Additional costs you may have to pay

The funding is for early education and childcare. It is meant to deliver 15 hours of free, high quality childcare. It is not intended to cover the cost of:

• meals
• nappies
• sun cream
• additional hours
• activities.

You are therefore expected to pay for these, even though they may be voluntary charges.

Fees for extra time or activities are private. These fees are between you and a provider. But, your provider must tell you the cost before you take up the extra time, consumables, or activities. Before you agree to take up a place make sure you understand what is being provided.

Your provider cannot charge you a top up. A top up is the difference between what they charge and the funding they receive from the government.