Pricing, Fees and Funding Information
So you wish to join the Ducklings Family but are curious about the costs?
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Ducklings offers both funded and private paying spaces
Childcare Funding Information
If you are unaware as to whether you are entitled to any funding, please click on the appropriate council box below to learn more!
Our Pricing Information
If you are not entitled to any funding, or would like to pay for additional sessions on top of your funding, please find the 2026-2027 prices below;
MILTON KEYNES
18-Months £32 per session (full day £64)
2-year-olds £27 per session (Full day £54)
3-year-olds £25 a session (full day £50)
Consumables fee is £2 per week (£76 a year)*
*The annual consumables fee of £76 (voluntary for children who already receive funded hours) helps towards the cost of a wide range of resources and enrichment opportunities, including daily fruit and vegetable snacks, food tasting and sensory experiences, all-weather outdoor equipment, music and movement sessions, sports activities, cookery sessions, creative resources, and additional learning experiences. These enrichment activities may include visits within the local community, trips to places of interest chosen in response to the children’s learning, and occasional outings such as visits to petting zoos. This list is not exhaustive, and the fee supports the preschool in providing varied, engaging experiences that enhance children’s learning and development.
MANCHESTER
Middleton
8 am -5 pm
Under 2-year-olds per day £56
2-year-olds per day £54
Preschool age per day £53
Breakfast Club: 7:30 am start £10
After School: 5:30 pm finish £10
Blackley
8 am -5:30 pm
Under 2-year-olds per day £53
2-year-olds per day £52.50
Preschool age per day £52
Early bird 'Breakfast Club' £7.50
After School: £7.50 per hour
Fees need to be paid at the 1st of every month to cover that month, if fees are not paid on time, than entry will be refused.