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Fees & Attendance Information

From January 2026 Early Education Providers are required to publish the costs of any chargeable extras in line with the Department for Education’s Statutory Guidance. Costs should be clear, up-to-date and easily accessible to parents, to enable parents to make an informed choice of provider. This page is dedicated to the information relating to costs at Meldreth Preschool.

Preschool Provision Funded & Chargeable Items

Description

Details

 Price
15 Hours Funded Childcare
  • Available in Term Time over 38 weeks as either 5 mornings per week or 5 afternoons per week
  • You can get it from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, starting on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September.

Free

Bookings are made through Magicbooking. We accept childcare vouchers. If you wish to change the number of sessions your child attends, please provide at least half a term’s notice.
30 hours Funded Childcare for working parents  
  • Available in Term Time over 38 weeks as 5 full days
  • You can get it from the term after your child’s 3rd birthday, starting on 1 January, 1 April or 1 September.

Free

Bookings are made through Magicbooking. We accept childcare vouchers. If you wish to change the number of sessions your child attends, please provide at least half a term’s notice.
Session Fees

For 2 Year Olds

Mornings (8:45–11:45): £18.00

Lunch Club  (11:45–12:15): £3.00

Afternoons (12:15–3:15): £18.00

For 3 & 4 Year Olds

Mornings (8:45–11:45): £15.00

Lunch Club (11:45–12:15): £2.50

Afternoons (12:15–3:15): £15.00
Fresh Fruit snack
  • A daily fresh fruit snack for children to have a positive and enjoyable experience of fruit and vegetables.
 We ask parents to bring in 1 or 2 pieces of fruit per week for the fruit basket.
School Milk
  • The Nursery Milk Scheme is operated by the Nursery Milk Reimbursement Unit (NMRU) on behalf of the Department of Health and Social Care and Welsh Government. It entitles children under 5 years who attend approved day care facilities to receive 189ml (1/3 pint) of milk each day, free of charge.
 Free
School Packed Lunch or Hot Dinner  Meals cannot be paid for using Childcare Vouchers

Optional - £2.50 per day
Chargeable: Consumables to be used by the child, such as nappies or sun cream
  • Preschool will ask for a contribution from the parent to cover these consumables if school incurs the costs
 Chargable
Activities that are not directly related or necessary for the effective delivery of the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) statutory framework
Chargable
Late Collection
A charge of £15.00 may be applied at the school’s discretion
Minimum attendance requirements:

2 year olds: At least two AM or PM sessions per week (This helps children settle, build relationships, and supports accurate developmental tracking)

 3 & 4 year olds: At least three AM or PM sessions per week