Bookworms Daycare
Fees & Funding

Quality childcare, transparent pricing.

Clear daily rates, freshly prepared meals, and full support to access government funded childcare you're entitled to.

Nursery Fees

Monthly pricing from September 2025 onwards. Fees vary depending on term-time or non term-time attendance.

Non term-time

Prices per month (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Days attending Monthly fee
5 days £1231.44
4 days £1037.00
3 days £777.75
2 days £518.50

Term-time

Prices per month (8:00am – 5:00pm)

Days attending Monthly fee
5 days £1159.00
4 days £927.20
3 days £695.40
2 days £463.60

Government funding can be applied where eligible.

Childcare funding

Fees for families who claim funding are calculated on an individual basis depending on the sessions required.

Funding hours can be offered across different parts of the day:

  • 9:00am – 4:30pm
  • 7:00am – 5:00pm
  • 8:00am – 6:00pm

Additional hours outside funded sessions:

Charged at £8.00 per hour.

Optional meal provision

Meals can be provided by the nursery at the following costs per funded day:

  • Breakfast: £1.00
  • Lunch: £3.00
  • Afternoon snack: £2.50

Alternatively, you may provide packed lunches if preferred.

Please contact us for more information regarding additional costs.

You may be entitled to free hours.

9+ months funding

Working parents of children from 9 months may qualify for 15 funded hours per week (rising to 30 hours from September 2025).

2-year funding

Eligible families can access 15 funded hours per week for 2-year-olds.

3 & 4-year funding

All children receive 15 universal funded hours, with up to 30 hours for working families.

Our daily routine

  • 7:00am – 8:20am

    Arrival and Breakfast Time

    A calm and happy start to the day with a warm welcome, free play, and a healthy breakfast to set everyone up for the morning.

  • 8:30am – 11:30am

    Educational Children's Programme

    Engaging, play-based learning activities including songs, stories, creative tasks and early education tailored to each child's development.

  • 11:30am – 12:00pm

    Lunch

    A freshly prepared, nutritious lunch enjoyed together, encouraging social skills and healthy eating habits.

  • 12:30pm – 3:00pm

    Free Play Activities / Rest Time

    A balanced rest period where younger children can nap and older children enjoy calm play, stories, and relaxed indoor activities.

  • 3:00pm – 3:30pm

    Afternoon Snack

    A light and tasty snack with fruit and refreshments to re-energise children for the afternoon session.

  • 3:30pm – 6:00pm

    Free Play / Outdoor Play

    A fun-filled end to the day with outdoor adventures, creative play, and activities that encourage imagination and exploration.

Sample Of Our Autum/Winter Menu

Monday

Snack: Avocado on toast

Lunch: Tuna and sweetcorn pasta bake

Dessert: Oat topped fruit crumble with custard

Afternoon Snack: Homemade winter vegetable soup

Tuesday

Snack: Kiwi & banana

Lunch: Mayflour chicken curry, with mushrooms, onions and peas served with a side of rice

Dessert: Fruit pieces with jelly

Afternoon Snack: Fully loaded omlette

Wednesday

Snack: Pineapple sticks

Lunch: Minced beef and vegetable stew

Dessert: Baked pears

Afternoon Snack: Baked beans on toast

Thursday

Snack: Warm buttered toast

Lunch: Vegetable ratatouille with corn on the cob

Dessert: Melon served with natural yogurt

Afternoon Snack: Banana & oat muffins

Friday

Snack: Orange smiles

Lunch: Roast chicken served with mashed potatoes, cauliflower and broccoli

Dessert: Rice pudding with fruit puree

Afternoon Snack: Cheese scones with coleslaw

Questions about fees or funding?

We’re happy to help you understand your options.

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