
Childcare funding in Eastleigh
At Robin's Nest Community Preschool, we understand that every family is unique. That's why we offer a variety of funding options, flexible childcare hours, and parent information to cater to your specific needs. Our experienced staff are dedicated to making each child's experience with us a memorable one.
16 years of experience
Fully trained staff
Friendly atmosphere
Helping parents get the support they need
At our preschool, we believe that every child deserves the best education and care. We prioritise their education by providing comprehensive learning and childcare services that cater to their unique needs. Parents can also count on our support, as we offer a variety of funding options to make childcare accessible to all families, including free childcare options. Our team is dedicated to ensuring that your child receives the best possible start in life.

15 hours funding for families.
15 hours of funded childcare standard offer
All children are entitled to 15 funded hours in the term after they turn 3 years old ​​
You can get all the information you need, and you can check what you can apply for on www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
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30 hours of funded childcare
30 hours of funded childcare for 2-4 year olds
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Funding is available for working families starting the term after your child’s 2nd birthday if you are working or starting a job, on sick leave or annual leave, on maternity, paternity, or adoption leave, receiving statutory neonatal care pay, or on bereaved partner paternity leave. The number of funded hours you receive will depend on your child’s age and circumstances, your family income, and your immigration status.
​You can apply for this on the gov website
You must apply for your code before the start of the new term for the code to be valid. Then inform us as soon as possible so we can add it to the system.

Early Learning for 2-year-olds 15 hour funding.
Your 2-year-old can get 15 hours of early learning funding if we receive any of the following benefits: income-based Jobseeker’s Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance, Universal Credit with a household income of £15,400 per year or less after tax (not including benefits), or the guaranteed element of Pension Credit. Visit www.beststartinlife.gov.uk
Our policies
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Administering medicine
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Allegations against staff
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Children's bathroom changing
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Diversity inclusion equality
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Health and safety
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Incapacitated parent
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Privacy notice
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Managing children with sickness, infections, allergies
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Missing child
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Partnership with parents
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Safeguarding
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The role of the key person
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Terms and conditions
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Threats and abuse towards staff
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Uncollected child
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Waiting list and admissions
*For more information or to read our policies in full, please get in touch
'Absolutely love this preschool! My daughter attended from 2 it bought her on leaps and bounds! The girls in there show genuine care for those children. It's like a family. My boys starting soon and I can't wait!'
Sophie H - Yell Review
Get in touch today for help with childcare funding in Eastleigh
Want to learn more about the childcare funding available to you in Eastleigh? Contact us today for more information on the childcare funding we offer or for guidance on how to find out if you are eligible.

