Fees

Your fees will depend on the type of funding you are eligible for. To explore the funding options available to you, we recommend visiting www.childcarechoices.gov.uk.

Funding typically begins the term after your child reaches the eligible age. For example, if your child turns 3 in May, their funding will start in September.

Kia Mena operates for 43 weeks each year.
Government-funded childcare is available for 15 or 30 hours per week for 38 weeks per year, which totals:

• 570 hours per year for the 15-hour offer
• 1,140 hours per year for the 30-hour offer

At Kia Mena, we stretch the funding across our full 43-week year. This means:

• Children receiving 570 hours per year are allocated 13.25 hours per week
• Children receiving 1,140 hours per year are allocated 26.5 hours per week

 

Session Times

Breakfast Club- 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM (funding unavailable)

Morning Session- 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM (4 hours)

Afternoon Session-1:00 PM - 4.30 PM (3.5 hours)

Afterschool Club- 4.30 PM - 5.30 PM (funding unavailable)

 

Children Under 3

Not all children under 3 are eligible for funding. However, from the term after your child turns 2 until the term after they turn 3, there are two types of funding support available.

 

1. Together for 2’s

Who is eligible? Children from families who receive certain government benefits, such as Universal Credit, may qualify for this funding. You can apply via Bromley Council: https://www.bromley.gov.uk/education-learning/funded-early-education-childcare-two-year-olds.

What does it cover? Up to 13.25 funded hours per week, for 43 weeks per year.

How does this work at Kia Mena?

• The first 13.25 hours your child attends each week are fully funded.
• Any additional hours beyond 13.25 are charged at £10 per hour.
• You are not required to use all your funded hours at one setting.

Example options:

• You could use 12 hours of funding at Kia Mena (e.g. 3 morning sessions) and use the remaining 1.25 hours at another setting.
• Or, you could use all 13.25 hours with us meaning you will need to attend additional sessions. Any hours beyond the 13.25 funded hours will be charged at £10 per hour.
• Please note:
  If your child attends a session where the total hours exceed the funded amount, you will be charged for the additional hours, even if you choose to collect your child early.

 

2. Two-Year-Old Funding for Working Families

Who is eligible? Working families who meet the government’s eligibility criteria for funded childcare. You can apply for this at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

What does it cover? Up to 26.5 funded hours per week.

How does this work at Kia Mena?

• You can use your funded 26.5 hours over 3.5 days per week.
• Any additional hours beyond the 26.5 funded hours are charged at £15 per hour.

Example costs:

• 4 full days: £52.50 per week
• 4.5 days: £112.50 per week
• 5 full days: £165 per week

Note: These fees apply only to the hours beyond the 26.5 funded hours.

 

Children Aged 3 and over

All children aged 3 and over are eligible for funding from the term after they turn 3. There are two types of funding support available.

1. Universal Three & Four Year Olds

Who is eligible? All parents are eligible and do not need to apply for this funding.

What does it cover? Up to 13.25 funded hours per week, for 43 weeks per year.

How does this work at Kia Mena?

• The first 13.25 hours your child attends each week are fully funded.
• Any additional hours beyond 13.25 are charged at £10 per hour.
• You are not required to use all your funded hours at one setting.

Example options:

• You could use 12 hours of funding at Kia Mena (e.g. 3 morning sessions) and use the remaining 1.25 hours at another setting.
• Or, you could use all 13.25 hours with us meaning you will need to attend additional sessions. Any hours beyond the 13.25 funded hours will be charged at £10 per hour.

Please note:
If your child attends a session where the total hours exceed the funded amount, you will be charged for the additional hours, even if you choose to collect your child early.

 

2. Extended Three & Four Year Olds

Who is eligible? Working families who meet the government’s eligibility criteria for funded childcare. You can apply for this at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

What does it cover? Up to 26.5 funded hours per week.

How does this work at Kia Mena?

• You can use your funded 26.5 hours over 3.5 days per week.
• Any additional hours beyond the 26.5 funded hours are charged at £15 per hour.

Example costs:

• 4 full days: £52.50 per week
• 4.5 days: £112.50 per week
• 5 full days: £165 per week

Note: These fees apply only to the hours beyond the 26.5 funded hours. You can choose to use fewer hours if it better suits you and your child.

 

Tax Free Child Care

Tax-Free Childcare is a government scheme that supports working families with childcare expenses. For every £8 you pay in the government adds £2. You can check if you are eligible at www.childcarechoices.gov.uk

Non- Funded Children

£10 per hour

Additional Costs

Breakfast Club- £13 per session

Afterschool Club- £13 per session

Snack Charge- £2 per week.

 

Updated – 10.06.2025