Funding Information

We understand that early years funding can feel confusing at first. Whether you are new to Scallywags or your child already attends, there are a number of different funding options available to help support your childcare needs.

We have created a detailed Funding Guide to help families understand how government funding works, the options available, and how this is delivered at Scallywags Childcare Centre, including information about fees and optional extras.

“High quality early years provision is built through continued investment.”

We believe that every child deserves the very best start in life – one filled with rich experiences, high quality care, and meaningful learning opportunities from day one. At Scallywags, we are committed to delivering an exceptional standard of childcare and education - a standard that saw us become a finalist at the Nursery World Awards 2025.

Government funding contributes towards the cost of early years provision; however, it does not fully cover the true cost of delivering high quality care, experienced staff, enriching environments, home-cooked meals, and extended learning opportunities. To support the delivery of our enhanced provision, we offer an Enrichment option which many families choose as part of their childcare package.

Full details of how funding is applied, together with clear information about fees, optional enrichment and how costs are itemised, are outlined in our Funding Guide, which is available below.

Growing, Together - in an Enriched Environment

We are committed to giving every child the very best start through high quality care, enriching experiences, and a stimulating environment. Our Enrichment allows us to go beyond the standard funded offer, providing enhanced opportunities, exceptional resources, amazing memories and a truly inspiring setting where children thrive.