*Parents who work more than 16 hours a week and earn less than £100,000
Funding - Free Early Education
The Early Bird Pre-School CIC is registered with Hertfordshire County Council to offer 15 hours per week of free early education for all children the term after their 3rd birthday as follows:
Child’s Birthday | Funding starts |
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Turns 3 on or before 31st December | Beginning of Spring Term (January) |
Turns 3 on or before 31st March | Beginning of Summer Term (April) |
Turns 3 on or before 31st August | Beginning of Autumn Term (September) |
Some 3-4 year olds may be entitled to an additional 15 hours per week. For further details ask a member of staff or follow this link.
We are registered to offer 15 hours free childcare for children aged 2 whose families receive the following benefits:
income support
income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance (JSA)
income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA)
Universal Credit – if you and your partner have a combined income from work of less than £15,400 a year after tax
tax credits and you have an annual income of under £16,190 before tax
the guaranteed element of State Pension Credit
support through part 6 of the Immigration and Asylum Act
the Working Tax Credit 4-week run on (the payment you get when you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit).
Free childcare is also available for children who:
are looked after by a local authority
have a current statement of special educational needs or an education, health and care plan
have left care through a special guardianship or an adoption or child arrangement order
get disability living allowance.
To receive a 2 year funded place you must first apply to the local authority for a code. This can be done here: Childcare and free early education | Hertfordshire County Council
Once you have received the code please provide this code to the setting (admin@earlybirdpreschool.co.uk). Unless we receive this code we will invoice you for an unfunded place.
For more information about funding and eligibility visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Please note, all entitlement is subject to places being available. See our admissions policy for more information.
Our session hourly rate is £6.50 per hour (rising to £7.50 per hour in April 2024)
In light of the new government childcare support funding we are currently reviewing our fees for September 2024 to ensure we remain affordable to parents but sustainable.
Please note that session fees are charged half termly. All Fees are non non-refundable and non-transferable (see our policies and procedures page for more information). We accept Child Care Vouchers, cash, cheques and bank transfers. Please see your invoice for payment details.
We offer a 10% discount for twins / siblings attending at the same time
Don't forget to check if you can save 20% of your childcare costs with Tax Free Childcare! Go to www.childcarechoices.gov.uk for more information
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