Fees & Funding
At Little Lionhearts, we aim to bring you the best quality care at an affordable price. That’s why we want to keep our fees as simple as possible. Once your child is registered with us, our all-inclusive fees cover breakfast, morning snacks, hot lunch, afternoon tea, drinks and nappies, leaving you with peace of mind.
Funded
Private
Under 2
Under 2
Stretched All Year-round
Full-day Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £1592 £1278 | – |
| 4 | £1133 | – |
| 3 | £674 | – |
| 2 | £285 +24🎟️ | – |
| 1 | – | – |
Morning Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £486 | – |
| 4 | £272+24🎟️ | – |
| 3 | – | – |
| 2 | – | – |
Afternoon Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £417 | – |
| 4 | £268+24🎟️ | – |
| 3 | – | – |
| 2 | – | – |
Note: Above are Monthly Fees
What government-funded childcare is available for under-2s?
From September 2025, working families in England may be eligible for up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for children aged 9 months and over.
This offer is part of the government’s national childcare expansion and aims to support working parents from early in their child’s life — all the way up to school age.
Who is eligible for 30 hours of childcare from 9 months?
You may qualify if:
- Your child is at least 9 months old
- You live in England
- You and your partner (if applicable) are working, including:
- Employed or self-employed
- On parental, maternity, paternity or adoption leave
- On statutory sick leave
- Each of you earns:
- At least the equivalent of 16 hours/week at National Minimum or Living Wage (~£195/week)
- Less than £100,000 per year
If you’re newly self-employed, you may also qualify under a temporary grace period.
What happens as my child gets older?
Your child will continue receiving 30 hours of funded childcare (if you remain eligible) all the way through to starting school.
You’ll need to:
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Keep your funding code active by reconfirming eligibility every 3 months
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Speak to us if your circumstances change – we can guide you on next steps
Need help?
Our nursery team is happy to assist you with:
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Checking your eligibility
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Applying for funding
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Using your funding code
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Choosing between term-time or stretched care
📞 Contact us at 0203 900 0234
📍 Visit us at 103–105 Greenford Road, Harrow, HA1 3QF
2 Years Old
2 Years Old
Stretched All Year-round
Full-day Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £1475 £1254 | £1812 £1540 |
| 4 | £1058 | £1396 |
| 3 | £642 | £979 |
| 2 | £285 +24🎟️ | £563 |
| 1 | – | £143 +12🎟️ |
Morning Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £473 | £897 |
| 4 | £302 +24🎟️ | £646 |
| 3 | – | £395 |
| 2 | – | £151 + 12🎟️ |
Afternoon Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £408 | £754 |
| 4 | £268 +24🎟️ | £546 |
| 3 | – | £337 |
| 2 | – | £134 +12🎟️ |
Note: Above are Monthly Fees
What childcare funding is available for 2-year-olds?
From September 2025, all eligible 2-year-olds in England may access up to 30 hours per week of government-funded childcare.
There are two routes to eligibility:
- Working families – can receive 30 hours per week
- Low-income/benefit-eligible families – can receive 15 hours per week
Who qualifies for 30 hours per week?
You may be eligible if you and your partner (if applicable):
- Are working (employed or self-employed)
- Each earn:
- At least the equivalent of 16 hours per week at National Minimum or Living Wage (~£195/week)
- Less than £100,000 per year
You can still qualify if you are:
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On maternity, paternity, or adoption leave
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Temporarily off work due to illness or caring responsibilities
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Newly self-employed and within a grace period
Apply via: www.childcarechoices.gov.uk
Who qualifies for 15 hours per week?
Your 2-year-old may be eligible for 15 hours of funded childcare if you receive any of the following:
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Universal Credit (household income after tax under £15,400)
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Income Support
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Income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance or Employment and Support Allowance
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Tax Credits (and income under £16,190/year)
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The guaranteed element of Pension Credit
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Working Tax Credit (with similar income threshold)
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Support under the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999
Or if your child:
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Has an Education, Health and Care (EHC) Plan
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Receives Disability Living Allowance (DLA)
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Is looked after by the local authority or has been adopted from care
Apply via your local council’s website or early years team.
Do I need to reapply or reconfirm?
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30-hour funding (working families): You must reconfirm your details every 3 months via your childcare account.
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15-hour funding (benefit-based): No reconfirmation is usually required, unless your circumstances change.
3 Years and Over
3 Years and Over
Stretched All Year-round
4Full-day Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £1357 £1221 | £1647 £1482 |
| 4 | £983 | £1273 |
| 3 | £609 | £899 |
| 2 | £285 +24🎟️ | £525 |
| 1 | – | £143 +12🎟️ |
Morning Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £505 | £826 |
| 4 | £302+24🎟️ | £601 |
| 3 | – | £376 |
| 2 | – | £151 + 12🎟️ |
Afternoon Session
| Days | 30 Hrs Funding | 15 Hrs Funding |
|---|---|---|
| 5 | £410 | £695 |
| 4 | £315+24🎟️ | £508 |
| 3 | – | £321 |
| 2 | – | £134 +12🎟️ |
Note: Above are Monthly Fees
Who is eligible for funding for children aged 3 +?
