Funding
Government-Funded Childcare at Bookie’s Babes
At Bookie’s Babes, we are offer government-funded childcare, with funded hours stretched over 50 weeks of the year to provide consistent support for working families.
Please note: We close for all Bank Holidays, one week in August, and between Christmas and New Year.
Current Funding Available
• 15 hours per week for eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 2 years
• 15 hours per week for all 3 to 4-year-olds
• Up to 30 hours per week for eligible 3 to 4-year-olds
Coming in September 2025
From September 2025, most working families with children aged 9 months to 5 years will be entitled to 30 hours of funded childcare per week.
Please note funding will only be offered the term after your child turns 9 months.
Eligibility & Reconfirmation
• To check your eligibility, please visit the GOV.UK website
• Once approved, you’ll need to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months to continue receiving funding
Childcare Vouchers
We accept Childcare Vouchers from employers. These vouchers:
• Are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions
• Offer savings for both parents (if both are employed and registered)
• Can be used towards your child’s nursery fees if you are already signed up through your employer
Tax-Free Childcare
Our nursery is also registered to accept payments from Tax-Free Childcare accounts. This government scheme:
• Is a more accessible alternative to the voucher scheme
• Provides tax-efficient savings on nursery fees
• Can be used alongside your funding
To Learn more or apply please search www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare.
Fees & Funding Delivery
We are currently reviewing how we deliver funded hours to align with the upcoming 30-hour funding changes. Full details will be shared in due course.
If you would like more information about our fees or how funding could benefit your family, please don’t hesitate to contact us. We will be happy to answer any questions.