At Little Acorns Brighton, we welcome children from 1 year to 4 years old and have a simple pricing structure with no hidden extras. We run for the full 52 weeks and our fees cover all food, snacks, drinks and nappies - although you can provide your own if you prefer. Our rates are highly competitive for a teacher-led nursery. All we do ask is that your child attends for a minimum of two full days (or 4 half days) so that they can build a relationship with their keyworker.
Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE)
Some two year olds and all three and four year olds will be entitled to receive ‘Early Years Funded Entitlement (EYFE)’ funding, this is available from the start of the term after your child’s second or third birthday. We offer two funding options depending on your eligibility, please see below.
15 hour offer
Currently, eligible two year olds and all three and four year olds can have up to 15 hours per week for 38 weeks each year. As Little Acorns Nursery School is open 52 weeks per year we stretch your entitlement over all these weeks. This means your child can receive up to 10 hours EYFE every week they attend and any additional fees will remain constant throughout the year.
FULLY FUNDED PLACES - NO ADDITIONAL COSTS!
We have limited spaces available for Parents/Carers who would like to attend for just one day per week using only their 10 hours EYFE., with no additional costs. Please contact Bex at brightonlittleacorns@gmail.com to find out more.
30 hour offer
Some children aged 3 and 4 will be eligible for 30 hours of government funded childcare for 38 weeks of the year (570 hours). As Little Acorns Nursery School is open 52 weeks per year, we can stretch your entitlement over all these weeks. This means your child can receive up to 21 hours EYFE every week they attend and your fees will remain constant throughout the year.
Who is eligible for 30 hours of funding?
• Children of a single parent who work, on average, a weekly minimum equivalent of 16 hours a week at national minimum wage or national living wage and does not earn more than £100,00 per year.
• Children of a couple, BOTH of whom earn, on average, a weekly minimum equivalent of 16 hours a week at national minimum wage or national living wage minimum of 16 hours a week with neither independently earning more than £100,000 each.
How do I apply?
The government has launched a website where parents can register and enter their personal details, you will then receive confirmation of eligibility. All eligible parents will then receive an 11-digit code that they must share with their chosen childcare setting. The funding can be used at more than one setting. At Little Acorns Nursery School, we we will
be offering the 30 hours of funding to eligible 3 and 4 year olds over a stretched offer, covering our 52 weeks of opening.
https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
Please follow the link above to register for an HMRC portal account to register for 30 hours funding. By setting up an account or by using an existing government gateway account you will receive your eligibility code. Once received please pass this on to Little Acorns along with your NI number and child’s DOB. All details will be validated by Brighton and Hove Council before confirming your nursery place. The website also lists lots of helpful information on any help you may be eligible for towards your childcare costs such as Tax Free Childcare Scheme - eligibility is listed below
• For working families, including the self-employed, in the UK
• Earning under £100k and at least £139 per week (equal to 16 hours at the National Minimum or Living Wage) each
• Who aren't receiving Tax Credits, Universal Credit or childcare vouchers
• With children aged 0-11 (or 0-16 if disabled)
• For every £8 you pay into an online account, the government will add an extra £2, up to £2,000 per child per year
What happens if my circumstances change?
Parents will have to go onto the government’s website every three months to confirm that their circumstances have not changed. If there has been a change, for example, the loss of a job, they will no longer be eligible. However, there will be a grace period that will allow your child to continue having their 30 hours free childcare while you find another job. Whatever your circumstances, all three and four year olds will still be entitled to 570 hours a year of free childcare.
You can use the 21 free EYFE hours per week as a combination of: 3 full days; 2 full days and 2 half days; or 1 full day and 4 half days.
FULLY FUNDED PLACES - NO ADDITIONAL COSTS!
We have limited spaces available for Parents/Carers who would like to attend for just two days per week using 20 hours EYFE. Please contact Bex at brightonlittleacorns@gmail.com to find out more.
