Fees and Funding Information

Fees

Our fees are inclusive of all meals and snacks, nappies, wipes, outings and visits and all extra-curricular activities until your child is eligible for any of the early years funding entitlements.

Please contact us for details of our current fees.

Childcare Funding

East Lane Montessori Funding

Welcome to Inspire Montessori Nursery, where we are committed to providing an exceptional early years education in a nurturing and stimulating environment.

We understand that funding childcare can be a significant concern for many families, which is why we are pleased to offer various government funding options to help make high-quality early education accessible to all.

Our Promise

At Inspire Montessori Nursery, we strive to make quality early education available to as many families as possible through government funding and our commitment to excellence.

For more information about eligibility and how to apply for government funding, please contact us directly.

Free Education Places

Grant For 3- & 4-year-olds

All children aged 3 and 4 years old are eligible to get the “Nursery Education Grant” which entitles them to 15 hours of free education per week from the term after the child turns 3 years old.

Grant For 2-year-olds

Some families are eligible to also apply for the “Nursery Education Grant” for 2-year-old children, which provides these children with 15 hours of free education per week. Please provide us with evidence from your local authority if applicable for 2-year-old funding.

Government Funding Options

At Inspire Montessori Nursery, we accept a range of government funding schemes designed to support families with young children. Our aim is to ensure that every child has the opportunity to benefit from our Montessori approach, regardless of their financial situation. Below are the key funding options available:

Funding option	Attendance	Contribution per term
30 hours (3 & 4 year olds)	Monday – Friday 9-3	£240
15 hours (3 & 4 year olds)	Monday – Friday 9-12	£125
15 hours (3 & 4 year olds)	Monday – Friday 12-3	£125
15 hours (2 year olds)	Monday – Friday 9-12	£125
15 hours (2 year olds)	Monday – Friday 12-3	£125

Contribution Per Term Includes: Snacks and drinks, arts, and craft resources (paper, paint, glue, glitter, clay, pencils etc.) sun lotion, online learning journals, extracurricular activities, Montessori teaching etc.

Your Funded Fees Explained

You can access 22.8 funded hours per week (1140 hours per year) or 11.4 funded hours per week (570 hours per year). These funded hours can be used in 5-hour or 10-hour sessions.

This allocation leaves an additional 2.8 hours (for 30-hour funding) or 1.4 hours (for 15-hour funding) each week. You may choose to include these remaining hours within your permanent booking pattern to best suit your child’s individual needs.

Please see below to see how your funded session costs are calculated.

Full Day

(2 Sessions)

£140.00

Example based on 6 sessions per week using 30 hours baby funding.

10 hours of funding

(session cost covered by funded hours).

Food*

£6.00

Consumables*

£4.00

£10

Cost of full day allocating 10 hours of funding.

If you are eligible for 30 hours (22.8 hours stretched equivalent) you would receive 2 x 10 hour sessions per week, or if you are eligible for 15 hours funding (11.4 stretched equivalent) you would receive 1 x 10 hour session per week.

Full Day

(2 Sessions)

£140.00

Example based on 6 sessions per week using 30 hours baby funding.

7.2 hours at £100.80

2.8 hours covered by funding

10 hour session

Food*

£1.68

Consumables*

£1.12

Costs pro-rata for 2.8 remaining funded hours.

£103.60

Cost of full day allocating 2.8 remaining hours of funding.

Why Choose Inspire Montessori Nursery?

Montessori Philosophy

Our nursery follows the Montessori method, which encourages independent learning, creativity, and critical thinking. We believe in fostering a love for learning from an early age.

Experienced Staff

Our team of dedicated and highly trained staff are passionate about early years education and committed to providing the best care for your child.

Engaging Environment

We offer a rich learning environment with a variety of activities designed to stimulate your child's development across all areas.