Hours & Fees
Please note prices are reviewed annually
Last updated April 2025
Help with Childcare Costs
There are numerous ways for parents to save money on their childcare costs, these are accessed via the childcare choices’ government website, including tax free childcare which can save 20 percent up to £2000, we will of course help and advise the best we can. Please be aware that some of these benefits may affect benefits you already receive so please check it is financially beneficial.
How to use the government funded hours
15/30 hours Funding
At Little Blossoms we are proud to have been able to offer the funding without a consumable charge since its introduction.
We offer Government funding Term time only (via North Yorkshire term dates).
The term after your child reaches 9 months old, if you are eligible they will be entitled to 15 hours, an additional 15 hours can also be claimed from the ages of 3 years old if you are eligible, there is an online application process which parents need to apply for this on the Government Website once this is confirmed you will receive an email confirming your application and a code.
Our funding model options
How can I use my 15-hour funding?
Option 1
1 day 8am-6pm = 10 hours fully funded
Option 2
1 day 8am-5pm = 9 hours fully funded
Option 3
2 days 8am-5pm = 18 hours
(15 hours funded, plus 3 hours top up charge of £27)
Funding runs from term to term for example Sept-Dec, Jan-Mar, April- July. Funding cannot be used if your child is starting mid-way through a term, children must attend at the start of the term to be able to claim for that’s terms funding.
How can I use my 30-hour funding?
Option 1
3 days 8am-6pm = 30 hours fully funded
Option 2
3 days 8am-5pm = 27 hours fully funded (3 hours not claimed)
Option 3
3 Days 8am-5pm (27 hours fully funding) and a 4th day, 3 hours funded and top up of £54 for a Standard Day or £18 for a half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm). Please note half days are on a limited basis only due to limited places.