Funding

Caterpillars Preschool is registered to take:

 

• 2 year additional support to eligible 2 year olds: 15 hrs free early education and childcare dependent on an economic criteria, for children looked after by the local authority or children with additional needs

 

• Early years education funding (3-4 years) : All 3 and 4 year olds are entitled to free early education or childcare for 15 hrs a week during term time. This starts the term after they are 3.

 

• 30 hours free childcare : Working parents for 2, 3 and 4 year old children may be entitled to up to 30 hours free childcare. New applications will need to let us know their eligibility code so we can offer you a funded place for your child.

 

• Early Years Pupil Premium : For 3 and 4 year old children whose parents are in receipt of certain qualifying benefits, or who have been adopted or are in care.

 

• Tax free Childcare : A government scheme to support working parents with childcare costs. For every £8.00 you pay in the government will pay in an extra £2.00