Fees & Funding
Affordable, flexible childcare for local families.
Our childcare fees aim to keep care affordable and flexible for local families in Aberporth, near Cardigan. Depending on your child’s age and circumstances, funding may help with your fees. Below you can compare session prices and the funded childcare or education options available.
Playgroup and Breakfast Club fees.
Our Playgroup is open Monday to Friday, with Breakfast Club available from 8:00am.
- Breakfast Club8:00am–9:00am
- £6.00
- Morning Session · children aged 2–39:00am–12:00pm
- £13.00
- Morning Session · children aged 3–4 receiving funded education9:00am–12:00pm
- £6.00
- Afternoon Session12:00pm–3:00pm
- £13.00
After School Club fees.
Collection from Ysgol Gynradd Aberporth is included in the relevant session price.
Regular weekly bookings
- Short session
- £6.00
- Until 5:00pm
- £11.00
- Until 6:00pm
- £17.00
Ideal for families who require the same sessions each week, and offers our best-value rate.
Occasional / ad-hoc bookings
- Short session
- £7.00
- Until 5:00pm
- £12.00
- Until 6:00pm
- £18.00
Can be requested when needed and are subject to availability.
After-activity collection
- Per session
- £7.00
Available for children who require childcare after attending an after-school activity.
Holiday Play & Childcare Scheme fees.
Morning, afternoon and full-day sessions are available during selected school holidays.
Special activities, trips or Forest School days may have different prices and will be advertised in advance.
- Holiday Play & Childcare SchemeCharged per hour
- £7.50
Funding that may be available.
Funded Early Years Education
We provide 10 hours of funded Early Years Education each week for eligible children, Monday–Friday, 9:00am–11:00am.
Funding is subject to eligibility and the relevant local authority arrangements.
Flying Start
Some children may be eligible for Flying Start funded childcare. The number of funded hours available depends on the child’s eligibility and current Flying Start arrangements.
Please contact us if your child receives Flying Start funding and we can help you understand how the hours can be used with us.
Childcare Offer for Wales
Eligible families may be able to use the Childcare Offer for Wales towards childcare sessions with us. The amount of funding available can vary depending on your child’s education hours and whether it is term time or the school holidays.
We are happy to help parents understand which of our sessions may be claimed through the Childcare Offer.
Other help with childcare costs
We accept Tax-Free Childcare, and eligible families may also be able to receive help with childcare costs through Universal Credit.
If you’re unsure which funding or childcare support applies to your family, please speak to us. We’re always happy to help you understand the different options available.
Paying your fees & managing bookings
Bookings, invoices and account information are managed through the Famly app.
Parents can use Famly to view their child’s bookings and invoices and request additional sessions.
Childcare funding can feel complicated.
Please don’t worry if you’re unsure what you’re entitled to. Get in touch and we’ll be happy to explain the options and help you work out which sessions may be funded.
Childcare fees in Aberporth: what you pay and why.
We want our fees to be clear, fair and easy to understand. The fees on this page cover Playgroup and Breakfast Club, After School Club and the Holiday Play and Childcare Scheme, and each price is shown per session so that you can work out what suits your family. Our fees help us to keep experienced staff, healthy snacks, play resources and outdoor learning at the heart of every session.
If you are comparing options, it can help to add up what your family would use in a typical week, including Breakfast Club, a morning or afternoon session and any After School Club days. Our team is happy to do this with you, and to explain which sessions might be funded, so that there are no surprises when your first invoice arrives.
Help with fees and how to pay.
Many families pay less than the full fees because of funding. Children can start Funded Early Years Education from the term after their third birthday, and some families also qualify for Flying Start or the Childcare Offer for Wales. Funding rules are set by the Welsh Government and Ceredigion County Council, so it is worth checking what you are entitled to before you book. You can find out more on the Welsh Government website.
Fees are paid and managed through the Famly app, where you can also book sessions and see your child’s day. If anything about our fees is unclear, or you are worried about the cost of childcare, please talk to us. We would much rather have a friendly conversation than have you miss out on help that you are entitled to. You can learn more about each session on our childcare page or about Playgroup on our Playgroup page, and you can contact us at any time.
What your fees pay for.
Healthy snacks, play resources, outdoor learning and a caring, experienced team in every session.
Frequently asked questions.
How much does Playgroup cost?
A morning session (9:00am to 12:00pm) is £13.00 for children aged 2 to 3. It is £6.00 for 3 to 4 year olds receiving funded education. The afternoon session (12:00pm to 3:00pm) is £13.00.
How much is Breakfast Club?
Breakfast Club costs £6.00 per session. It runs from 8:00am to 9:00am for children who attend Playgroup.
How much is After School Club?
Regular weekly bookings cost £6.00 for a short session, £11.00 until 5:00pm and £17.00 until 6:00pm. Occasional bookings cost £7.00, £12.00 and £18.00. Collection from school is included.
How much is holiday childcare?
Our Holiday Play and Childcare Scheme costs £7.50 per hour. Special activities, trips or Forest School days may cost something different. We advertise those prices in advance.
What funded childcare is available?
Eligible children can have 10 hours of funded Early Years Education a week. Some families can also use Flying Start or the Childcare Offer for Wales. Please contact us and we will help you check.
Do you accept Tax-Free Childcare?
Yes, we accept Tax-Free Childcare. Eligible families may also get help with childcare costs through Universal Credit. Bookings and invoices are managed in the Famly app.
Come and see what makes Aberporth special.
Choosing childcare is a big decision. Come and meet our team, look around the setting and discover whether Aberporth is right for your family.
The Vestry, Hen GapelAberporth
Cardigan
Ceredigion
SA43 2DA07410 881722
