At Sunny Days, we’re proud to offer all government-funded childcare entitlements – helping families access high-quality care and early education for their children. Eligible families can receive up to 1,140 hours of funded childcare throughout the year. We can offer this during term time, or you can stretch your funding with us to cover bookings across the year.
Our team will guide you through the process, making it simple and straightforward from start to finish.
If you are a working parent, you will need to obtain an eligibility code by the January, April, or September before your start date.
| If your child turns the relevant funding age between | Their funding can begin from: | You will need to apply for an eligibility code by: |
|---|---|---|
| 1st January - 31st March | The term starting April 1st until the statutory school age of 5 | 31st March |
| 1st April – 31st August | The term starting September 1st until the statutory school age of 5 | 31st August |
| 1st September - 31st December | The term starting January 1st until the statutory school age of 5 | 31st December |
Your eligibility is based on your working status, household income or other criteria – we recommend checking the below websites to learn more about your funding eligibility and other childcare support:
GOV.UK: https://www.gov.uk/get-childcare
Best Start in Life: https://www.beststartinlife.gov.uk/eligibility-checker
All 3 and 4 year-olds are automatically eligible for up to 570 hours of funding per year. This can begin from the term after they turn 3.
If your child is 2 years old and receives additional support, you may be eligible for funding through your Local Authority. This can begin the term after your child turns 2. You can apply for this type of funding code using the relevant link below:
Dorset Council: https://www.dorsetcouncil.gov.uk/w/funded-childcare-for-2-year-olds
Devon County Council: https://www.devon.gov.uk/children-families-education/early-years-and-childcare/help-with-paying-for-childcare/2-year-old-funding/
Funded hours cover the core elements of childcare – the essentials that ensure every child is safe, happy, and supported in a nurturing environment.
This includes:
We’re committed to going above and beyond the basic funding provision to give children the very best start.
Our consumables charges help us maintain the exceptional quality and experiences that make Sunny Days special. This includes freshly prepared meals, personal care, and additional experiences beyond the core government-funded provision.
You can choose to opt out of any consumables on a termly basis. Exact items provided can vary based on nursery location – please see your setting’s Consumables Package for further information.
Food:
Personal Care:
Enhanced Resources:
If you’ve got a family of little ones, you can enjoy
a 5% sibling discount, applicable to the eldest child.
Do you work for the Dorset County Hospital Foundation Trust? You can enjoy a 10% NHS discount off any unfunded hours.
Introduce a friend to us and we’ll say thank you by adding a credit to your child’s account.
