Government Funding

Government funding states that every child is entitled to 15 hours of free childcare from the term following their 3rd birthday. If you choose Apple Trees your child will spend their 15 hours in our Ladybird room. Click here to see all the facilities that will be available to them.

Some children will also qualify for 30 hours free funding from September 2017. This funding is for children who have working parents from the term following their 3rd birthday. To find out if you qualify for this funding please follow this link. Apple Trees offers 30 hours funding but spaces are limited due to such high demand. If you would like to enquire about taking a place please do not hesitate in contacting us.

Some children also qualify for FREE 2yr old funding. Click here for more details. If your child qualifies you can claim your funding at Apple Trees Child Care and your child will spend their 15 hours in our Snail Room before moving on to our Ladybird Room for pre-school.

We have a number of children in our setting that take advantage of this funding. These are not just children whose parents are out at work. Even if you do not work it is of huge benefit to your child to take advantage of the FREE government funding. It allows the children to make friends, become independent and develop their skills. It also allows you some free time to get those odd jobs done!

Why choose Apple Trees over other pre-schools?

We offer the same learning and preparation for school as most pre-schools, however, we can also offer you flexible hours. Our setting is open from 7.30am – 6.00pm Monday – Friday so you can choose the 15 hours that benefit you and your child.