You and Me Pre-School is a charitable, non-profit making organisation. Our fees are set by the Pre-School Committee and are reviewed annually.

Our current fees are:

£21.00 per 3 hour session for 2 year olds
£18.00 per 3 hour session for 3 and 4 year olds

Voluntary Contribution

We are committed to maintaining the highest standard of care and education for all our children and kindly ask parents and carers for a voluntary contribution to support the pre-school.

We currently ask for 50p per session to help cover the cost of providing a healthy snack and £1 per week to support a range of additional resources and experiences for the children.

We are mindful of the financial pressures facing families and there is always an option to opt out of these voluntary contributions.

Fees

Funding

Depending on your child's date of birth and your family circumstances, you may be entitled to receive 15 or 30 hours funding per week for 38 weeks per year. The following offers are available in Essex and accepted by You and Me Pre-School. We offer the flexibility for you to cover all or part session costs with your funding entitlement. Your funding may also be shared between You and Me Pre-School and another childcare setting, if needed.

For more information and to apply for any of the funding detailed below, please visit: Best Start in Life

Early Learning for 2 Year Olds

15 hours of funded childcare, for 38 weeks per year are available for families in England who get extra support, like those on Universal Credit or children with an Education, Health and Care Plan. You must have an approved eligibility code (starting TYF881) from Essex County Council prior to starting your claim at pre-school.

30 Hours Extended Funding

Eligible working families can apply for 30 hours of childcare to use from the term after their child turns 9 months until they reach school age.

Universal Credit Childcare

For working families claiming Universal Credit with children under the age of 17. You may be able to claim back up to 85% of eligible childcare costs. Upfront childcare costs may be available to eligible parents moving in to work or increasing hours.

15 Hours Funding for 3 and 4 Year Olds

All 3 and 4 year olds who live in England are entitled to this offer irrespective of income levels, benefit status or family circumstances. This funding is available the term after your child's third birthday. There is no need to apply for these hours, simply agree your placement with us, share your child's birth certificate and complete a funding form.

Below are the recommended times to apply for all childcare funding. You can apply outside of these recommended dates but you might not receive your code in time. You must have a valid code by the end of the month before a new term starts.

Early Years Pupil Premium (EYPP)

EYPP is additional funding available for Early Years Settings. EYPP is paid directly to Early Years Settings to improve the outcomes for eligible children by supporting their learning and development.

How You and Me Pre-School Spend EYPP

All EYPP funding is used to give extra support to children who are eligible. We understand that every child is different and has their own individual needs. EYPP funding is used to help your child achieve the best possible outcomes. How this support is provided will be discussed with you by your child's key person.

EYPP funds may be used for:

Purchasing targeted resources to support a child's specific needs.
Staff attending training to better support a child.
Providing higher adult to child ratios where appropriate.
Offering high-quality activities, including securing external providers (such as Speech and Language Therapists).
Supporting Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) or English as an Additional Language (EAL).

Tax-Free Childcare

You and Me Pre-School have signed up to the Government's Tax-Free Childcare Scheme. This scheme allows for eligible parents to get a £2 top-up for every £8 towards the cost of their childcare.

Childcare Vouchers through an Employer

This is a way for employers to help employees pay for childcare costs. In majority of schemes employees may give up part of their salary to purchase childcare vouchers, which can then be used to pay for registered childcare providers. You and Me Pre-School is registered with most of the Childcare Voucher Providers.