We appreciate that funding childcare can be a significant drain on your resources and we aim to help you in any way we can. We are happy to discuss this with you in more detail – please contact us for more information.

Child Tax Credits

Help is available through the Childcare element of Working Tax Credit. It provides substantial support with childcare costs and many families are surprised when they find that they are eligible for it. Please check the following link: http://www.taxcredits.inlandrevenue.gov.uk/HomeNew.aspx

Childcare vouchers

For working parents, childcare vouchers can prove an excellent way to spread and reduce the costs of childcare. The Nursery will happily register to accept your specific childcare vouchers. We are happy to discuss this with you in more detail, please contact us for further information.

Government funding for Three year old children can be used at Balloon. It means that each child is entitled to a total of 15 funded hours per week, per term.
All children are entitled to this funding the term after they turn 3 years old age. Their birthday must fall before the cut-off date in order to receive the funding the following term. These dates are:

• 31st August for the Full term (September – December)
• 31st December for the Spring term (January – April)
• 31st March for the Summer term (May – August)

Two-year olds children could also qualify for up to 15 hours of free childcare each week. If you have a child who has or is turning two-years old plus one of the following  :

• A household income of less than £16,190 per year
• Job Seeker's Allowance
• Income Support
• Employment and Support Allowance

Please contact your Local Authority for further information.