Opening Times
Session Times
The Beehive Montessori is open term time only and term dates and follow the Hampshire Education Authority school term timetable (September to July) 5 inset days are allocated throughout the year.
We aim to be flexible, but we prefer children to start by 9.30am and the minimum attendance is 2 mornings per week (6 hours)
Funded children are encouraged to use as much of their 15-hour entitlement as possible
Opening Hours - Shalden
Monday 09:00 - 15.00
Tuesday 09:00 – 15.00
Wednesday 09:00 – 15.00
Thursday 09:00 – 15.00
Friday 09:00 – 13.00
Opening Hours - Lindford
Monday 08.45 - 14.45
Tuesday 08.45 - 14.45
Wednesday 08.45 - 14.45
Thursday 08.45 - 14.45
Friday 08.45 - 14.45
Funding and Fees
There are a number of ways to fund your childcare at the Beehive:
We are now reserving places for the 2 year funding for working parents
*From April 2024 - New 2 year-old funding for working parents, up to 15 hours per week (38 weeks per year) from the term following your child's 2nd birthday
Universal 15 hours free Childcare for 3 and 4 year olds: this is available from the term following your child’s 3rd birthday.
30 hours funding for 3 and 4 year olds is available where both parents are working (additional criteria applies)
2 year-old funding is available for families in receipt of certain benefits
Tax free childcare and employee voucher schemes enable parents to pre-pay for their childcare from their pre-tax salary.
Universal Credit – some support is available although parents need to claim a refund on paid fees
Details of all schemes can be found at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/
All additional hours are charged at a rate of £6 per hour Parents are invoiced, and the terms fees are payable promptly at the start of term however payments can be paid monthly or half termly if requested. Other payment methods can be discussed.
The Beehive does not currently charge additional fees for consumables