Hourly Rate
Our standard fee is £7.52 per hour.
Meals
We provide a freshly prepared lunch each day for £2.50 per day. All meals are cooked on-site and follow recognised early years nutritional guidelines, ensuring children enjoy healthy, balanced food that supports their growth and development.
Funding & Support
We accept a range of childcare support options, including government grant funding and Tax-Free Childcare.
We offer parents either a full time contract or a term time contract. If parents opt for a full time contract, they are entitled to a two week holiday period where fees do not have to be paid- this is pro-rata. For example, if a child attends two days per week they will be entitled to four days holiday per year. If they opt for a term time contract, this operates in line with Gloucestershire school term dates. There will be no charges for the school holiday periods but all term time days must be paid for, including inset days.
We also allow stretched funding, we accept stretching over a 48 week period for those on a full time contract, taking into account the two week holiday period and Christmas and bank holiday closures. Stretched funding is calculated over the year, unless children join in their final pre-school year so will not be attending for a full year, this is then calculated pro-rata.
We aim to offer funding in a flexible way wherever possible, helping to support working parents and accommodate different schedules.
To learn more about available funding, eligibility, and to check what support you may be entitled to, please visit:
Best Start in Life – Childcare Funding & Support
Minimum Sessions
We ask for a minimum booking of 5 hours per week to secure your child’s place.
Consumables Fees
At Sunbeams Day Nursery, we charge a small consumables fee to cover the cost of everyday items that support your child’s care, comfort, and learning experience. These are things not covered by government funding but used regularly to ensure high-quality provision for all children.
Examples of what our consumables include:
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Breakfast
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Snacks and drinks provided throughout the day
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Resources for special activities such as cooking and gardening
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Sun cream (seasonal) and other shared care items
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Extra activities such as outings and visits
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Special events and celebrations such as, Easter, Christmas, Leavers party
These costs ensure that children have consistent access to high-quality resources and experiences, without the need for families to provide individual supplies.
Cost and Payment
The consumables fee is £5 per day (Food:£2.25 Non food consumable:£1.50 Activities:£1.25)
The consumable fee is £3 for 4 hours and under. (Food:£1.25 Non food consumable:£0.50p Activities:£1.25)
This helps us maintain our standards and provide enriching, hands-on learning opportunities for every child.
Opting Out
We understand that some families may prefer not to pay the consumables fee.
If your child is funded and you wish to opt out—please contact the management team to discuss this.
If you choose to opt out, we ask that you provide the necessary consumable items yourself as listed above.
Further Information
For full details on fees, funding, payments, and terms, please see our full payment policy here: