Session Times, Pricing and Government Funding
Payment of Fees
The James Barney Childcare Centre (situated on Norman Way) is open from Monday to Friday 08.30 to 16.00 and our Swallowdale setting is open from Monday to Friday 08.30 to 15.30. Sessions can be combined to meet individual needs; however we require a minimum attendance of two sessions a week. We are closed during the school holidays and on statutory holidays; these days are not charged. We offer 3 weeks of additional sessions in the Summer for all the children and these are held at our Norman Way nursery.
Fees are payable in advance either monthly or termly. All fees are payable by bank transfer, childcare vouchers or Government tax-free childcare scheme. Late payment of fees will incur charges.
Government Funding
Eligible working parents of children aged 9 months to 3 years can now get up to 15 hours childcare per week, across 38 weeks of the year, increasing to 30 hours from September 2025.
Existing offers also include 30 hours childcare for eligible working parents of 3 and 4 year olds, 15 hours childcare for 2 year olds for families using additional government support, Tax-Free Childcare and Universal credit childcare. To check what offer you might be eligible for, please visit the Childcare-Choices website: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Session Times & Fees
James Barney Childcare Centre Prices
Morning Club 08.30-09.15 – £5.25
Morning Session 09.15-11.45 – £17.50
Afternoon Session 11.45-14.45 – £21.00
Afternoon Club 14.45-16.00 – £8.75
Short Day 09.15-14.45 – £38.50
Full Day 08.30-16.00 – £52.50
Swallowdale Nursery Prices
Morning Club 08.30-09.15 – £5.25
Morning Session 09.15-11.45 – £17.50
Afternoon Session 11.45-14.45 – £21.00
Afternoon Club 14.45-15.30 – £5.25
Short Day 09.15-14.45 – £38.50
Full Day 08.30-15.30 – £49.00
Our afternoon, short day and full day sessions require a packed lunch
