Consumables Charges Explained
Food Consumables
Everything Your Child Needs, Covered!
At our nursery, we take the stress out of meal planning! Our food consumables charge ensures that from the moment your child arrives to the moment they leave, they have access to nutritious, balanced, and delicious meals and snacks—all prepared to meet the highest standards of nutrition, safety, and dietary needs.
No need to worry about packing lunches, finding allergy-friendly options, or wondering if they’ve eaten enough—we’ve got it all covered!
What’s Included?
🥣 Breakfast (7:30 AM - 9:00 AM) – A wholesome start to the day with cereals, porridge, toast, fruit, yoghurt, and more!
🍏 Morning Snack (10:00 AM) – Tasty and healthy nibbles like breadsticks, rice cakes, fruit, veggie sticks, and cheese cubes to keep little tummies happy.
🍽️ Lunch (11:30 AM - 12:30 PM) – A hearty, homemade meal including fresh meats, vegetarian options, pasta, rice, veggies, and more to fuel their day.
🍪 Afternoon Snack (2:30 PM) – A yummy mid-afternoon treat with fruit, yoghurt, and other delicious bites.
🥪 Tea/Dinner (4:30 PM) – A nutritious end-of-day meal with sandwiches, Pizza, Hotdogs —perfect before home time!
💧 Drinks All Day – Fresh water, milk, and diluted fruit juice are always available to keep little ones hydrated.
🎨 Messy & Sensory Play – We even provide food-based sensory play materials like pasta, rice, flour, and cornflour for creative, hands-on fun!
Why is This Great for Parents?
✔️ No packed lunches needed – We provide everything!
✔️ No stress over dietary requirements – We cater to all allergies & preferences.
✔️ Guaranteed healthy meals – Balanced, fresh, and carefully planned.
✔️ More time for you – No meal prep, just drop off and go!
With our full-service meal plan, every child is well-fed, every parent is worry-free!
Non-Food Consumables Charge
We’ve Got Everything Your Little One Needs!
At Little House, we know how busy family life can be – so we’ve taken care of all those everyday essentials that help keep your child happy, safe, and comfortable while they’re with us. No need to pack extra supplies – we’ve got it all covered!
Our Non-Food Consumables Charge ensures that all the little things your child uses throughout the day are provided, from nappies to sun cream, arts and crafts to first aid. That way, you can drop them off stress-free, knowing they’ll have everything they need for a fun, safe, and adventure-filled day!
What’s Included?
Here’s a sneak peek at just some of the essentials we provide:
🧻 Hygiene & Cleaning Essentials – Nappies, wipes, hand soap, toilet rolls, and paper towels to keep everyone fresh and clean.
🩹 First Aid & Safety – Plasters, antiseptic wipes, bandages, and gloves – ready for any little bumps or scrapes!
🎨 Arts & Crafts Fun – Paints, crayons, coloured paper, glue sticks, playdough – everything your child needs to unleash their creativity!
✏️ Learning & Play Supplies – Pencils, markers, chalk, scissors, stickers, and all the bits and bobs for fun activities.
🛏️ Sleep & Comfort – Fresh bedding, blankets, mattress protectors, and spare clothes for those unexpected accidents.
☀️ Outdoor Explorers Kit – Sun cream, waterproof clothing, wellies, sandpit toys – because we love outdoor adventures!
🧼 Laundry & Fabric Care – Laundry detergent, fabric softener, and stain remover – so messy play stays fun, not stressful!
🦺 Protective & Safety Gear – Disposable gloves, aprons, hand sanitiser – because keeping little hands clean is a full-time job!
🗑️ Waste Management – Nappy bags, bin liners, recycling bags – keeping our nursery tidy and hygienic.
🔋 All the Little Extras – Batteries, safety locks, doorstops, extension leads – the behind-the-scenes things that keep everything running smoothly!
No Need to Worry – We’ve Got It Sorted!
With this charge, you don’t need to bring in any of these everyday items – just send your little one in with a smile, and we’ll take care of the rest! It makes for a smoother, happier nursery experience for everyone, and one less thing on your to-do list.
Non-EYFS Consumables Charge
Beyond EYFS: Enriching Experiences for Your Child
At Little House, we believe in making every day magical! Alongside our structured EYFS curriculum, we offer a vibrant programme of extra activities designed to spark joy, ignite curiosity, and create unforgettable childhood memories.
Our Non-EYFS Activities Consumable Charge covers a wide range of exciting experiences, entertainment, and enrichment opportunities that go beyond learning to engage, entertain, and inspire.
What’s Included?
• 🎶 Music, Movement & Messy Fun
• Special classes like Boogie Beats, Tiny Talk & Impact Fitness
• Singing, dancing, and rhythm-based play
• Messy play days with foam, water, and sensory experiences
• 🎭 Entertainment & Exciting Experiences
• Live performances – magicians, puppet shows & animal encounters
• Movie & TV time with Disney+, CBeebies & Netflix Kids
• Engaging storytelling sessions & guest readers
• 🎉 Special Events & Seasonal Celebrations
• Birthday surprises
• Themed dress-up days, parties & cultural celebrations (Christmas, Halloween, Easter, Diwali & more!)
• Teddy bear picnics, fun days & mini sports events
• 🌿 Outdoor Adventures & Play-Based Learning
• Mud kitchens, nature walks & gardening projects
• Soft play, bouncy castles and more for extra active fun
• Mini science experiments & hands-on discovery play
• 💆 Calm, Cosy & Wellbeing Moments
• Relaxing mindfulness, breathing & sensory activities
• Nap-time comforts with white noise, lullabies & fairy-light cosy corners
Why Do We Charge a Consumable Fee?
All these extra activities, entertainment & resources come at a cost, and to keep them accessible, high quality & regularly available, we include them in our Non-EYFS Consumable Charge. This allows us to offer a varied, fun-packed programme that enhances your child’s experience while keeping things simple for parents.
Your child’s happiness, creativity & exploration are at the heart of everything we do!
