Understanding Your Options
At Hunnypot Nursery, we believe in providing high-quality early years education and care that’s accessible to everyone. We understand that childcare costs can be a significant concern for many families, and that’s why we’re committed to helping you navigate the various government childcare funding options available.
To make the process as easy as possible for you, we have included links below to the relevant sites.
Types of Government Childcare Funding
15 Hours Childcare for 9 months to 23 months
Eligible families can receive up to 15 hours of childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year. From September 2025, this may increase to 30 hours for eligible families.
gov.uk15 Hours Childcare for 2-Year-Olds
Some families can receive up to 15 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year. Eligibility depends on your circumstances, benefits, or your child’s needs.
childcarechoices15 Hours Childcare for All 3 and 4-Year-Olds
All children aged 3 and 4 in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education or childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year.
Contact Us30 Hours Childcare for 3 and 4-Year-Olds
Working families may be eligible for up to 30 hours of free childcare per week for 38 weeks of the year, helping with the cost of high-quality childcare.
gov.ukGet Government Childcare Support
Parents can use Tax-Free Childcare to pay for registered childcare. For every £8 paid in, the government adds £2, up to £2,000 per child each year.
gov.ukUniversal Credit for Childcare
Eligible families may be able to claim back up to 85% of childcare costs through Universal Credit. Existing Childcare Voucher users may also be able to use vouchers for nursery fees.
gov.ukFunding Made Simple
Applying for government childcare funding can seem daunting, but our team at Hunnypot Nursery is here to help you every step of the way. We can provide guidance on eligibility criteria, help you complete application forms, and answer any questions you may have.
How to Apply for Childcare Funding
Determine
Eligibility
Check which funding option your family qualifies for.
Gather
Information
Have your National Insurance number and any required documents ready.
Complete
Application
Apply online through the relevant government service.
Receive
Your Code
You’ll receive an eligibility code if your application is approved.
Share
Your Code
Send your childcare code to Hunny Pot Nursery.
Funding
Begins
Once confirmed, your funded childcare can begin.
Calculate Nursery Fees
Nursery Fees Calculator
Answer a few quick questions to get an estimated weekly and monthly nursery fee.
Are you eligible for funding?
Select whether you currently qualify for government nursery funding.
What is your child’s age?
Select the age group that best matches your child.
Select funding option
Choose the funded hours you expect to use each week.
Select session type
Choose the session type that works best for your schedule.
How many days per week?
Select the number of days or sessions you need per week.
Care package
Optional meals/snacks care package for funded places.
✓ Your Funding Summary
Additional Charges
| Additional Charge | Frequency | Without Funding | With Funding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Free entitlement hours – 15 / 30 hours per week | Weekly | Free | Free |
| Additional hours purchased – 0 hours per week | Weekly | Free | £0.00 |
| Meals/snacks – optional opt in / opt out of care package. To help parents spread the cost we calculate the cost for the term and divide it equally across the months of the term. |
Weekly | — | £18.75 |
| Consumables, for example nappies and sun cream. Parents are asked to provide their own supply of nappies, wipes and sun cream. | N/A | N/A | N/A |
Free entitlement hours
15 / 30 hours per week
Additional hours purchased
0 hours per week
Meals/snacks
Optional opt in / opt out of care package.
To help parents spread the cost, we calculate the term cost and divide it equally across the months of the term.
Consumables
For example nappies and sun cream. Parents are asked to provide their own nappies, wipes and sun cream.
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