Funding & Places at SPC Preschool

We welcome children aged 2 to 4 years.

We currently have limited places available for:

  • 2-year-olds: Mornings, afternoons and full day sessions

  • 3 & 4-year-olds: Mornings, afternoons and full day sessions

  • September 2025 intake: Now enrolling!

Please contact us or apply online.

Session Times:

We offer the following session times during school term dates (38 weeks per year):

Monday to Friday

Mornings: 7.30am to 12.30pm (Lunch is optional extra - served 12.30 to 1pm)

Afternoons: 1pm to 6pm (Lunch is optional extra - served 12.30 to 1pm)

Full day sessions: 7.30am to 6pm - full day sessions include lunch

School day sessions: 8.30am to 3.30pm - includes lunch (Please note the School day sessions are only available where a sibling attends St Peter Chanel Primary School)

You can drop off later than the opening time and pick up earlier than closing time, however the sessions have fixed fees per session.

Late pick ups after sessions will incur late pick up fees.

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Government-Funded Childcare

We offer funded early education for eligible families:

✅ 15 Hours Universal Entitlement

All 3 and 4-year-olds are entitled to 15 hours of funded childcare per week, during term time.

✅ 30 Hours Extended Entitlement

Working families may be eligible for up to 30 hours per week of funded childcare.

Learn more and check eligibility at ChildcareChoices.gov.uk.

✅ 2-Year-Old Funding

Some 2-year-olds are eligible for funded places based on household income or additional needs.

Check your eligibility here.

✅ Tax-Free Childcare

You can also use Tax-Free Childcare to help with fees if you’re not eligible for funding. We accept this scheme.

For more information click here: https://www.gov.uk/tax-free-childcare

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How to Apply for a Place

  1. Complete our Application Form

  2. We’ll contact you to confirm availability and next steps

  3. You can also email us directly at: admin@st-peterchanel.bexley.sch.uk

We recommend applying early, especially for popular sessions.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use my 30 hours across two providers?

Yes, you can split funding between providers, as long as it doesn’t exceed the 30-hour maximum.

Can I pay for extra sessions if I only get 15 hours?

Yes, additional hours can be booked (subject to availability) at our standard session rates.

Do I need to reapply for funding each term?

You may need to reconfirm your 30-hour code every 3 months via Gov.uk.

📞 Still Have Questions?

We’re happy to help!

Call us on 0208 302 6029 or use our Contact Form.