olds – 30 hours
| Days / Week | 95 funded hours per month | Non-funded hours / month |
|---|---|---|
|
5 |
£0.00 |
£1,571.00 |
|
4 |
£0.00 |
£1,138.00 |
|
3 |
£0.00 |
£705.00 |
|
2 |
£0.00 |
£325.00 |
Nursery Childcare Vouchers
Buds to Blossoms accepts childcare vouchers. If you wish to pay with childcare vouchers, contact us for our scheme registration number.
Please note, payment must be received by the first day of the month.
Tax-Free Childcare
We are a member of the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme. This is designed to help working parents, and offers up to £2,000 a year, per child, towards childcare costs. To check your eligibility and apply, click here.
As above, payment must be received by the first day of the month.
Ready to Join Us?
For any questions about fees or funding — or to secure your child’s place — please get in touch here.