SESSIONS & FEES
Opening Hours & Attendance
Hopscotch Nursery, Oxted, is open Monday to Thursday, 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, for 48 weeks per year.
We are closed for:
- Two weeks over the Christmas period
- The last two weeks of August
Closure dates vary each year in line with Surrey term dates. Please email us for the confirmed dates.
Children are required to attend a minimum of 2 days per week.
Full-day sessions run from 8:00 am – 5:30 pm, Monday to Thursday.
⸻
Funding We Accept
We accept the following DfE Early Education Entitlements:
- FEET (Free Early Education for eligible 2-year-olds)
- Universal Funding – 15 hours per week for all 3 and 4-year-olds
(available from the term after a child turns 3)
- Working Parent Entitlement – up to 30 funded hours per week for
eligible families, available for children aged 9 months+, during term time (38 weeks per year)
⸻
Applying for Funding
Working Parent Entitlement: Parents/carers must apply via HMRC
Childcare Choices:
- FEET funding eligibility information is available via Surrey County
Council:
- Universal funding (15 hours) does not require an application.
Parents/carers will be provided with a funding declaration form at the start of each term.
⸻
Funding Eligibility Terms
Children become eligible for funding from the following terms:
- Autumn (1 Sept – 31 Dec): funding from January
- Spring (1 Jan – 31 Mar): funding from April
- Summer (1 Apr – 31 Aug): funding from September
⸻
How Funding Works at Hopscotch
Hopscotch Nursery is open 48 weeks per year; however, DfE funding is available for 38 weeks only (term time).
Parents/carers are therefore required to fee-pay for the 10 non-funded weeks.
Eligible children may use:
- Up to 30 funded hours per week
- Term time only
- Maximum of 7 funded hours per day
- Funding hours may be used between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm, Monday to Thursday
Hours outside of funded times (e.g. 8:00 – 9:00 am and 4:00 – 5:30 pm) are charged at the standard rate.
A consumables charge applies to funded sessions. This covers items such as extracurricular activities, wipes, creams, and similar resources.
⸻
Fee Breakdown
Children aged 0–2 years
Non-funded daily rate: £97.50
| Attendance Per Week | Non-Funded Fees | With 15 Funded Hours | With 30 Funded Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Full Days | £780.00 | £482.50 | £257.50 |
| 3 Full Days | £1,170.00 | £872.50 | £480.00 |
| 4 Full Days | £1,560.00 | £1,262.50 | £805.00 |
Children aged 2 years plus
Non-funded daily rate: £92.50
| Attendance Per Week | Non-Funded Fees | With 15 Funded Hours | With 30 Funded Hours |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Full Days | £740.00 | £474.00 | £275.00 |
| 3 Full Days | £1,110.00 | £738.00 | £480.00 |
| 4 Full Days | £1,480.00 | £1,114.00 | £616.00 |
Please note;
Fees shown are indicative and based on full-day attendance. Actual fees will vary depending on the child’s age, attendance pattern, eligibility for DfE-funded hours, and how funding is applied. A consumables charge applies to funded sessions. Please contact the nursery for an individualised monthly fee calculation.
Fees & Payment Information
Childcare fees are individualised, based on:
- Number of days attended
- Age of the child
- Eligibility for DfE-funded hours
All fees are:
- Payable monthly
- Paid in advance for the month ahead
- Subject to a minimum attendance of 2 days per week
For an individualised monthly fee calculation, please email:
📧 manager@hopscotchmontessori.co.uk
On occasion, we may review our funding model to support families in using their full funding entitlement with us. This is at the nursery’s discretion and reviewed on a case-by-case basis.
