Bookworms Daycare
Fees & Funding

Quality childcare, transparent pricing.

Clear daily rates, freshly prepared meals, and full support to access government funded childcare you're entitled to.

Nursery Fees

Monthly pricing from September 2025 onwards. Fees vary depending on term-time or non term-time attendance.

Non term-time

Prices per month (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Days attending Monthly fee
5 days £1231.44
4 days £1037.00
3 days £777.75
2 days £518.50

Term-time

Prices per month (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Days attending Monthly fee
5 days £1159.00
4 days £927.20
3 days £695.40
2 days £463.60

Government funding can be applied where eligible.

Childcare funding

Fees for families who claim funding are calculated on an individual basis depending on the sessions required.

Funding hours can be offered across different parts of the day:

  • 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • 7:00am – 5:00pm
  • 8:00am – 6:00pm

Additional hours outside funded sessions:

Charged at £8.00 per hour.

Optional meal provision

Meals can be provided by the nursery at the following costs per funded day:

  • Breakfast: £1.00
  • Lunch: £3.00
  • Afternoon snack: £2.50

Alternatively, you may provide packed lunches if preferred.

Please contact us for more information regarding additional costs.

You may be entitled to free hours.

9+ months funding

Working parents of children from 9 months may qualify for 15 funded hours per week (rising to 30 hours from September 2025).

2-year funding

Eligible families can access 15 funded hours per week for 2-year-olds.

3 & 4-year funding

All children receive 15 universal funded hours, with up to 30 hours for working families.

Check your eligibility and apply for funded childcare through the UK Government.

Apply for Free Childcare

Our daily routine

  • 7:00am – 8:20am

    Arrival and Breakfast Time

    A calm and happy start to the day with a warm welcome, free play, and a healthy breakfast to set everyone up for the morning.

  • 8:30am – 9:00am

    Morning Snack

    includes a selection of fresh fruit, warm buttered toast, homemade banana bread etc.

  • 9:00am – 11:30am

    Educational Children's Programme

    Engaging, play-based learning activities including songs, stories, creative tasks and early education tailored to each child's development.

  • 11:30am – 12:00pm

    Dinner

    A freshly prepared, nutritious lunch enjoyed together, encouraging social skills and healthy eating habits.

  • 12:30pm – 3:00pm

    Free Play Activities / Rest Time

    A balanced rest period where younger children can nap and older children enjoy calm play, stories, and relaxed indoor activities.

  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm

    Afternoon Snack

    A light and tasty snack with fruit and refreshments to re-energise children for the afternoon session.

  • 3:30pm – 6:00pm

    Free Play / Outdoor Play

    A fun-filled end to the day with outdoor adventures, creative play, and activities that encourage imagination and exploration.

Questions about fees or funding?

We’re happy to help you understand your options.