GRANT
The Department for Children, School & Family (DCSF) have made a commitment to provide FREE nursery education for all 3 and 4 year olds for 15 hours a week and we are registered to receive a grant from Croydon council in this respect for all eligible children. Children are eligible for the grant at the beginning of the term after their third birthday, the cut off dates for each term are detailed below:
Autumn Term - 31st August
Spring Term - 31st December
Summer Term - 31st March
Additional funding is also available for some children aged under 3 whose parents meet certain criteria relating to income and benefits. Details can be provided.
FEES
For two year olds who are not eligible for the two year government funding (see www.familyspacecroydon.co.uk) the fees are £25 per session. Children who are funded three year olds, but want additional sessions, these cost £19 per session.
The additional fifteen hours funding (if all adults in the household work a minimum of 16 hours per week) can be applied for at www.childcarechoices.co.uk.
Fees are payable termly in advance (or by cash if preferred on a weekly basis). Fees must still be paid if children are absent or off sick. For your child to keep her/his place at the pre-school all fees must be paid on time.
Early Years Grant
Government funding is available for children aged 3 or older for at least 15 hours per week, with a further 15 hours where both parents work, subject to eligibility criteria. To see if you are eligible for the additional 15 hours, please click here.Funding for 2 year olds is available under certain circumstances for up to 15 hours per week. To see if you are eligible, please click here Any extra sessions are payable, currently at £14 p/session.Applying for a place
If you are interested in applying for a place for your child at New Life Pre-school please complete and return the application form below and email it to preschool@newlifecroydon.co.uk or alternatively drop it in to the pre-school (New Life Pre-School, New Life Christian Centre, Cairo New Road, Croydon, CR0 1XP).
You will then be invited to visit the pre-school where you will be able to see the pre-school in operation and ask any questions you have. You will be advised of what sessions we can offer for your child and details of any fees that will be owed. After this you will be asked to complete a more detailed application form for your child and then a formal offer will be made to you.