Good Foundations Day Nursery

Good Foundations is a charity-run nursery located in Carlton, where we take great pride in providing each child with the highest quality learning experiences in a stimulating and welcoming environment.?At Good Foundations, our primary focus is to ensure that children thrive through play in a friendly and positive atmosphere. We have four dedicated rooms, each tailored to different age groups, offering activities that are engaging and suitable for every child’s development. Our passionate staff work closely with both children and parents to guarantee that each child receives the best possible learning experience, preparing them for their transition to school. Good Foundations is a place where children can socialise with friends, create lasting memories, and explore diverse ways of learning together.

Times and availability

Opening Times

Closed bank holidays and 1 week during the Christmas period

Session Prices (Private Fees - Non Funded)
We offer flexible childcare options to suit your needs:
Full Week (5 Days): �250.00
(This rate applies when booking 5 full non-funded days.)
Hourly Rate: �6.25 (For any additional hours beyond funded entitlement under 5 hours.)
Funding Information
If your child is eligible for government-funded hours, please note that this covers childcare only. Additional hours, meals, and other services are not included within the funding and must be paid for separately in advance. We aim to keep our services affordable while continuing to provide a high standard of care and nutrition for all children.

We do not offer stretched funding
all funded places are term-time only. During non-funded weeks, full charges will apply. Additionally, we are closed on bank holidays and for one week at Christmas, which may include Christmas Eve depending on attendance levels and operational viability.

Our funding model is designed to suit the needs of our setting. We allocate funding to the first set hours on the first set days your child attends. For example, if your child attends Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday from 8:00am to 6:00pm and you receive 15 hours of funding, we will apply 10 hours to Monday and 5 hours to Tuesday morning. You would then be charged for the Tuesday PM session and a full day on Wednesday. Please note that on the Monday and Tuesday mornings, a meal fee will apply, as government funding does not cover the cost of food.

We do not offer flexible or alternating days or weeks. All sessions must be fixed, with the same days and times recurring each week. This consistency is essential for securing your child�s placement, claiming the correct amount of funding, and maintaining the appropriate staff-to-child ratios whilst benefiting your child�s daily routine.
Meal Charges & Policy
Our meals are freshly prepared on-site each day using high-quality, nutritious ingredients. We strongly encourage children to have meals provided by us as it ensures a balanced diet in line with the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS), which promotes healthy eating habits and social mealtimes.
Meal Charges (Per Day)
For Children Aged 3-4 Years
Full Day (Snack, Dinner & Tea): �7.00
AM Session (Snack & Dinner): �4.00
PM Session (Afternoon Tea): �3.00
For Children Aged 9 Months � 2 Years
Full Day (Snack, Dinner & Tea): �5.00
AM Session (Snack & Dinner): �3.00
PM Session (Afternoon Tea): �2.00
Breakfast (Ask to add on. Not apart of the meal routine) (8:00 AM � 8:30 AM) � All Ages: �1.00
Please note: Government funding covers childcare only and does not include meal costs
therefore, we are unable to provide free meals. Parents can choose to use our freshly prepared meal service or provide a packed lunch. However, to ensure the safety of all children, particularly those with severe allergies, our strict packed lunch policy must be adhered to. For further details please ask.