All families in England are entitled to 15 hours of free early education per week from the term after their child turns 3.
Some working families may also qualify for an extra 15 hours, making it 30 hours per week.
What is the stretched offer?
At Little Lionhearts, we offer a stretched funding model over 51 weeks of the year (rather than term-time only).
This means:
- 15 hours/week becomes approx. 11.18 hours/week
- 30 hours/week becomes approx. 22.35 hours/week
This allows your child to attend childcare year-round, with monthly fees spread evenly across the year.
Who qualifies for 30 hours of funding?
To be eligible for 30 hours, you must:
- Be working (employed or self-employed)
- Earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours/week at minimum wage
- Earn less than £100,000 per year (each parent, if applicable)
You can still qualify if you’re on maternity/paternity/adoption leave, or temporarily off work due to illness or caring responsibilities.
You must apply online and reconfirm your details every 3 months via your HMRC childcare account.
How do I Apply?
Visit www.childcarechoices.gov.uk to check eligibility and apply.
If you need help, our nursery manager is happy to guide you through the process.
Funded Year-Round Stretched
We offer the option to stretch your child’s funded hours over the full year: 15 hours becomes 11.18 hours per week, and 30 hours becomes 22.35 hours per week when spread across 51 weeks. The total is then divided into 12 equal monthly instalments for easier budgeting.
Funded Term-Time Only
Although we are a year-round setting, we offer a limited number of term-time-only funded places. These places are based on 38 weeks of government-funded childcare per year. To make payments more manageable, the total cost (including applicable meal and sundry charges) is spread evenly over 12 equal monthly instalments.
| Session / £ Per Month | Meals & Sundry |
|---|---|
| 3 Mornings (15 Hours) | £103 / month |
| 3 Afternoons (15 Hours) | £68 / month |
| 3 Full day (30 Hours) | £171 / month |
| 9 am to 3 pm (Core 30 Hours) | £285 / month |
🎟️Flexi Childcare
Receive childcare vouchers that can be used flexibly for any AM or PM session (subject to room availability), perfect for those unexpected days.
Opt-out
Please note that government funding only covers the basic statutory childcare.
To maintain high-quality education and care, we charge for meals, consumables, enrichment activities, and any additional hours.
Parents may opt out of meals, consumables, and enrichment activities; however, to ensure the safeguarding, safety, and wellbeing of all children, we require families to follow our strict opt-out policy. For example, those opting out of meals must adhere to our packed lunch guidelines, which are designed to meet dietary, allergy, and food safety standards. Full details of the opt-out process and requirements are available upon request.
Find Out More
You can learn more about the funding at childcarechoices.gov.uk or call the government’s Childcare Service Helpline on 0300 123 4097. Below are registration details about our setting.
| Registered Name | Little Lionhearts Nursery School |
|---|---|
| Address | 103-105 Greenford Road Harrow, HA1 3QF |
| Local Authority | London Borough of Harrow |
| URN | 2534569 |
| CCG Reference Number | CCG7934953 |
Fees Explained
Session Time
- Full-day childcare is from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm.
- The morning session is from 8:00 am to 1 pm.
- The afternoon session is from 1 pm to 6 pm.
- Early start from 7:30 am is available
Registration Fee
We charge a non-refundable £250 registration fee to secure your child’s place and cover admin, setup, and settling-in session costs.
Fee Calculation
We are a year-round nursery, open 51 weeks a year (excluding bank holidays, 3 inset days, and 1 week at Christmas). Fees are based on 51 weeks of care, divided into 12 equal monthly payments.
Fee Payment
Fees are payable monthly in advance, typically by standing order, direct debit or nursery voucher on the 28th of each month. For example, fees for October are due on or before the 28th of September.
Ad-hoc Sessions
Ad-hoc sessions are available and can be easily booked and paid for by card at the nursery or via our online system.
Childcare Funding
If you’re unsure about your eligibility for government-funded childcare or how to use your funding at Little Lionhearts, our nursery manager is here to help.
Already registered with us? You can use our eligibility checker form to confirm your status.
Tax-Free Childcare
If you’re working, you may qualify for the Tax-Free Childcare scheme, where the government contributes up to 20% of your childcare fees.
You can use Tax-Free Childcare alongside Free Childcare hours for even more support.
Childcare Grant
You may be eligible for a Childcare Grant if you:
- Are a full-time student in higher education
- Have children under 15 (or under 17 if they have special educational needs)
Find out more on the government’s website.
Discounts
Sibling Discount
Families with more than one child enrolled receive 5% off for part-time and 10% off for full-time care, applied to the older sibling’s fees.
Recommend a Friend
Earn a £250 childcare voucher when someone you refer registers their child for at least 1 month.
Registration Free
Get £150 off the registration fee if you sign up on the first day of your visit
