What ages do you accept at Kinder Kapers Too?

Parsloes Nursery and Ashurst Drive Nursery welcome children from 9 months to 4 years old. Village Pre-school welcomes children from 2 to 4 years old.

How do I apply for funded childcare in Dagenham?

1. Check eligibility at childcarechoices.gov.uk. 2. Create an account and apply for your child's funding code. 3. Share your funding code with us. 4. We'll add the funded hours to your child's plan. For 2-year-olds, contact your local council directly. Get in touch: school@khccc.com or 075 0679 7338 (Parsloes) / 073 7620 9567 (Village).

What's the difference between 15 hours and 30 hours funded childcare?

15 hours is the universal entitlement for all 3 and 4-year-olds (38 weeks per year). 30 hours is available to eligible working families — both parents must earn the equivalent of 16 hours/week at National Living Wage or above. You can use both entitlements at the same provider for a seamless week.

Is there funded childcare for 9-month-olds and 2-year-olds?

Yes! 2-year-olds from eligible families (low-income or certain benefits) can access 15 hours per week of free childcare. We also welcome 9-month-olds under our fee-paying plans and special 9-month funding schemes. Contact us to discuss options for your child's age.

Can I use funded hours and pay additional fees?

Yes, absolutely. Many families use their 15 or 30 funded hours and top up with fee-paying hours to create a full-time schedule. For example, use 30 funded hours (Mon–Fri mornings) and add 10 fee-paying hours for afternoons. We're flexible — ask about pricing for your preferred schedule.

What documents do I need to apply?

For funded childcare: your child's birth certificate, proof of residence (council tax bill or tenancy agreement), and your child's funding code from childcarechoices.gov.uk. For fee-paying places, we'll need emergency contact details and any additional needs information. Contact us for a full checklist: school@khccc.com.

What's the waiting list like? How long before my child can start?

Waiting times vary by setting and time of year. Parsloes and Ashurst Drive typically have shorter waits than Village (which is term-time only). Register your interest early — we'll contact you with availability. Call 075 0679 7338 (Parsloes), 073 7620 9567 (Village), or 079 8512 8251 (Ashurst) for current availability.

Can I pause my child's place or change the schedule?

Yes. Parsloes and Ashurst offer 51-week (all-year) flexibility, so you can reduce hours during school holidays. Village operates term-time only (38 weeks), giving natural pauses. We work with families to adjust schedules — speak to your setting manager about your needs.

Do you accept children from other councils or postcodes?

Yes. We welcome children and funding from Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbridge, and surrounding councils. Postcodes outside Dagenham/Ilford may have different eligibility or funding rules — contact your council for confirmation. We're here to help families across East London.

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Parsloes Nursery welcomes children from 9 months to 4 years old (8am–6pm, all year). Village Pre-school welcomes children from 2 to 4 years old (9am–3:30pm, term time). Ashurst Drive Nursery welcomes children from 9 months to 4 years old (9am–3:30pm, term time, opening soon).

Step 1: Check eligibility at childcarechoices.gov.uk

Step 2: Create an account and apply for your child's funding code

Step 3: Share your funding code with us

Step 4: We'll integrate the funded hours into your child's schedule

For 2-year-olds and special schemes, contact your local council or call us: Parsloes 075 0679 7338 | Village 073 7620 9567 | Ashurst 079 8512 8251

Entitlement	Eligibility	Hours Per Week	Weeks Per Year
15 Hours Universal	All 3 & 4-year-olds	15 hours	38 weeks (term time)
30 Hours Extended	Working families (both parents 16 hrs/wk @ NLW+)	30 hours	38 weeks (term time)

You can combine both at the same provider for a seamless week — use 30 funded hours Mon–Fri mornings, add fee-paying hours for afternoons. Maximum flexibility for working parents.

9-Month-Olds: Available under fee-paying plans. Special 9-month funding schemes may apply — ask us about current offers.

2-Year-Olds: Eligible 2-year-olds from low-income families or certain benefits can access 15 hours per week of free childcare. Contact your local council for eligibility, or reach out to us for guidance: school@khccc.com

We welcome all ages — let's discuss the right plan for your family.

Yes, absolutely. Many families use their 15 or 30 funded hours and top up with fee-paying hours to create a full-time schedule.

Example: Use 30 funded hours (Mon–Fri, 9am–3:30pm) and add 10 fee-paying hours for extended care. Total: 40 hours per week at our best value rates.

We're completely flexible — ask about pricing for your preferred schedule at each setting.

For Funded Childcare:

Child's birth certificate
Proof of residence (council tax bill, tenancy agreement)
Funding code from childcarechoices.gov.uk
Any additional needs documentation

For Fee-Paying Places:

Emergency contact details
Allergy & dietary information
Additional needs info (if applicable)

For a complete checklist, contact: school@khccc.com

Waiting times vary by setting and season. Generally:

Parsloes Nursery: 2–4 weeks (higher capacity, all year)
Village Pre-school: 4–8 weeks (term time, smaller capacity)
Ashurst Drive: Available (newly launched)

Action: Register your interest early — we'll contact you with availability. Call:

Parsloes: 075 0679 7338
Village: 073 7620 9567
Ashurst: 079 8512 8251

Yes. We offer two models:

51-Week Model (Parsloes & Ashurst): Open all year with flexibility to reduce hours during school holidays or periods of reduced need.

38-Week Model (Village): Term-time only, giving natural pauses during school holidays.

Speak to your setting manager about adjusting your schedule — we work with families' changing needs.

Yes, we welcome families across East London:

Waltham Forest
Newham
Redbridge
Surrounding postcodes

Funding eligibility and rules may differ by council, so confirm with your local authority. We're experienced in supporting multi-council families — get in touch to discuss your situation.

Setting	Location	Hours	Weeks/Year	Ages	Best For
Parsloes Nursery	Parsloes Avenue, RM9 5NB	8am–6pm	51 weeks (all year)	9m–4y	Working parents, all-year care
Village Pre-school	21 Charlotte Road, RM10 8TD	9am–3:30pm	38 weeks (term time)	9m–4y	School-aligned schedule, term-time flexibility
Ashurst Drive Nursery	Baptist Church, IG2 6QH (Ilford)	9am–3:30pm (term time)	38 weeks (term time)	9m–4y	Ilford families, new setting opening soon, term-time model

Funding Comparison

Funding Options for Your Child's Age

Age	Entitlement	Hours/Week	Weeks/Year	Who Qualifies
9–23 months	Fee-paying only	Flexible	51 weeks	All families
2-year-olds	15 hours free (eligible)	15 hours	38 weeks (term time)	Low-income families, certain benefits
3-year-olds	15 hours universal	15 hours	38 weeks (term time)	All 3-year-olds
3-year-olds (working parents)	30 hours extended	30 hours	38 weeks (term time)	Both parents 16+ hrs/wk @ NLW+
4-year-olds	15 hours universal	15 hours	38 weeks (term time)	All 4-year-olds
4-year-olds (working parents)	30 hours extended	30 hours	38 weeks (term time)	Both parents 16+ hrs/wk @ NLW+

💡 Tip: Top up any funded entitlement with fee-paying hours for full-time care. Use funded hours during school hours, pay for extended morning/afternoon care — we're flexible to fit your schedule.

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