PARENT/CARER – OPENING TIMES AND NEW FEES FROM SEPTEMBER 2021
We open for 38 weeks each year, in line with local primary school terms. We also run Holiday Clubs.
We are open 5 days each week from 8.30am to 4.30pm. Hours are flexible.
Government Funding and Fee Information
Government funding is available to all 3 year olds, from the fixed date following their third birthday, as follows:
| Date of third birthday | Government funding starts |
| 1 April to 31 August | Term 1 – September |
| 1 September to 31 December | Term 3 – January |
| 1 January to 31 March | Term 5 – April |
- A minimum of 3 hours per day
- A maximum of 8 hours per day, flexible hours
- Complete hours only
- Funded hours cannot be carried forward to another week or used for Holiday Club
- Additional hours will be charged at an hourly rate of £5.50
Non-funded 2 and 3 year olds
The hourly rate for any unfunded child who attends the setting is £5.50.
We are in receipt of early years funding for 2 year olds, please speak to the manager about the criteria for this entitlement.
Fees are payable half-termly in advance. Fees must still be paid if children are absent for a short period of time. If you plan to be away for a considerable time or your child is ill for a long time please let the manager know.
Certain employers offer voucher schemes, which Rainbow Pre-school will accept. Please speak to the manager to arrange this method of payment.
You can also pay directly into our Rainbow account.
Holiday Club
New hourly rate as from November 2021 £5.50 per hour 3 to 9 year olds.
Fees and times are renewed annually.