Parent FAQs

We understand that navigating your child’s early years can come with many questions and considerations.

On this page, you’ll find answers to common enquiries we receive from parents and carers.

Please get in touch for further information, or to book in a visit.

You can find out information on what you may be entitled to at https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/ this includes all funding options, Tax Free Childcare and Universal Credit options.
Yes, we offer funded childcare places. Funding can be used on a term-time basis or stretched across the full year, depending on your preference.
You can use up to 10 funded hours per day, with funded sessions available until 5:00 pm. Any hours attended beyond your funded entitlement or after 5:00 pm will be charged at our standard rates.
We strongly encourage you to book a visit to our nursery as early as possible, giving you the opportunity to see whether we are the right fit for your child and family.
As spaces are very limited and many families secure places up to a year in advance, we recommend speaking with the Nursery Manager as soon as possible after your visit to reserve your place. There is no registration fee required to hold a place.
Yes, we will be in touch to arrange settling-in sessions and will work closely in partnership with you to ensure your child’s transition to Little Blossoms is as smooth, comfortable, and positive as possible.
Yes, DBS checks are required for anyone working at Little Blossoms Childcare.
We are open from 7.00am to 6.30pm, Monday to Friday.
We are open 50 weeks per year, with a two-week closure over Christmas.
We also close on Bank Holidays along with 1 staff training day per year.