Fees & Funding Information
At Tiger Lily Day Nursery, we are committed to providing high-quality childcare and education. By accepting a place at our nursery, you acknowledge and agree to pay all applicable fees as outlined in our standard pricing structure. 

Standard Fee Schedule
Tax-Free Childcare
Get 20% Back on Your Childcare Costs
For every £8.00 you pay into your Tax-Free Childcare account, the government adds £2.00 – up to £2,000.00 per child per year or (£4,000.00 for disabled children).
The eligibility criteria for Tax-Free childcare is broadly aligned with 30 hours free childcare. The main differences are that Tax-Free Childcare is not available for children under 12 years of age whose parents are in receipt of tax credits, universal credit or childcare vouchers. Parents in receipt of these can choose, as part of the childcare service application, whether they want to keep these benefits and apply for the 30 hours only, or leave these benefits and apply for Tax-Free childcare instead. Tiger Lily Day nursery is registered to accept Tax-Free Childcare payments through the HMRC online service. It is still parent’s responsibility to ensure payments reach us on time i.e. 1st of every month.

Government funding explained
Here’s how it all works:
Time for Two's ( 2 year old funding)
Families receiving certain benefits or with a household income under £16,190 per year may qualify for this 15 hours funded per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time) 
Check your eligibility and apply through Dudley Council.
This funding helps eligible 2-year-olds access quality early education before the universal entitlement begins at age 3.
Our 15 hours’ funded places for 2 year olds can be limited, and we don’t usually stretch these hours across the year.
Universal Funded 15 hours (All 3-4 year olds)
15 funded hours per week, 38 weeks per year (term-time) or stretched across the year.
No application is needed, your child is automatically eligible. Simply let us know you'd like to use your funded hours.
This is a universal entitlement - every 3 and 4 year old in England qualifies, regardless of family circumstances.
30 Hours extended Entitlement
Working parents (both parents, or single parent) earning at least National Minimum Wage for 16 hours/week, but under £100,000/year each.
30 funded hours per week, 38 weeks per year or stretched across the year.
Apply online at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/  to get your 30-hour eligibility code.
You'll need to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months to continue receiving the extended hours. 
Working Family Funding
Working parents of children from 9 months old. Same earning thresholds as 30 hours scheme.
30 funded hours per week, 38 weeks per year or stretched across the year.
Apply online at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/ to check eligibility.

The Childcare choices website is a useful place to go in order to find out about your options. It provides access to the application process for the childcare accounts and for the 30 hour entitlement. Please make sure you tick the boxes that are applicable to your individual circumstances. Eligibility for all options, including the 30 hours is determined by HMRC but can be checked by the parents through the relevant government website.

Funded-Only Placements
If you require a funded-only placement, please contact the nursery to discuss availability. Please note: 
Placement days are not guaranteed within the funded-only offer. While we strive to maintain consistency, attendance patterns may be subject to change with a minimum of two weeks' notice.

For further details or to discuss your child’s placement, please feel free to contact us. We’re happy to help!

At Tiger Lily, as we operate 51 weeks of the year we stretch these funded hours over the whole year for more flexibility, therefore most of our parent’s access around 22.35 hours when claiming 30 funded hours over 51 weeks. Meal and enhancement charges still apply on funded days, as they form part of our standard service offering. If you are unable to cover these charges due to personal circumstances, please speak to a member of the management team.

Payment Terms & Conditions
Fees are to be paid in advance monthly by standing order on the 1st of each month. Late payments will incur a 10% surcharge
All fees are subject to change without notice
A 10% discount is available for siblings attending 3 days or more.
Refunds are not available for non-attendance, through illness or holidays.

Reservations
A non-refundable administration fee of £60.00 to be be paid upon returning the completed registration form at Tiger Lily Day Nursery. 
Settling in sessions will be arranged two weeks prior to your child's start date.
Should you wish to change your reservation, such as cancelling the placement or changing the sessions, we ask that you give a minimum of 1 calendar months’ notice.
Non-Payment
If a payment is not honoured, any administration charges incurred will apply.

The minimum requirement is that your child attends nursery for Two full days or four sessions. Booked sessions cannot be swapped, if extra sessions are required please speak to Management for availability.