Funded childcare for 3 and 4 year olds

 

All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to up to 15 funded hours per week, for up to 38 weeks per year during term time.

Children can start claiming from the funding block after their third birthday:

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Child’s birthday                                               Funding starts from

1 January – 31 March                                     April 1st

1 April – 31 August                                         September 1st

1 September – 31 December                       January 1st

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Funded hours are paid directly to the Pre-School and are not paid to parents.

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Parents will need to complete a funding contract with Sunny Days Pre-School. This is usually completed once a year, unless your child’s hours change.

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Families may also be able to split funded hours between Sunny Days Pre-School and one other provider, as long as both providers are using the same term-time funding arrangement.

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Funded childcare for 2 year olds

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Some 2 year olds are eligible for 15 funded hours per week, for up to 38 weeks per year during term time.

Children can start claiming from the funding block after their second birthday:

 

Child’s birthday                                                 Funding starts

1 January – 31 March                                       April 1st

1 April – 31 August                                           September 1st

1 September – 31 December                          January 1st​

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Eligibility information is available through Buckinghamshire Council. For 2 year old funding enquiries, contact:

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Email: 2yearoldfunding@buckinghamshire.gov.uk
Telephone: 01296 387 000

 

30 hours funded childcare

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Eligible working families may be entitled to up to 30 hours per week, for 38 weeks of the year.

Parents must apply for a 30 hours code and reconfirm their eligibility every 3 months. The deadline dates are:

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• 31 March

• 31 August

• 31 December

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You can apply through the Childcare Choices website.

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Fees​

 

Fees are charged for children who are aged under 3 and are not yet entitled to either the Universal Funded Entitlementor 2 year old funding.

Fees are also charged for children who use their full 15 funded hours at another setting, or for any additional hours not covered by funding.

 

The current fee is: £21 per session

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Sessions

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Sunny Days Pre-School runs during term time, in line with the school year. Our sessions are:

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Monday – Thursday:  8:30am – 3:00pm

Friday: 8:30am – 12:30pm

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Payment

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Invoices are issued monthly in advance. Payment should be made by the due date shown on the invoice.

We accept payment by:

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• Cash

• BACS transfer

• Tax-Free Childcare accounts

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At least one month’s notice is required when a child leaves Pre-School.

Fees are still payable if your child is absent due to illness or holidays taken during term time.