Funded Only Hours

We are pleased to offer Funded Only Hours at Montessori Cottage Linton, giving eligible families access to up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week during term time (unstretched funding). This allows children to attend nursery for 2 or 3 days per week, depending on eligibility, using government funding only.

What’s Included?

✔️ Authentic Montessori Education
✔️ Healthy, Home-Cooked Meals & Snacks
✔️ No Registration Fee
✔️ No Deposits Required

Please note: Parents are asked to provide nappies and wipes where applicable.

Attendance Options

  • 15 Hours Universal Funding: Choose 2 days per week, subject to availability.

  • 30 Hours Extended Funding: Choose 2 or 3 days per week, subject to availability.

  • Please note: Families registered under 'Funded Only Hours' are not able to purchase additional privately funded sessions.

Term-Time (Unstretched) vs. All-Year-Round (Stretched) Funding

Unstretched Hours – Term-Time Only (38 Weeks)

This is the standard funding model based on school terms.

  • 15 Hours Entitlement = 15 hours per week across 38 weeks (total of 570 hours/year)

  • 30 Hours Entitlement = 30 hours per week across 38 weeks (total of 1,140 hours/year)

Stretched Hours – All-Year-Round (50 Weeks)

To support working families throughout the year, we offer a stretched funding option:

  • 30 Hours Stretched = 22.8 hours per week or 7.6 hours per day

  • 15 Hours Stretched = 11.4 hours per week or 3.8 hours per day

This option spreads your funded hours more evenly, covering school holiday periods.

Register for Funded Only Hours

To apply for a funded place at Montessori Cottage Linton, please download and complete our registration form:

Helpful Links

  • [Fees, Funding & Discounts]

  • [Funded Sessions]

  • [Fees and Sessions]

  • [Tax-Free Childcare]

  • [Childcare Vouchers]

  • [Sibling Discounts]