Fees & funding
We accept all funding options, including the government’s 15 and 30 hours funded childcare. We also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.
Registration & fees
A one-off registration fee of £20 is required when you register your child with us
Our session rate is £6.50 per hour for unfunded hours
We ask for a £1 daily contribution for the Preschool provided breakfast for those children who attend the optional Breakfast Club. This session (8am-9am daily) cannot be paid for using funded hours
We ask you to either supply your child’s mid-morning snack or pay a £0.50 daily contribution for the Preschool provided snack
Our fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.
Fees are invoiced monthly and payable in advance.
Free childcare - Government funding for children 9 months to 4 years old
The UK government offers several childcare support schemes to help families in England to manage costs. Here's a summary of the main options available in England as of 2025:
1. Free Childcare for Working Parents
Eligibility: Working parents with children aged 9 months to 4 years.
Entitlement: Up to 30 hours of free childcare per week during term time.
2. 15 Hours Free Childcare for All 3 and 4-Year-Olds
Eligibility: All children aged 3 and 4 in England.
Entitlement: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (570 hours annually).
3. 15 Hours Free Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
Eligibility: Families receiving certain benefits.
Entitlement: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.
4. Tax-Free Childcare
How It Works: For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2.
Annual Limit: Up to £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 for disabled children).
Eligibility: Available to working families not receiving Universal Credit.
5. Childcare Vouchers (Closed to New Applicants)
Status: Scheme closed to new applicants.
Current Users: Can continue if already enrolled.
Additional Resources
Childcare Choices: Comprehensive information on all childcare support options.
Please note that childcare support schemes may change. For up to date information, refer to the government websites provided above.
15 hours of funded childcare or early education is for 38 weeks (term time) and a total of 570 hours per year. You can use this flexibly with one or more childcare provider.
Opening Hours
We are open Monday to Friday
Breakfast club: 8-9am
Morning session: 9am-12pm
Afternoon session: 12-3pm
Full day session: 9am-3pm
Fees & Funding
We charge £6.50 per hour for unfunded hours and a
one-time £20 administration fee.
We accept Government funded hours and all employer childcare vouchers & tax-free childcare.
Term Dates
We are open term-time, excluding inset days.
We follow the Surrey County Council school term dates.
Come & say hello
We’d love to have your child join us at Blackdown Preschool.
If you’d like to book in a visit, please get in touch.