Nursery Fees

Workplace Nursery Fees from 1 August 2024 to 31 July 2025

Nursery fees are the same for all ages and are agreed annually. Increases are finalised in line with contractual arrangements between the University and nursery management.  There are no refunds for holidays.

As a staff member you will be eligible to pay for fees through the Workplace Salary Exchange Scheme.  Please note that if you accept a student place, even if your partner is a staff member, you can not pay your fees via the Workplace Salary Exchange Scheme.

Early Years Funding

Early Years Funding (EYF) is a national scheme that funds part-time education for children. 

There are three types of Early Years Funding:

• The universal entitlement is 15 hours per week for all 3 and 4-year-olds.  This is applied for through the nursery.
• The extended entitlement (30 hours) is an additional 15 hours for eligible working parents of 3 and 4-year-olds.   
• The expanded entitlement (15 hours) is an additional 15 hours for eligible working parents from the age of 9 months old.

The funded hours apply the school term after your child turns the relevant age.

For more information and to find out if you are eligible for any funded hours of childcare please go to Homepage | HMRC Childcare Choices
If you receive a code for your funded hours, give it your nursery team as soon as possible and they will confirm your funded fees to you.

Please be aware that although information is given on government websites regarding deadlines for applying for funding, it is our experience that delays do occur & it is best to apply as soon as possible. 

There is further information on EYF available on the Cambridgeshire County Council website.

Early Years Funding & the Workplace Nurseries’ Salary Exchange Scheme 

If you are using the University’s Workplace Nurseries' Salary Exchange Scheme  complete a Request for a Change Form & follow the instructions on the form.  If you wish to join the scheme complete the Application Form.  

Any other methods of payment should be arranged with your nursery team. 

Monthly Nursery Fee from 1 September 2024 to 31 August 2025

with funded hours applied

If you have any queries regarding these figures, please talk to your nursery team as all funding is an arrangement between families & their nurseries.