Fees and Funding
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Please find our prices for our Montessori sessions effective from the 2nd until the 5th Birthday of the child.
Non-Funded Sessions and Prices (2 - 5)
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Morning Session (9:15 am – 1:15 pm): £40
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Afternoon Session (12:15 pm – 3:15 pm): £30
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Full Day (9:15 am – 3:15 pm): £60
Funded Sessions (2–5)
At Leamington Montessori, we are pleased to accept government-funded childcare spaces.
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Funded/entitlement sessions - £0
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Additional Contribution for nursery places that use entitlement/funded hours- £19.00
(Please review the Contribution policy for further information)
Note: 6 funded hours can be used in alignment with the entitled spaces policy per day at the nursery which equates to maximum of 30 hours/week and this is inline with the government eligibility criteria.
For children eligible for only 15 universal hours after 3, the funded hours can be used alongside the private session charges.
Available Funding Options
Tax-Free Childcare: A Guide for Parents
What is Tax-Free Childcare?
Tax-Free Childcare (TFC) is a government scheme that helps working families pay for childcare. For every £8 you pay into your childcare account, the government adds £2 — up to £500 per child per quarter (£2,000 per year).
For children with additional needs, the top-up is up to £1,000 per quarter (£4,000 per year).
You can use it to pay for eligible childcare, including nurseries, pre-schools, after-school clubs, and holiday schemes.
Who Can Use It?
You may be eligible if:
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You (and your partner, if applicable) work at least 16 hours/week at or above the National Minimum or Living Wage.
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Each earns under £100,000 per year.
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Your child is under 12 (or under 17 if disabled) and lives with you.
Note: You cannot use TFC alongside childcare vouchers or Universal Credit childcare support.
How It Works
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Set up an online account at GOV.UK and link your nursery.
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Top up your account — for every £8 you pay, the government adds £2.
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Pay your nursery directly from the account during term-time.
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Reconfirm eligibility every 3 months to continue receiving top-ups.
Benefits for Parents
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Reduces nursery fees through government contributions.
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Can be used alongside the 15 or 30 hours free childcare scheme.
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Secure, simple, and helps plan childcare costs term-time.
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Early Education Entitlements
2 & 3 Year Olds – 15 Hours Universal Entitlement
All eligible 2 and 3 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week.
To reflect this entitlement in our invoicing system, when your child becomes eligible, you will see:
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An invoice line for the 15 free hours.
3 & 4 Year Olds – 15 Hours Universal Entitlement
All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to 15 hours of free education per week.
From your child’s third birthday, our invoicing system will show:
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An invoice line for the 15 free hours.
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3 & 4 Year Olds – 30 Hours Extended Entitlement
The government also offers the extended 30-hour free childcare scheme for eligible 3 and 4 year olds.​
When your child becomes eligible, your invoice will include:
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An invoice line for the first 15 free hours,
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An invoice line for the remaining 15 extended free hours.
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Contributions Invoice
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Notes for Parents​
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The Montessori curriculum ensures continued high-quality learning and access to specialised Montessori materials and teaching methods at our setting
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Your nursery invoice will clearly separate funded hours and optional additional charges for transparency.
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£100 registration fee (non –refundable) is payable when as part of our administrative charges when in send in your registration form and a space is offered & accepted. (Please note the exception of fully funded/entitled places ONLY are exempt from paying registration fees in regulation with the Warwickshire County Council Entitlement Hours Policy for funded hours )
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£250 deposit refunded or deducted from the child’s last term of attendance when you accept a place at out nursery.
(exception of fully funded/entitled places ONLY which will receive their deposit at the end of first month in regulation with the Warwickshire County Council Entitlement Hours Policy for funded hours )
"We understand that starting nursery is a big step. We ensure every child feels safe, happy, and supported, providing a positive and enjoyable introduction to nursery life. Each child’s settling-in plan is carefully personalised to their individual needs and pace." - Maria Montessori