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Understanding Childcare Funding

Childcare funding can feel confusing, but we’re here to make it clearer. Explore funded hours, additional fees, Tax-Free Childcare and flexible nursery options.

Funding Options

What childcare funding could help with?

There are different types of childcare support available depending on your child’s age, your circumstances and your chosen nursery sessions.

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15 Funded Hours

Eligible families may be able to access funded childcare hours, which can help reduce weekly nursery costs.

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30 Funded Hours

Working families may be eligible for extended funded childcare, often stretched across the year to support regular attendance.

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Tax-Free Childcare

The government can top up childcare payments for eligible working families through a childcare account.

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Additional Fees

Some sessions may include additional costs such as meals, consumables, activities or extra hours outside funded entitlement.

How Funding Works

Funded hours can be stretched across the year

Instead of only using funded hours during term time, many families choose to stretch their entitlement across the year. This can help create a more consistent nursery routine and make monthly childcare costs easier to understand.

Some sessions may be fully funded, while others may include charges for meals, consumables, activities or any additional hours outside your funded entitlement.

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15 Hours Often stretched to around 11 hours per week over 51 weeks
30 Hours Often stretched to around 22 hours per week over 51 weeks
Extra Hours Additional nursery hours may be charged separately
Meals & Resources Food, consumables and activities may be charged depending on sessions
Fees Calculator

Find the right fee estimator for your nursery

Nursery fees can vary depending on location, funded hours, session pattern and additional choices. Choose your nursery area below to open the correct Tiny Toez fee calculator.

Stoke-on-Trent Nurseries East Valley, Westfield & Treehouse

Stoke Weekly Childcare Fees Estimator

Staffordshire Nurseries Cannock, Tamworth & East Staffs

Staffordshire Weekly Childcare Fees Estimator

Sandwell Nursery Tividale

Sandwell Weekly Childcare Fees Estimator

Worcester Nursery Lords & Ladies

Worcester Weekly Childcare Fees Estimator

London Nursery Hunter House

Hunter House Weekly Fees Estimator

Please note: These calculators are estimates only. Final fees depend on your child’s age, funding eligibility, session pattern, start date, local authority funding and nursery availability.
Full Fee Lists

Download the full schedule of fees

The calculators above are designed to give a quick estimate. For the full details, including funded-only sessions, additional charges and terms, please view the full fee list for your nursery area.

Stoke-on-Trent

East Valley, Westfield & Treehouse

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Staffordshire

Cannock, Tamworth & East Staffs

View the full Staffordshire Schedule of Fees.

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Sandwell

Tividale

View the full Sandwell Schedule of Fees.

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Worcester

Lords & Ladies

View the full Worcester Schedule of Fees.

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London

Hunter House

View the full Hunter House fee information.

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FAQs

Childcare funding questions

A few helpful answers about funded hours, additional fees and how childcare funding works at Tiny Toez.

Do Tiny Toez offer funded childcare places?

Yes. Tiny Toez offers funded childcare places where eligible families can use government funded hours. Availability may depend on your chosen nursery, your child’s age, your eligibility and the sessions available.

Are funded hours completely free?

Funded hours can be accessed without paying for additional nursery hours. However, depending on your chosen session pattern, there may be optional or additional charges for meals, consumables, activities or hours outside your funded entitlement.

Can funded hours be stretched across the year?

Yes. In many cases, funded hours can be stretched across the year rather than only used during term time. This can help families keep a regular nursery routine and spread childcare support more evenly.

What happens if I need more hours than my funding covers?

Additional hours can usually be booked, subject to nursery availability. These extra hours are charged separately according to the relevant nursery fee list.

Can I use Tax-Free Childcare with Tiny Toez?

Yes. Tiny Toez accepts Tax-Free Childcare payments. Eligible families can use a government childcare account where the government adds £2 for every £8 paid in.

What if I miss the funding code deadline?

Funding codes usually apply from the following eligible term. If you miss a deadline, your funded hours may not start until the next term. Please speak to your chosen nursery as soon as possible so the team can guide you.

Can I change my child’s sessions later?

Session changes may be possible, but they depend on nursery availability and may affect your funding claim. Please speak to the nursery manager before making changes.

Is the fee calculator a final quote?

No. The calculator is only an estimate. Your final fees will depend on your child’s age, funding eligibility, session pattern, start date, local authority rules and nursery availability.

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Our Story

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Tiny Toez has grown from a passion for nurturing early years care into a trusted nursery family supporting children, parents and communities across the Midlands and London.

Every nursery has its own local feel, but they all share the same Tiny Toez values: warm relationships, safe spaces, playful learning and genuine care for every child.

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Why Families Choose Us

Childcare that feels personal, supportive and full of opportunity

From the first visit to every milestone after, our teams work closely with families to make nursery life feel calm, happy and reassuring.

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Experienced nursery teams

Friendly, qualified staff who understand how to help children settle, grow and shine.

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Strong parent partnerships

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Each setting has its own community feel while sharing the same Tiny Toez values.

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Creative, age-appropriate activities that build confidence, curiosity and independence.

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Choosing a nursery is one of the most important decisions a family can make. That's why we focus on creating environments where children feel secure, valued and excited to learn every single day.

Through caring relationships, engaging activities and strong partnerships with parents, we help children build confidence, independence and a genuine love of discovery.

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CHILDCARE FUNDING

Help with Childcare Costs

Many families are eligible for government-funded childcare and support schemes. Here’s a quick guide to what may be available.

15 Hours Funded Childcare

Families in England with children aged 3 to 4 years can access 15 hours of funded childcare per week during term time.

30 Hours Funded Childcare

Eligible working families may be able to access up to 30 hours of funded childcare for children aged 9 months to 4 years.

Help with Childcare Costs

You may be able to reduce childcare costs through Tax-Free Childcare or claim back up to 85% through Universal Credit.

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