Admissions & Availability

From September 2025
- Children aged 3+: We have availability on most days
- Children aged 2 - 3: We have very limited availability

We offer full day sessions (9am - 3pm) with an optional Early Drop hour (8am - 9am). Get in touch for a show round and to join the waitlist if there’s no space just now.

We accept all funding options, including the government’s 15 and 30 hours funded childcare. We also accept the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme and childcare vouchers.

JOIN THE UPDATE LIST

We are looking to expand our opening times and the ages of children we accept for 2026.

Registration & fees

  • A one-off registration fee of £50 is required when you register your child with us

  • Our session rate for unfunded hours (including Early Drop) is:
    Children aged 24 - 35 months and 1 day = £9.00 per hour
    Children aged 36 months plus = £6.75 per hour

  • We ask you to either supply your child’s mid-morning snack or pay a £0.35 daily contribution for the Preschool provided snack

  • Our fees are reviewed annually and are subject to change.

  • Fees are invoiced monthly and payable in advance.

Free childcare - Government funding for children 9 months to 4 years old

​The UK government offers several childcare support schemes to help families in England to manage costs. Here's a summary of the main options available in England as of 2025:

1. Free Childcare for Working Parents

  • Eligibility: Working parents with children aged 9 months to 4 years.

  • Entitlement: Up to 30 hours of free childcare per week during term time.

  • More Info

2. 15 Hours Free Childcare for All 3 and 4-Year-Olds

  • Eligibility: All children aged 3 and 4 in England.

  • Entitlement: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year (570 hours annually).

  • More Info

3. 15 Hours Free Childcare for 2-Year-Olds

  • Eligibility: Families receiving certain benefits.

  • Entitlement: 15 hours per week for 38 weeks per year.

  • More Info

4. Tax-Free Childcare

  • How It Works: For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2.

  • Annual Limit: Up to £2,000 per child per year (or £4,000 for disabled children).

  • Eligibility: Available to working families not receiving Universal Credit.

  • More Info

5. Childcare Vouchers (Closed to New Applicants)

  • Status: Scheme closed to new applicants.

  • Current Users: Can continue if already enrolled.

  • Comparison Tool

Additional Resources

Please note that childcare support schemes may change. For up to date information, refer to the government websites provided above.

15 hours of funded childcare or early education is for 38 weeks (term time) and a total of 570 hours per year. You can use this flexibly with one or more childcare provider.

Opening Hours

We are open Monday to Friday
Term time only

Early Drop: 8am - 9am
Day session: 9am - 3pm

Fees & Funding

For children joining from September 2025
2nd birthday - 3 Years old: £9.50 per hour for unfunded hours
3rd birthday - 4 Years old: £6.75 per hour for unfunded hours

We accept Government funded hours and all employer childcare
vouchers & tax-free childcare.

Term Dates

We follow the Surrey County Council Early Years Funding Calendar term dates.

Autumn Term
08.09.25 – 19.12.25. Half Term: 27.10.25 - 31.10.25

Spring Term
05.01.26 - 27.03.26. Half Term: 16.02.26 - 20.02.26

Summer Term
13.04.26 - 17.07.26. Half Term: 25.05.26 - 29.05.26

Come & say hello

We’d love to have your child join us at Blackdown Preschool.
If you’d like to book in a visit, please get in touch.