Childcare Funding
We offer a range of funded places for eligible children, including 15 and 30 hour funding options.
To check what funding you may be eligible for and how to apply, visit Childcare Choices.
Voluntary Consumables Fee
When accessing funded hours at Special Steps, we ask for a voluntary consumables fee of £20 per day.
This helps cover essential daily resources and experiences that enhance your child's learning and development. The breakdown of this charge is as follows:
| Item | Charge |
|---|---|
| Breakfast | £2.00 |
| Afternon Snack | £2.00 |
| Word Well curriculum / Attention Autism time | £2.00 |
| Eating As Learning | £2.00 |
| Sensory Room | £3.00 |
| Edible Messy Play activities | £2.00 |
| Sun cream / barrier creams | £2.00 |
| Nappies, wipes, nappy sacks | £3.00 |
| Celebrations / trips out | £2.00 |
| Total | £20.00 |
Daily Charge for Non-Funded Days
On days where a child is not accessing government funding, our standard daily rate is £74 per day.
This charge is all-inclusive and covers all meals, snacks, personal care items, specialist resources, and enrichment activities throughout the day.