Why pay more? Affordable does not mean low-quality.
Honeycroft works hard to keep costs low. Honeycroft is a charity that does not make a profit or pay directors. We pride ourselves on our transparent and clear pricing structure that enables families to use all of their funded hours between 9am and 5pm, spread over the weeks we are open.
Although the funded hours are advertised as either ’15′ or ’30 free hours’ – the actual calculation works out as 15 or 30 hours during term time only (38 weeks of the year). As Honeycroft is open 47.5 weeks we spread these hours to cover the weeks we are open, resulting in an allocation of either 12 or 24 hours per week for 47.5 weeks (12hrs x 47.5 wks. = 570hrs or 24hrs x 47.5 wks. = 1140hrs).
We do not restrict the number of funded places and eligible families can choose between one of the following options, depending on availability:
15HRS funded (up to 570 hrs) Options – 12hrs per week for 47.5 wks
- Two six hour days (9am to 3pm) – £3.00 daily voluntary charge requested towards the cost of food provided,
- Two morning sessions (9am to 12pm) and two afternoon sessions (1pm to 4pm) – there is no charge for these sessions
30HRS funded (up to 1140 hrs) Option – 24hrs per week for 47.5 wks
- Four six hour days (4 x 9am to 3pm) – £3.00 daily voluntary charge requested towards the cost of food provided,
- Three eight hour days (3 x 9am to 5pm) – £3.00 daily voluntary charge requested towards the cost of food provided,
Any additional hours required outside of the funded hours are charged at our hourly advertised rate and any increases will be made with a minimum of six weeks notice. A note about the voluntary charge towards the cost of homecooked and freshly prepared food at Honeycroft.
Please note, 4 weeks written notice is required to cancel a funded place or change any booked sessions.
All costs and hours are clearly laid out in the table below:
Please note these are our prices starting from 1st September.
| Session times, Monday to Friday | Out of School services | 3 & 4 year olds | 2-3 year olds | 0-2 year olds |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Morning session, 9am to 12pm | N/A | 21.90 | 24.00 | 25.50 |
| Afternoon session, 1pm to 4pm | N/A | 21.90 | 24.00 | 25.50 |
| Morning session with lunch, 9am to 1pm | N/A | 32.20 | 35.00 | 37.00 |
| Afternoon session with lunch, 12pm to 4pm | N/A | 32.20 | 35.00 | 37.00 |
| All day, 9am to 3pm, including lunch | 35.00 | 46.80 | 51.00 | 54.00 |
| Breakfast, 8.30am to 9am | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 | 4.40 |
| Breakfast, 8am to 9am | 8.50 | 8.50 | 8.50 | 8.50 |
| Additional fees, per hour | 5.30 | 7.30 | 8.00 | 8.50 |
| Late pick-up fee (over 20 minutes late, payable for each 15 minutes until collected) | 5.30 | 7.30 | 8.00 | 8.50 |
| Stand alone cost towards snacks & hot lunch provided | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 | 3.00 |
| Pick Up & Play until 5pm | 11.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |
| Pick Up & Play until 6pm | 15.00 | N/A | N/A | N/A |