Fees & Funding
Term time onlyHigh-quality care and early learning at Golden Roots Preschool at Grangehurst, with flexible options to suit your family.
2, 3 & 4 year olds
Main Session
Our longest day, with the most flexibility and the best overall value.
8:00am – 4:30pm (42.5 hours per week)
Monday to Friday · Term time only
Weekly cost
£93.75 per week
after 30-hour funding deduction (or £318.75 without funding) · £7.50 per hour
Afternoon Tea: Our rotating late-tea menu may include simple family favourites such as toast, crackers & cheese, veggie sticks, pizza toast and cheese toasties, served with water or milk.
Limited spaces · 3 & 4 year olds
Universal 15-Hour Funding
A funded-only place option for 3 and 4 year olds.
9:00am – 12:00pm OR 12:00pm – 3:00pm
Monday to Friday · Term time only
Weekly cost
No additional cost
for funded hours, if eligible
Limited funded-only places — not our Main Session model
Limited spaces · Eligible children
30-Hour Funding
A funded-only place option for eligible children.
9:00am – 3:00pm
Monday to Friday · Term time only
Weekly cost
No additional cost
for funded hours, if eligible
Limited funded-only places — not our Main Session model
Optional wraparound
Book in flexible 30-minute blocks, subject to availability.
| Time | 3 & 4 year olds | 2 year olds |
|---|---|---|
| 4:30pm – 5:00pm | £4.00 | £5.00 |
| 5:00pm – 5:30pm | £4.00 | £5.00 |
Additional care for funded-only places
All subject to availability.
Early Start
Optional care before funded sessions.
| Time | Price |
|---|---|
| 8:00am – 9:00am | £7.50 |
Optional breakfast add-on: £1.50 per day.
Additional Daytime Blocks
Eligible for Universal 15-hour funding but need 30 hours?
| Block | Price |
|---|---|
| Morning · 9:00am – 12:00pm | £22.50 |
| Afternoon · 12:00pm – 3:00pm | £22.50 |
Equivalent to £7.50 per hour. Available only as full 3-hour blocks — not on an ad-hoc hourly basis.
After-3:00pm Wraparound
For Universal 15-hour and 30-hour funded places.
| Time | 3 & 4 yrs | 2 yrs |
|---|---|---|
| 3:00 – 4:00pm | £9.00 | £10.00 |
| 4:00 – 5:00pm | £9.00 | £10.00 |
Booked as fixed 1-hour blocks only due to staffing arrangements and ratios. Optional late tea add-on: £1.50 per day.
Breakfast & Afternoon Tea
Breakfast and Afternoon Tea are included in the Main Session, and available as £1.50 add-ons for funded-only places. Our breakfast provision is designed to give children a calm, settled and nourishing start to the day, helping them feel ready to play, learn and explore. Allergies, dietary requirements and individual needs will be discussed with parents before children start.
Tax-Free Childcare
Tax-Free Childcare is accepted for eligible families. For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2. Find out more or apply at gov.uk/tax-free-childcare.
Funded Entitlement
Eligible children may access their funded entitlement free of charge — there is no requirement to purchase extras or additional hours.
Limited funded-only places
Funded-only places are very limited, so families interested in this option are encouraged to get their names down early. Places will be prioritised for children aged 3 to 4 years.