Fees and Funding
The Village PreschoolsThe Village Preschools are term-time only settings. This means we’re open during school terms (38 weeks per year) and closed during school holidays.
Our fees
North Weald Village Preschool
£8 per hour
Shenfield Village Preschool
£9 per hour
Government funding
How it works
We’re an approved provider for government-funded early education. Depending on your child’s age and your eligibility, you may be able to access 15 hours (and for some families, 30 hours) of funded childcare.
Because we are term-time only, funded hours usually fit naturally within our opening pattern (as funding is provided for 38 weeks a year). We’ll confirm how your funded hours apply to your chosen sessions and clearly explain any fees due for sessions/hours outside your funded entitlement.
You can check eligibility and apply here:
SUPPORT
Funding & Entitlements
Your child may be entitled to additional funding to support their learning and development. We can help families navigate:
Early Years Pupil Premium
Additional funding for eligible children
Disability Access Fund
For children in receipt of Disability Living Allowance
SEN Inclusion Fund
Additional support funded through the local authority
Funded early education
For eligible 2, 3 and 4-year-olds