FEES AND SESSIONS
Fowlmere Playgroup is a non-profit making charity (no 1024798).
All income received from either fees or funding is retained by the Playgroup to cover rent, staff wages, equipment and resources.
Please note that if you wish to change the number of sessions your child attends playgroup, please contact Jasmine. Adequate notice of at least six weeks is required.
Days and Sessions:
Monday – Thursday:
Early start 8:30am till 9am
Morning – 9am till 12pm
Lunch – 12pm till 1pm
Afternoon – 1pm till 3pm
Late finish – 3pm till 4pm.
On Fridays we are open until 1pm offering our popular Rising 5’s session. The session open to any children due to start school in the following September, regardless of what school they may attend in the following September.
Fees:
Fowlmere Playgroup's fees for the 2026/27 academic year are invoiced to parents/carers each half term and are as follows:
For sessions taking place between 9am and 4pm:
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Children aged 2–3 years: £7.00 per hour.
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Children aged 3–4 years: £6.50 per hour.
Early start session:
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Early Start session (8:30am–9:00am): £4.00 per session when booked in advance, or £5.00 per session for ad hoc or one-off bookings. We are unable to accept early years education or government funded hours for this session.
Government Funding
All three and four year olds (and eligible two year olds) are entitled to up to 15 hours of free and flexible Cambridge County Council funding during term time. This funding is paid directly to the playgroup.
Children of eligible working parents are entitled to 30 hours of government-funded childcare.
Find out if you are eligible for the 30 hours here. Note: you will need to apply for the code each term.
You may split the hours between 2 providers and the free entitlement can also include lunchtime and the 3pm till 4pm session. Any costs over and above these hours will have to be paid for by the parent/carer at the current rate.
Tax-free childcare
Folwmere Playgroup is registered with tax-free childcare and can be used towards all paid for hours, including early start. Tax-Free Childcare helps eligible working parents save money on childcare costs by topping up money paid in by 20%. You must meet certain eligibility requirements to qualify for the scheme. Find out more here.
Childcare Vouchers
Fowlmere Playgroup accepts childcare vouchers. If you would like further information please contact our treasurer via fowlmereplaygroup@hotmail.co.uk
Additional Services & Consumables Supplement
We do not charge extra fees for consumables, activities or snacks. We provide a range of healthy and balanced snacks for your child as well as the option of milk or water to drink. We provide nappy bags and wipes. However, we do ask that you supply your child's nappies, and sunscreen (and a packed lunch if staying for lunch).