Mama Bear is the place where children are happy while adults work!

Monday to Friday - 07:00  to 18:00 

£88,00 per day (only £8 per hour)

*National Living Wage £12.21 per hour

Plant-based food, snacks, drinks, eco nappies, baby wipes unscented and Weleda nappy cream are included on private full days.

Our minimum weekly charge is 2 full days per week.

Fees are based on 48 weeks, paid monthly in advance.

We will be closed on Bank Holidays (normal charges still apply).

No refunds will be given for sickness or holidays. 

There is a non-refundable Registration Fee payable to secure your place of £100.  £50 of this fee will be credited to the first invoice issued to you following your child’s start date. 

We do not provide childcare by the hour.

If you need a childcare place for your child to enjoy while you attend appointments, meetings, or need time to focus on a personal or professional project here is the place!

(minimum 3 hours)

Breakfast £3.00

Morning Snack £3,00

Lunch £3.50

Afternoon Snack £3,00

Dinner £3.50

We are pleased to offer term time (38 weeks) government-funded childcare sessions. Our funded hours are available as follows:

• Funded Session: 7:00 to 17:00 

(10 hours per day ,subject to availability)

You can get up to 10 hours of funding a day (that’s the most the Local Authority allows).

https://www.kent.gov.uk/education-and-children/schools/term-dates

Childcare during half terms or school holidays, the standard price (£80 per day) will apply for those sessions. 

Government funding is intended to pay for 15 or 30 hours a week of high quality, flexible childcare. (subject to availability)

Government funding does not cover

• meals
• nappies, wipes, nappy cream, sun cream
• additional hours
• additional activities, such as trips

Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply at: https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/15-and-30-hours-support/working-families//how-to-apply/

A voluntary contribution is requested for Funded children aged 3 and over (£2.37 per funded hour) is a voluntary contribution to helps us continue providing high-quality care, resources, and enriching experiences, in line with many nurseries and childminders.
While this contribution is voluntary, choosing not to pay does have an impact on the operational and financial sustainability of our setting. To ensure we can maintain the same high standard of care for all.

For eligible working parents who can get a £2 top-up for every £8 towards the cost of their childcare.

You can use the money to pay for approved childcare, such as nurseries, childminders, nannies, after-school clubs, and holiday clubs. Your childcare provider must be signed up to the scheme.

Find out if you’re eligible and how to apply at: 

https://beststartinlife.gov.uk/childcare-early-years-education/tax-free-childcare/

£3,00 per day for Funded Sessions

- Nappies 0% without perfumes, lotions or preservatives and latex-free.

- Baby wipes unscented, with aloe vera, ph balanced, hypoallergenic dermatologically approved.

- Weleda Baby Calendula Nappy Cream, natural and organic.