Sessions, Funding and Fees

We offer a range of flexible nursery sessions to support the needs of our families. The tables below outline our available sessions and fees, including any meals and snacks provided. The information below outlines available session, funding and fees, including any meals and snacks provided.

15 hour and 30 hour fully funded places for two and three year old children are available at our nursery.  Extra hours can be purchased if children are not entitled to 30 hours childcare for free (please see the table below for pricing details).  Please call the school office or the nursery to discuss the availability of free places.  We can support families in applying for 15 hour two year old places and 30 hour three year old places.  All three year old children are entitled to 15 hours free childcare.

Here is the link to the Government site to apply for a working parent code which could give you 30 hours of free childcare:

Free childcare if you're working

If you would like to pay for additional nursery sessions you may be eligible for Tax-Free Childcare. You can get up to £500 every 3 months (up to £2,000 a year) for each of your children to help with the costs of childcare. If you get Tax-Free Childcare, you'll set up an online childcare account for your child. For every £8 you pay into this account, the government will pay in £2 to use to pay your provider. Use the link below to check if you’re eligible for Tax-Free Childcare, how to apply and how to pay your childcare provider:

Tax Free Childcare

To apply for funded 2 year old childcare if you receive additional government support please use this link or speak to the office who can assist with the application:

Admissions - Warrington Citizen Portal

St Barnabas Nursery Fees

Please note: All payments should be made via ParentPay. Parents and carers will receive details of how to access their ParentPay account when their child starts nursery.

3 and 4 Year Old Children

2 Year Old Children

Breakfast Club and Link Club

Our Breakfast Club provides a warm and welcoming start to your child’s day. We offer a variety of healthy breakfast options, including cereals, fresh fruit and toast, helping children to feel energised, settled and ready to learn. Children can enjoy spending time with friends and taking part in calm activities before the start of the school day.

Our Link Club offers a fun, safe and engaging environment at the end of the day where children can relax, play and socialise with their friends. A range of activities is available to support children’s communication and language, physical development, and personal, social and emotional wellbeing. Activities may include arts and crafts, construction play, games, outdoor play, storytelling, role play, small-world activities, puzzles, music and movement, and seasonal themed activities. Our caring staff ensure that every child feels happy, secure and valued while enjoying a positive end to their day.

A variety of flexible options are available including:

Link Club (3 and 4 Year Old Children)  

Link Club (2 Year Old Children)

Meal and Snack Fees

 All session fees exclude the cost of a school meal and snack. School meals can be purchased separately through ParentPay, or children may bring a healthy, nut-free packed lunch from home. We also provide a healthy and nutritious snack twice each day. Our varied snack menu includes items such as dips and pitta bread, crackers and spreads, yoghurts and cereal, alongside fresh fruit, salad and milk each day. To help us continue providing this high-quality snack provision, we ask families to make a snack contribution each half term. All payments should be made via ParentPay.