Fees & Funding
Our Provision
At Grantham Day Nurseries, we’re here to support your family all year round. We’re open from 7.30 am to 6.00 pm, Monday to Friday, for children aged 0–4 years. The only times we close are bank holidays and the period between Christmas and New Year.
Each day includes two structured sessions:
Morning: 9.00 am – 12.00 pm
Afternoon: 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm
Families can choose from a mix of government funded and paid sessions, depending on what works best for them. If you need extra hours outside your funded sessions, these can be added at our hourly rate of £7.40.
We do ask that children attend a minimum of two sessions per week.
Meals & Lunchtimes
We provide a hot, nutritious lunch each day, including a main meal and a healthy dessert, for £4.00 per meal. Our menus are created with an external provider and follow government Nutrition Guidance, with new menus introduced each term.
If you prefer to send a packed lunch, that’s absolutely fine. We simply ask that lunches follow our Packed Lunch Policy and are sent in an insulated bag with ice packs, as we’re unable to refrigerate them.
Forest School
We’re excited to offer Forest School sessions for preschool children each term. These fun, handson sessions run for three hours each week over a sixweek block. The cost is £9.00 per session, and places are booked for the full term so children can enjoy the complete experience.
Government Funded Hours
We accept all government funding for children aged 9 months to 4 years, with funded hours available between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday.
Current Entitlements
All 3 and 4 year olds & Early Learning Funding for 2-year-olds:
- 15 hours per week (termtime only over 38 weeks), or
- 12 hours per week (stretched over 47.5 weeks)
Working families:
Available for children aged 9 months and above.
- 30 hours per week (termtime only over 38 weeks), or
- 24 hours per week (stretched over 47.5 weeks)
How Funded Hours Can Be Used
15 or 12 hours per week:
9.00 am – 12.00 pm (3 hours)
1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (3 hours)
9.00 am – 3.00 pm (6 hours)
30 or 24 hours per week:
8.00 am – 12.00 pm (4 hours) 9.00 am – 12.00 noon (3 hours)
8.00 am – 1.00 pm (5 hours) 9.00 am – 3.00 pm (6 hours)
8.00 am – 4.00 pm (8 hours) 9.00 am – 4.00 pm (7 hours)
8.00 am – 4.30 pm (8.5 hours) 9.00 am – 5.00 pm (8 hours)
8.00 am – 5.00 pm (9 hours) 1.00 pm – 4.00 pm (3 hours)
8.30 am – 4.30 pm (8 hours) 1.00 pm – 5.00 pm (4 hours)
WrapAround & Holiday Care
We also offer wraparound care for schoolaged children up to 11 years at Headstart Day Nursery (for children attending St Annes Primary School) and Huntingtower Primary School.
During termtime:
Before school: 7.30 am – 9.00 am
After school: 3.15 pm – 6.00 pm
During school holidays: Holiday care is available at both nurseries during normal nursery hours (excluding Christmas).
All outofschool care is charged at £6.30 per hour.
Tax-Free Childcare
We are registered on the Tax-Free Childcare scheme. Families who are signed up to TaxFree Childcare can use it to help reduce the cost of childcare. To get started, you’ll create an online childcare account that you pay into — and the government adds money too. You can then use the balance to pay your childcare provider.
For every £8 you add to your account, the government contributes an extra £2, giving you a little more support with your childcare costs.
34
years experience
13
total rooms
All staff fully trained in paediatric first aid care
Ofsted rated 'good'
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions
Who can collect my child?
Children will only be released to their parent/carer or someone named on the permission form, unless prior arrangements have been made and verified with the nursery.
What are the drop-off and pick up times?
Drop off times
Morning sessions: 7.30am, 8.00am, 8.30am and 9.00am.
Afternoon sessions: 1.00pm.
Midday collections: 12.00 noon and 1.00pm.
Afternoon collections: 3.00pm, 4.00pm, 4.30pm, 5.00pm, 5.30pm and 6.00pm.
Do you accept government-funded places?
Yes. We accept government funding for:
All 3 and 4 year-olds.
Children of working parents aged from 9 months.
Eligible 2 year-olds from qualifying families.
Funded hours are available between 8.00 am and 5.00 pm, Monday to Friday
What happens if I’m late collecting my child?
Late collection results in additional charges in one-hour increments. After 6.00pm, there is an additional £10.00 charge for each 15 minutes (or part thereof).
What happens if my child is not collected?
Staff will remain with the child, reassure them, and try to contact parents or emergency contacts.
If no one can be reached within one hour, the nursery will contact Lincolnshire Children’s Services.
How often do staff receive safeguarding training?
All staff complete safeguarding training within their first week and refresh it every year. Our designated safeguarding leads also complete Level 2 training and refresh it every two years.
Get in touch
Get in touch
Headstart 01476 591744
Stepping Stones 01476 593643
Headstart Grantham
The Old School, Dudley Rd, Grantham NG31 9AB
Headstart Grantham, The Old School, Dudley Rd, Grantham NG31 9AB
Stepping Stones Grantham
Agnes St, Grantham NG31 6QP
Stepping Stones Grantham, Agnes St, Grantham NG31 6QP
Headstart Clubhouse at Huntingtower School