What are the term's dates?

Leeds City Council Early Years Terms Dates are published annually and shared with all Early Years settings. These dates can differ from Primary School and other Local Authorities Term Dates. There are three terms within the academic year, and they often fall within the following months:

- Autumn: September to December

- Spring: January to March

- Summer: April to July.

In October, we have 2 weeks holidays as they are non-funded weeks.

When can I register for Government Funded Hours?

From the term following the child’s 2nd or 3rd birthday until the child starts reception class or reaches compulsory school age (5 years). If you hold a 6 digits code, your child can start the term after their second birthday. If you hold a 11 digits code, your child can start the term after you obtained your code and your child second birthday.

Do I qualify for the Government Funded 15 or 30 hours?

Please check your eligibility on the gov or childcare choices website to find out or complete our Enquiry Form then book a Call so we can guide you.

I qualify for the 15 hours FEEE. What next?

Once you obtain your 6 digits Funded Childcare Code, please complete our Enquiry Form and book a Visit. We will do the rest if you decide to register with us. If you work, please check out our Private or Mixed Place section even if you hold a 6 digits code.

I qualify for the 30 hours FEEE. What's next?

Once you obtain your Funded Childcare Code, please complete our Enquiry Form via our Private or Mixed Place section and book a visit. We will do the rest if you decide to register with us. As of 1st April 2024, Government Funded only places are offered to non-working parents only. Working parents will be offered our Mixed Sessions.

Do I pay to attend the FEEE?

No, but in our settings, you must join our Mixed Funded Place if you work. Non-working parents can are required to apply for Consumables Fee Waiver every term.

Why am I asked to pay for consumables?

Because Government Funding does not pay us for Consumables. The Government allows us to charge Consumables to pay a fair wage and remain viable.

I have more than one child. Do I pay Consumables Fees for each of them?

Yes you do. But we may not charge you for more than 2 children. So if you have more than 2 children attending our nurseries, you can request a Consumables Fee Waiver. If you work, you can get help from the Universal or Tax Credit.

Can I send a pack lunch instead of paying for the consumables?

No. We don't normally allow food from home. Consumables Fees are due in full unless you qualify for Consumables Fee Waiver. This is because consumables charges do not only cover meals. There is no reduction for non-attendance such as holidays or sickness absences.

When can I start?

If you hold a 11 digits code, you can start the term after you obtained your Childcare Funding Code so don't wait, obtain your code as soon as possible before your child turns 2 or 3. If your child is 3 and you want to attend the Government Funded 15 Hours Place, you can start the term after your child is 3. You don't need a Childcare Funding Code to attend the 15 hours if your child is 3.

I want to attend more than the 15 or 30 hours.

Please go to the Enquire For Private or Mixed Place page if you would like to attend above the Government Childcare Funded Hours because you work. If you are a student, please go to the College/Uni Enquiry page for more details.

I am due to go back to work and rely on the Universal Credit for my first consumables fee payment. What can  do?

There is help available to you for your childcare if you are returning to work. Please speak to your work coach.

What if I start working?

You will automatically be moved to our Mixed sessions.

I completed the enquiry form and visited over 3 months ago.

Please submit a new enquiry form even if you don not want to revisit.

How do you know if I work or not?

Parents claiming the government funded hours only are required to submit their Universal or Tax Credit statement termly to help us check eligibility for consumables fee waiver.

What if I can't afford the Consumables fee?

If paying the consumables will cause financial hardship, we may consider reducing or waiving the fees. We also offer alternative sessions to those who wish to refrain from contributing toward the consumables. Please talk to us to help us understand your financial situation. You can apply for a Consumables Fees Waver if you are unemployed or the child has just arrived into your care and you have not yet started receiving financial help for the child. You will need to submit the form termly if you still qualify for a waiver.We require a copy of your full Universal or Tax Credit report or other proof of benefit.

If you work, please speak to your work coach for help available to you.

You may be entitled to have any of your nursery fees paid for by Universal Credit in addition to attending the Childcare Funded Place. If you work but not entitled to Universal or Tax Credit, you could still get help toward your childcare fees including consumables. Please check the Gov. website for details.

What are the Consumables?

They include but are not limited to the following:

Meals, drinks, and snacks
Paracetamol, sunscreen, and nappy creams
Some parties and gift bags

Certain trips/outings

Extra curriculum activities such as regular trips and Forest School

Our Consumables fees do not include the following:

Nappies or pull-ups and Wipes

Some trips/outings

When are the Consumables fees due?

Our Consumables fees are due prior to registering with us.

Then termly in advance or as agreed in writing. Discretionary, we may agree to a monthly payment over equal payments. Please have a look at our Payment Terms for more details.

But my friend's nursery doesn't charge for Consumables.

Every organisation have their business financial planning. Your friend may attend sessions that enable the setting to remain viable, or the setting is not a private organisation such as a Charity or Local Authority Children's Center or School Nursery.

How do you calculate your Consumables charge?

As a private organisation, we don't explain or justify our charges. However, we aim to be fair and reasonable in what we charge parents in line with other settings within our Local Community and Government Guidelines.

My child doesn't like to eat. Do I still pay the consumables fees.

Yes. Consumables fees are due in full even if your child doesn't attend or eat at nursery unless you qualify for a waiver.

Can my payment date be changed?

You can request to pay for your Consumables Fee when you receive your Universal or Tax Credit Payment. Just send us an email with evidence of when you receive your payments.

Can I join your waiting list?

Yes. Complete the Enquiry Form, visit us, pay your registration and first term consumables fees and you place will be secured to start the term after your child is 2 or 3. You can not join the waiting list if you are applying for a Waiver but you can register as soon as you obtain your Code. By registering with us, you are entering into a bidding contract with us. Therefore you will immediately be subject to our termination notice period. Please do not register with us unless you are sure to join us. Please take some time to read our Terms of Contract first

I get other benefits. Can I still apply for a Consumables Fee Waiver?

Yes. Just send us a full report of your benefit for assessment. As long as you and anyone named on the report are unemployed, we can waive your charge. If you or anyone on your report is employed, you need to join our Mixed Sessions.

I am unemployed but my partner works. Do I pay for Consumables?

Yes you do. If your partner is name on your benefit statement or report, you are required to join our Mixed sessions.

Can I start before I qualify for Government funded hours?

Yes you can. You will needy to join our private sessions until you qualify for funded hours. If funded hour start after first of the month, you will be charges privately for the non-funded weeks.

I do not work but my partner does. Can I register for Funded only sessions?

Yes you can. As long as they are named on your Universal or Tax Credit statement. You will be required to pay for consumables in full. If you both work, you will be moved to our Mixed sessions as you could get government help paying childcare fees.