Fees are £5 per hour session. 

If you are applying to use Government Free Funded Entitlement then please ensure you complete the relevant form. We must receive your child’s code prior to starting Nursery. Here’s a little guide to help you find the right information: GOV Gateway Assistance

Funded places 

At 1st Step Pre-school Ltd, we recognise the importance of providing access to funded early education for eligible children. We adhere to the eligibility criteria set by the local authority and ensure that parents or legal guardians are informed about their child’s entitlement and the number of funded hours available. Funded hours will be offered in line with the local authority’s funding arrangements and provided during our normal operating hours. To support flexibility, we work closely with parents to determine the best use of funded hours to suit their child’s needs and family circumstances, including the option to split hours between multiple providers. Parents will be required to complete the necessary registration and enrolment forms, with our staff available to assist in the process. We maintain accurate attendance records for all children accessing funded hours, which are submitted to the local authority or relevant funding body for verification and funding allocation purposes.

The nursery will offer funded places for particular children as identified by the Local Authority. The nursery will follow the Local Authority Code of Practice in relation to funded places.