Hours & Fees
Please note prices are reviewed annually
Last updated May 2024
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 3 years old, they will be entitled to 15 hours universal funding, an additional 15 extended hours can also be claimed if you are eligible, there is an online application process which parents need to apply for this on the Governments Childcare Choices 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 and 1 half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) = 15 hours free
Option 2
1 day 8am-5pm and 1 half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm) = 14 hours free (1 hour not claimed)
Option 3
2 days 8am-5pm = 18 hours
(15 hours free, plus 3 hours top up charge of £25.50)
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 free funding
Option 2
3 days 8am-5pm = 27 hours free funding (3 hours not claimed)
Option 3
3 Days 8am-5pm (27 hours free funding) and a 4th day, 3 hours funding and top up of £51 for a Standard Day or £17 for a half day (8am-1pm or 1pm-6pm).