Government Funded Childcare & Financial Support
At Barleymont Group of Nurseries, we support families in accessing the childcare funding and financial support available through the UK Government.
We offer funded childcare places for eligible children from 9 months to school age, including:
- 15 funded hours
- 30 funded hours for eligible working families
- Universal funding for all 3–4 year olds
- Funded childcare for eligible 2-year-olds
Families may also be able to use the government’s Tax-Free Childcare Scheme to help pay for:
- Nursery fees
- Breakfast clubs
- Afterschool clubs
- Holiday clubs
Through the scheme, eligible families can receive a government top-up of £2 for every £8 paid into their childcare account. Parents using working family funding or Tax-Free Childcare must reconfirm eligibility every 3 months.
Our team is happy to guide families through available funding options and applications.
Helpful Links:
Barleymont Fairlop: Early Years Entitlement – Funding & Fees
At Barleymont Fairlop, we are committed to maintaining a nurturing environment while keeping fee revisions reasonable. Below is our offer effective 1st April 2026.
Pattern of Entitlement Hours
We offer 15 and 30 hours of childcare support.
- Operating Weeks: We are open for 50 weeks of the year.
- Closures: We are closed for 2 weeks during the Christmas period.
- Term-Time Only Offer: 38 weeks per year across the Autumn, Spring, and Summer terms.
- Stretched Offer: Funded hours are available stretched over our 50-week operating calendar.
Chargeable Extras & Optional Services (Effective 1st April 2026)
The care and education element of funded hours remains FREE. However, government funding does not cover meals, consumables, or optional services, which are charged as follows:
Opting Out: Parents who do not wish to pay for extras may speak with the nursery management team to discuss alternatives. Your access to a funded place remains guaranteed regardless of whether you choose optional services.
Additional Support for All Families
We encourage all parents to explore government support, including Tax-Free Childcare and Universal Credit Childcare Support, via https://beststartinlife.gov.