Fees & Funding

Our guide to the available funding options

Fees

At Blossom Tree Montessori, we take pride in our all-inclusive approach to childcare, where everything your child needs is seamlessly integrated into our fees.

From freshly prepared meals and snacks to nappies and wipes, along with engaging extra-curricular activities, Montessori materials, and enriching school trips, we spare no effort in ensuring a comprehensive and fulfilling experience for your little one.

We offer a sibling discount of 10% as part of our commitment to supporting families.*

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Monthly Fees
  • Full Days
    8am - 6pm
  • Extended School Days
    8am - 3:30pm
  • School Days
    9am - 3:30pm
5 Days
£2,531.85
4 Days
£2,025.48
3 Days
£1,519.11
2 Days
£1,012.74
5 Days
£2,398.64
4 Days
£1,918.91
3 Days
£1,439.18
2 Days
N/A
5 Days
£2,265.43
4 Days
£1,812.35
3 Days
£1,359.26
2 Days
N/A
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Funding

15 & 30 Hours Funded Childcare

We’re thrilled to offer families the opportunity to benefit from the government’s 15 and 30 hours funding programs for 3 year olds. With the 15 hours funding, families can enjoy a significant reduction in childcare costs, while the extended 30 hours funding provides even greater flexibility for working parents.

All families with children aged 3 and above, will be eligible to benefit from the Universal Entitlement (15 hours) but it will depend on income and working hours to whether you are eligible for the Extended Entitlement (30 hours).

It is the responsibility of the parent to check eligibility on the Government website and you must provide the nursery with a 30 hour eligibility code that can be checked with the Local Authority prior to applying for the funding.

Upcoming Funding Changes

Starting from April 2024, existing childcare support will be expanded in phases. By September 2025, most working families with children under the age of 5 will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare support.

From April 2024

Eligible working parents of 2-year-olds will be able to access 15 hours childcare support.

From September 2024

15 hours childcare support will be extended to eligible working parents of children from the age of 9 months to 3-year-olds.

From April 2024

Eligible working parents with a child from 9 months old up to school age will be entitled to 30 hours of childcare a week.

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Tax Free Childcare

As working parents, you may be eligible to receive up to £2,000 per year using the Tax Free Childcare scheme.

If you choose to use this, you will set up an online account where you select your chosen provider. The Government will top-up the money that you pay into the account. For every £8 paid in, the Government will add an extra £2. You can get a total of £500 per 3 months.

Please note, you are able to use this scheme as well as claim for the 3 year old funding.

For further information regarding the above, please visit https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/

Frequently Asked Questions

Can my sessions be swapped?

Unfortunately not. Allowing parents to swap sessions on a weekly basis wouldn’t be administratively possible. We forecast our numbers weeks in advance so we can plan our staffing needs accordingly.

Why don't you offer half day sessions?

We like the day to be consistent for the children and by providing the sessions we offer, we feel that the children are getting the best out of their day and the Montessori Work Cycle.

What happens when my child doesn’t attend or we are going on holiday?

We ask you to let us know when your child isn’t attending due to sickness or you are going away on holiday. All fees are still payable when your child doesn’t attend nursery.

What happens on Bank Holidays?

Blossom Tree is closed on Bank Holidays and fees are still payable on this day if it falls on your child’s session.

What days are the extra curricular activities on?

Each day, our nurseries offer an extracurricular activity. For more details on the days these fall on, please explore the pages dedicated to each nursery.

What qualifications do your staff team hold?

At Blossom Tree, we have a very highly qualified staff team with a wealth of experience. Our staff team hold a range of qualifications including, Montessori Diplomas and Level 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 In Early Years.

What is the settling in period and do we need to attend with our child?

Most nurseries offer a between 3 days-1 week as a settling in period. At Blossom Tree we offer a free 2 week (10 days in total) settling period as we believe that giving your child more time to settle with us helps them (and you) feel more comfortable and helps your child settle faster. We ask one parent to attend with your child in the classroom for the first session which is half an hour. The timings then increase gradually each day until the last session is nearly a full day.

Do the children wear a uniform?

At Blossom Tree, it is mandatory for all children above the age of two to wear a uniform. We can provide details of where to purchase this upon starting with us.

What are the nursery's adult to child ratios?

The Ofsted recommended ratios are 1:3 for the Under 2’s, 1:5 for the Over 2’s and 1:8 for the Over 3’s. At Blossom Tree, we choose to follow a ratio of 1:4 for our Over 2’s and where possible, provide a higher ratio of adults to children in all of the classrooms to help us to maintain the high quality of care we provide to the children.

Do you accept the 15 and 30 hour funding, tax free childcare and childcare vouchers?

Yes, we do. Please visit our ‘Fees and Funding’ page to find out more information.

How do I register for a place at Blossom Tree?

After you have attended your viewing, we will send you a ‘Secure my place form’ which you will detail which sessions you would like to attend. Once we have confirmed your place after checking our availability, we will ask you to make payment for the Registration Fee (£150 - non-refundable) and Deposit (amount of one month’s fees - refundable). Once payment is received, your place will be secure.

(*) What if I have another child that I would like to attend the nursery?

10% for the first 12 months.

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