Sessions, Fees and Term Dates

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Sessions

We are open from 8.00am to 6.00pm, Monday to Friday.
Currently the standard sessions are split as below:

Before School Session

Morning Session

Lunchtime Session

Afternoon Session

​After School Sessions

8am - 9am

9am - 12pm

12pm - 1pm

1pm - 3pm

half hour blocks until 6pm

1 hour

3 hours

1 hour

2 hours

​per half hour

Term Dates

Download our term dates here, or view the document below.

Fees

0 to 2 age group

2 to 3 age group

​3 to 5 age group
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​Over 5 age group

1 adult to 3 children

1 adult to 4 children

1 adult to 8 children
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​1 adult to 8 children

£5.00 per hour

£4.90 per hour

£4.60 per hour
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​£4.20 per hour

There are also additional charges for some extra activities we provide:

• £2.00 per session with Little Folk Music Makers
• £3.00 per session for our Forest School sessions
• £3.00 per session with Twinkle Tots Ballet

​Our freshly cooked lunches are charged at £2.20 per day for children aged 3 and over, and £1.60 for the 0-2 age range. Breakfast (8-8.30am) is charged at £1.00 per day and Tea (5-5.30pm) is charged at £1.00 per day. Other healthy snacks and drinks provided during the day are free of charge.

The cost of a session is calculated using a basic hourly rate, which varies according to the age of the child. This is based upon the staff to child ratio required for the different age ranges and reflects the higher costs of providing staff for the younger children.

Free Early Education Entitlement

Government funding is available for 15 hours a week and some parents may be eligible to 30 hours per week, both from the term after the children turn 3. In some cases 15 hours per week funding is available for 2 year olds from the term after they turn two.
​You do not need to apply for the 15 hours per week funding, the preschool will do this on your behalf and will let you know when it is time. For more information:

• visit the Directory website
• read the Leicestershire County Council brochure (pdf)​

For more information about the 30 hours per week funding please visit:

• www.leicestershire.gov.uk/education-and-children/early-years-and-childcare/free-early-education-and-childcare/free-childcare-places 

Voucher Schemes

Roots to Wings accepts Childcare Vouchers, allowing you to benefit from Tax and National Insurance savings through this recognised payment method for registered carers.

We are currently registered with many of the main childcare voucher providers and are always open to registering for new providers if requested. For more information get in touch with us at the preschool.