Fees & Funding

Fees and Funding

At Zig Zag Day Nursery Peterborough, we aim to offer flexible childcare options so families can choose sessions that suit their routine, work patterns and funding eligibility.

Our nursery is open Monday to Friday, 7:00am–6:00pm, and we offer both full-year places and term-time only places.

Sessions are charged at £7 per hour, giving families flexibility to build a schedule that works for them.

FUNDED CHILDCARE PLACES

We offer funded nursery places for all eligible children from 9 months up to school age.

This includes:

• Funded places for eligible children from 9 months old
• Funded hours for 2-year-olds from low-income families
• Universal funded hours for all 3- and 4-year-olds
• Extended funded hours (up to 30 hours) for eligible working families

Funding can usually be used across a mix of sessions, subject to availability.

If you’re unsure what you qualify for, we are always happy to help explain the options.

Apply for Funding

You can check eligibility and apply online using the official government websites:

DISCOUNTS FOR FULL-DAY BOOKINGS

We offer discounts for families booking full-day childcare:

• 10% discount on full-day non-funded bookings
• 15% discount for full-week full-day bookings

Children attending full-day sessions also receive free breakfast.

OPTIONAL MEALS

Meals at Zig Zag Day Nursery Peterborough are optional.
Parents can choose nursery meals or provide a packed lunch if preferred.

Meal prices are:

• Breakfast: £2.00
• Lunch & pudding: £3.50
• Tea & pudding: £2.50

All nursery meals are freshly prepared and designed to support children’s nutrition, energy levels and healthy eating habits.

ADDITIONAL WEEKLY SERVICE CHARGE

To help us provide a well-resourced environment and enriching daily experiences for children, we charge a small £5 weekly service charge.

This contribution helps cover everyday consumables and additional learning opportunities that are used across the nursery.

What the service charge includes

Snacks Consumables

This supports the cost of items used throughout the week, including:

• Daily snacks provided to children
• Ingredients used for baking and cooking activities
• Food preparation items used during learning experiences
• Disposable food-related items used for hygiene and safety

These activities support children’s independence, social skills and understanding of food while also contributing to their learning.

Hygiene & Care Consumables

This helps cover essential items used to maintain children’s comfort, hygiene and wellbeing, such as:

• Wipes and tissues
• Barrier creams and care products where needed
• Gloves and hygiene supplies
• Suncream used during warmer months
• General nursery care items

Providing these items centrally ensures children’s needs are met consistently throughout the day.

SUPPORT FOR FAMILIES

We understand that childcare costs can sometimes feel challenging, and we want to ensure that nursery remains accessible for families who need it.