Opening times, sessions and fees
Our fees are currently charged at £7.50 per hour for 2 year old children and £6.50 per hour for children over 3 years old.
From September 2025 our opening times (during school term time only) are:
Monday-Friday 8.45am - 3.00pm
Sessions available daily are:
Morning plus lunch session* (4 hrs 15 mins) = £31.88 for children aged 2 years or £27.63 for children aged 3+ years
Monday- Friday, 8.45am - 1.00pm
* Requires a healthy packed lunch to be provided by parent/carer.
Full day session* (6hrs 15mins) = £46.88 for children aged 2 years or £40.63 for children aged 3+ years
Monday-Friday, 8.45am - 3pm
* Requires a healthy packed lunch to be provided by parent/carer.
Fees
Fees are invoiced monthly in arrears and payment is due by the final session of each month.
Fees may be paid by BACS, cash or via the Tax Free Childcare scheme.
Fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.
Notice period
To withdraw from Busy Bees Pre-school, 4 WEEKS' WRITTEN NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN or 4 weeks’ fees will be charged.
Funded Places
Universal Funding: All children qualify for 15 hours of funded entitlement from the term following their third birthday.
Working Family Funding: From September 2025 some families may qualify for up to 30 hours of funding per week for children, from the term after turning 9 months old, depending on whether they meet the eligibility criteria. Please note it is the responsibility of parents to check their eligibility via the Childcare Choices website.
Additional Support Funding: Families in receipt of some forms of additional support may be eligible for 15 hours of Two Year Old Support Funding, from the term following their child's second birthday. Parents can check their eligibility on the North Yorkshire Council website.
Funded hours can be taken all at Busy Bees or may be able to be split with another childcare provider if your child attends another setting.
NB: Funding is only available for 38 weeks per year.
An additional services charge applies to funded places. Please contact the setting for further information
Tax-Free Childcare
We accept payment via the government tax-free childcare scheme. Parents/carers need to apply via the GOV.UK website and if eligible contact us for further details of how to ensure payment to our account.
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
The setting works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Sarah.
Uniform
Uniform is available to purchase should you wish. We have polo shirts, sweatshirts and bookbags available in a variety of sizes.
From September 2025 our opening times (during school term time only) are:
Monday-Friday 8.45am - 3.00pm
Sessions available daily are:
Morning plus lunch session* (4 hrs 15 mins) = £31.88 for children aged 2 years or £27.63 for children aged 3+ years
Monday- Friday, 8.45am - 1.00pm
* Requires a healthy packed lunch to be provided by parent/carer.
Full day session* (6hrs 15mins) = £46.88 for children aged 2 years or £40.63 for children aged 3+ years
Monday-Friday, 8.45am - 3pm
* Requires a healthy packed lunch to be provided by parent/carer.
Fees
Fees are invoiced monthly in arrears and payment is due by the final session of each month.
Fees may be paid by BACS, cash or via the Tax Free Childcare scheme.
Fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change.
Notice period
To withdraw from Busy Bees Pre-school, 4 WEEKS' WRITTEN NOTICE MUST BE GIVEN or 4 weeks’ fees will be charged.
Funded Places
Universal Funding: All children qualify for 15 hours of funded entitlement from the term following their third birthday.
Working Family Funding: From September 2025 some families may qualify for up to 30 hours of funding per week for children, from the term after turning 9 months old, depending on whether they meet the eligibility criteria. Please note it is the responsibility of parents to check their eligibility via the Childcare Choices website.
Additional Support Funding: Families in receipt of some forms of additional support may be eligible for 15 hours of Two Year Old Support Funding, from the term following their child's second birthday. Parents can check their eligibility on the North Yorkshire Council website.
Funded hours can be taken all at Busy Bees or may be able to be split with another childcare provider if your child attends another setting.
NB: Funding is only available for 38 weeks per year.
An additional services charge applies to funded places. Please contact the setting for further information
Tax-Free Childcare
We accept payment via the government tax-free childcare scheme. Parents/carers need to apply via the GOV.UK website and if eligible contact us for further details of how to ensure payment to our account.
Special Educational Needs & Disabilities (SEND)
The setting works to the requirements of the 1993 Education Act and The Special Educational Needs Code of Practice. Our Special Educational Needs Co-ordinator (SENCO) is Sarah.
Uniform
Uniform is available to purchase should you wish. We have polo shirts, sweatshirts and bookbags available in a variety of sizes.
