The owners and managers of Little
Chums are parents too, so pride themselves on understanding the importance of choosing the right
setting for your child while keeping in mind the costs involved.
We strive to offer flexible hours coupled with fees that are affordable and realistic. We offer this without compromising the quality of our childcare or environment.
The full list of services provided, provisions made and opening hours are listed on our services page here. You only provide baby feed and nappies if your child(ren) is of baby age! Rota sessions and/or term time only contracts are strictly subject to availability.
We strive to offer flexible hours coupled with fees that are affordable and realistic. We offer this without compromising the quality of our childcare or environment.
The full list of services provided, provisions made and opening hours are listed on our services page here. You only provide baby feed and nappies if your child(ren) is of baby age! Rota sessions and/or term time only contracts are strictly subject to availability.
We usually offer discounts for multiple days/sessions and same service siblings, subject to terms and conditions. For the very latest information about our exact fees and prices, please contact us using the details on our contact page here...
You
may be entitled and/or eligible to claim money towards your monthly
childcare fees. Little Chums is registered with various agencies and
schemes to help you do this.
Fees are payable by or on the first of every month and in advance. You will receive an invoice a week prior detailing the coming month’s fees. Bank Holidays incur no charge. Fees are payable in full for non-attendance or sickness.
Tax Free Childcare & Childcare Voucher Payments
Little Chums is registered with the Government Tax Free Childcare Voucher Scheme. This scheme allows you to 'withdraw' money from your earnings into the scheme account, which you then use to pay your childcare fees to Little Chums.
With the Government Tax Free Childcare Scheme, for every £8 you pay into this account, the government will also pay £2. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. You can get Tax-Free Childcare at the same time as 15 or 30 hours free childcare if you’re eligible for both.
Information about the national scheme, including eligibility criteria and how to register can be found on the UK Government
website here...
If
your employer operates a similar voucher scheme other than the national
one, they should be able to provide you with information about it.
Welsh Government Childcare Offer
Little Chums is registered for the Welsh Government's ‘Childcare Offer for Wales’. This funding from the Welsh Government could reduce your invoice by a few hundred pounds every month and is available from the term after your child turns 3 years old! The offer is made up of funded hours at Little Chums or both hours at Little Chums and a local school.
Universal Credit
Little Chums is registered for the Welsh Government's ‘Childcare Offer for Wales’. This funding from the Welsh Government could reduce your invoice by a few hundred pounds every month and is available from the term after your child turns 3 years old! The offer is made up of funded hours at Little Chums or both hours at Little Chums and a local school.
Eligibility criteria do apply as set by Welsh Government.
Please contact us for further information. There is also information on the Torfaen Family Information Service website here...
Universal Credit
If you claim ‘Universal Credit’ and meet the eligibility criteria, then the Government will pay up to 85% of your childcare fees for you. You do however need to pay your monthly invoice first, before claiming the fees back each month.
Speak to your usual benefits adviser and/or channels of
support for further information. Some information can be found here...
College & University Courses
College & University Courses
If you’re undertaking further education, some colleges / universities offer childcare funding. Speak to your college or university to see if you’re eligible!
Assisted Places
If your child is under 3 years old, ‘Assisted Places’ can be claimed if they are affected by certain health, physical or environmental factors. Criteria does apply, but if successful, this scheme can support the cost of 5 hours of child care per week. Please speak to your Health Visitor.
Employability Support
The Torfaen Employability Support team (other councils have similar schemes) could help you back into work and provide guidance on support with childcare costs. The 'Job Centre' may even pay some or all of your childcare costs short term if you are undergoing training. Find information here...
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