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Nursery Funding at Footsteps

At Footsteps, we aim to make funding as straightforward as possible for families. We offer a range of funding options for children aged 9 months to 4 years, based on eligibility criteria and requirements set by HMRC and local County Councils.

Universal Funding for 3 & 4 Year-Olds

All 3 & 4 year-olds are eligible for 15 hours of universal funding from the term after they turn 3 years old.

Third birthday between:                         Eligible from:
1st April – 31st August                                  Autumn term, starting in September
1st September – 31st December               Spring term, starting in January
1st January – 31st March                             Summer term, starting in April

We can apply for this funding on your behalf without any additional codes; all we require is a completed Parent Declaration Form and a form of ID for your child.

30 Hours Funding for 3 & 4 Year-Olds

Families may also qualify for 30 hours of funding for 3 & 4 year-olds if:

  • Both parents (or a single parent in a single-parent household) are in work.
  • A valid code is obtained from the HMRC website and provided to us.

15 Hours Funding for 2 Year-Olds

All 2 year-olds may be eligible for 15 hours of funding, depending on specific criteria:

  • Disadvantaged 2 Year-Olds
    Eligibility is determined by the local County Council, which will issue a unique code. Parents must provide this code to us.
  • Working parents of 2 Year-Olds
    Parents must obtain a code from HMRC, using the same process as for 30 hour funding.

15 Hours Funding for 9 Months +

Families with children aged 9 months and older may be eligible for 15 hours of funding, but this is only available for working parents. Eligibility starts the term after your child turns 9 months old. Parents need to obtain a valid code from HMRC.

Please note: In Hertfordshire, an NHS number is also required for 9 month-old funding applications.

Tax-Free Childcare

Tax-Free Childcare is an additional scheme that can help reduce childcare costs for families by up to £2,000 per year. For more information and to apply, visit the HMRC Tax-Free Childcare page.


Your application

We aim to make accessing funding as easy as possible:

What you need to do:

  • Complete a Parent Declaration Form which will be kept on file.
  • Provide a form of ID for your child.
  • Supply us with all relevant codes (if applicable) before funding can begin.

What we will do:

  • Apply for funding on your behalf.
  • Process all the necessary paperwork to ensure funding is secured.

Note: We can only apply for universal 15 hours of funding for 3 years + without a code.

How Funding Works

Funding can be accessed term-time only (38 weeks), except during the Christmas break. We offer:

  • 15 hours or 30 hours of free childcare, depending on your eligibility.
  • Flexible options to fit your schedule.

For more details or to discuss your child’s eligibility, please speak to a member of our management team.

To book a visit or for more information about our locations in Bierton, Chalfont St Peter, Watermead, Maple Cross, Farnborough, Oving, and Leighton Buzzard, please contact us directly.


To book a visit or more information about Footsteps, please call our sites Bierton, Chalfont St Peter, Watermead, Maple Cross, Farnborough, Oving and Leighton Buzzard.

Headoffice:
Next to Chalfont St Peter Football Club, Mill Meadow, Gravel Hill, Chalfont St. Peter, Buckinghamshire, SL9 9QX

0845 5198776*

*Please note, call charges may apply

Information

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Farnborough >>

Little Footsteps Explorers Preschool – Leighton Buzzard >>

Maple Cross >>

Oving >>

Watermead >>

Contact our nurseries

Bierton: 07743 871369

Chalfont St Peter: 01753 886477

Farnborough: 01252 542222

Little Footsteps Explorers Preschool – Leighton Buzzard: 07478 649473

Maple Cross Nursery: 07397 094905

Maple Cross Pre-School: 01923 710818

Watermead: 07865945297

Oving: 07743 871369

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