NURSERY FEES & FUNDING IN BLACKHEATH & CHARLTON
At Orchard House Nursery, we understand that choosing childcare is an important decision for families.
We aim to provide high-quality care in a nurturing, supportive environment that offers excellent value for children aged 3 months to 5 years.
📊 OUR FEES
Our fees vary depending on your child’s age, the number of days attended and the sessions required.
We offer flexible options to support the needs of working families.
For full details of our current fees and availability, please contact us directly—we will be happy to discuss the best option for your family.
🧾 GOVERNMENT FUNDING
We support families in accessing available childcare funding, including:
- 15 hours free childcare for eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds
- 30 hours free childcare for eligible working families
- Tax-Free Childcare scheme
Our team is happy to guide you through the options available and help you understand what you may be entitled to.
30 HOURS FREE CHILDCARE EXPLAINED
Eligible working parents in England may be entitled to up to 30 hours of free childcare per week for 3 and 4-year-olds.
This funding is provided by the government to help support working families with the cost of childcare.
✔ Who is eligible?
You may be eligible if:
- Both parents (or a single parent) are working
- You earn at least the National Minimum Wage
- You meet the government’s income requirements
✔ How does it work?
- The 30 hours are usually term-time only (38 weeks per year)
- Some nurseries, including Orchard House Nursery, may offer flexibility by spreading the funded hours across the year
✔ What does the funding cover?
The funded hours contribute towards your childcare costs, but they may not cover:
- Additional hours outside the funded allowance
- Meals and consumables
- Extra-curricular activities
We will always explain clearly how funding is applied and any additional costs involved.
✔ How to apply
You can apply online through the government childcare service.
Once approved, you will receive a code which can be provided to us so we can apply the funding to your child’s place.
👉 Our team is happy to guide you through the process and answer any questions.
🧠WHAT OUR FEES INCLUDE
At Orchard House Nursery, our fees reflect the quality of care and experiences we provide.
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This includes:
- Experienced and qualified early years staff
- A safe, nurturing and stimulating environment
- Learning through play in line with the EYFS
- Extra-curricular activities such as cooking, languages and music
- Freshly prepared breakfast, lunch and afternoon snack
- Ongoing communication with parents
We aim to provide a well-rounded experience that supports every aspect of your child’s development.
📞 ENQUIRE ABOUT FEES & AVAILABILITY
Book a Visit to Orchard House Nursery
The best way to learn more about our fees and see what we offer is to visit us in person.
We would be happy to show you around, discuss your requirements and answer any questions you may have.