Parents’ Information
Everything You Need, So Your Child Can Thrive
Clear guidance on starting school, fees and funding, childcare support, settling in and the policies that help every family feel informed and reassured.
Starting School
A Confident First Step
Starting school is an exciting and sometimes emotional milestone. At Little Wise Kids, we help make the transition smooth, joyful and empowering for children and families.
Through a screen-free, child-led and play-rich approach, children build the emotional resilience, social skills, independence and curiosity they need for their next chapter.
Funding & Fees
Supporting Families, Investing in Early Years
We believe every child deserves access to nurturing, high-quality early years education and that families deserve clear, supportive information about childcare costs.
Little Wise Kids offers government-funded childcare places for eligible families. We are open year-round for 51 weeks of the year, helping children benefit from consistent routines, care and learning.
How Funding Works
Government-Funded Childcare
The government provides childcare support for eligible families, depending on a child’s age and a family’s circumstances.
Funding may cover some of your childcare costs, helping to make quality early years education more accessible.
Because Little Wise Kids operates year-round for 51 weeks, funded hours are spread across the year rather than only used during school terms.
Current Example Calculations
Approximately 11.18 hours per week across 51 weeks
Approximately 22.35 hours per week across 51 weeks
Additional fees may apply for hours outside a family’s funded entitlement. These support extended care, meals, nursery experiences and the high-quality early years provision offered by Little Wise Kids.
Rates & Examples
Weekly Costs and Funding Examples
Your weekly childcare cost will depend on your child’s sessions, funding entitlement and any additional services or charges. We will always explain your estimated fees clearly before a place is confirmed.
- Your child’s sessions
- Funding entitlement
- Additional services or charges
| Fee or funding element | Current information |
|---|---|
| Full-day rate | [Editable] |
| Half-day rate | [Editable] |
| Funded-hour deductions | [Editable] |
| Additional charges | [Editable] |
| Example weekly costs | [Editable] |
FAQs
Childcare Support: Your Questions Answered
Understanding childcare support can feel confusing, especially when your family’s circumstances or eligibility change. We are here to help you understand the options available and signpost you to the right information.
Can I use funded childcare at Little Wise Kids?
Yes, eligible families may be able to use government-funded childcare hours. Please contact us so we can explain how funding is applied across our 51-week year.
Can I use Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes, eligible families may be able to pay through the Government’s Tax-Free Childcare scheme.
When does funding start?
Funding usually begins from the term after your child becomes eligible. Please check current eligibility and dates through the Government childcare website.
What will I need to provide?
Depending on your entitlement, we may ask for your eligibility code and supporting details before funding can be applied.
Can you help me apply?
We can explain the process and help you understand what to do next, although applications are completed through the Government childcare portal.
Partnership & Settling In
Partnership With Families
Working Together for Your Child
Families are at the heart of Little Wise Kids. You know your child best, and we value the insight, trust and communication that help us provide consistent, responsive care.
We share meaningful updates, celebrate milestones and work together around routines, interests, wellbeing and development.
By creating a strong bridge between home and nursery, we help each child feel secure, understood and ready to thrive.
- You know your child best
We value the insight, trust and communication that help us provide consistent, responsive care.
- Meaningful updates
We celebrate milestones and work together around routines, interests, wellbeing and development.
- A strong bridge
Home and nursery work together so each child feels secure, understood and ready to thrive.
Settling In
Where Transitions Are Gentle, Personal and Full of Heart
Choosing an early years setting is one of the most personal decisions a family can make. At Little Wise Kids, we give settling in the time, care and attention it deserves.
We see settling in as a journey, not a single event. From your first visit onward, we work with you to understand your child’s routines, personality, comforts, preferences and any particular worries or needs.
Partnership From the First Day
You know your child best. We value your knowledge and work in partnership with you to make each transition feel familiar, reassuring and secure.
Our team supports children to build trusting relationships with their key person, other educators and their new environment.
Tailored Transition Strategies
Every child settles in differently. We use flexible strategies that are agreed with families and shaped around the child’s readiness.
- Short introductory sessions with a parent or carer present
- Gradually increasing session length
- Consistent staffing and key-person continuity
- Familiar comfort routines and transitional objects
- Language cues in English and Portuguese where helpful
- A calm, predictable rhythm to each day
Policies
Our Policies
Our policies help us maintain a safe, respectful, transparent and nurturing environment for children and families.