Hello and thank you for visiting our website!
There has been lots of confusion around government funded nursery fees, especially after the recent news coverage on TV.
While there’s been a lot of talk about confusing charges and unexpected costs at other nurseries, we want to reassure you that this doesn’t apply to us.
At Smiles, we believe in keeping things simple, straightforward, and family-friendly. We’re proud to say that we’ve never charged top-up fees for funded hours.
Whether you receive 15 or 30 hours of funding, these are completely free—no hidden costs, no surprises. You’re welcome to book your funded sessions without worrying about unexpected charges.
When it comes to meals, we love giving you options. Feel free to pack a lunch for your little one, or, if it’s more convenient, you can choose our lunch and dinner services for a small additional cost. The best part? Healthy fruits, snacks, and breakfast are always on us. We’ve also got the essentials covered—no extra fees for baby wipes or nursery resources, because we believe that should just be part of great childcare.
Since we’re a not-for-profit organisation, our mission is simple: to provide outstanding childcare while managing our costs responsibly. You can find all our rates clearly laid out on our rate card below—no fine print, just the facts.
We know that life with little ones can be unpredictable, which is why we’re committed to flexibility. While we do ask that funded sessions are booked on set days, we’re always happy to accommodate changes whenever we can. And if you’re heading off on holiday and your child isn’t booked in? No problem—you won’t be charged.
Our doors are open from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM, but if you need a little extra time, we’ve got you covered with extended hours from 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
If you have any questions or just fancy a chat about how we can support your family, don’t hesitate to reach out. We’d love to hear from you!.
Please see rate card for paid sessions
Full day (7:00am-6pm)
£65
Half day 7:00am-12:30noon or 12:30pm-6pm
£45
Additional open access 30 minutes AM 6:30am-7am or PM 6pm – 6:30pm
£11.50
Full day additional access both am & pm
£20
Morning breakfast care with drop off to school (7am-drop off)
£15.50
After school with pick up from school (3:00pm-6pm)
£20
Pay as you go hourly rate (maximum of 2 hours)
£13
Holiday Club full day (full time school age)
£40
Holiday Club half day (full time school age)
£29
Pick up or drop off funded children Midday option 4 with lunch club
£20 with pack lunch or £23 with lunch
Pick up or drop off midday without lunch club option 4
£8
Additional open access 30 minutes for funded children 7am-7:30am or 5:30pm-6pm option 1
£6.50 or £11 for both
Meals
Lunch £3 Tea £2.20