Government Funding for education is available in the term after the child turns 3 (please see table below). Barnies will notify you when your child becomes eligible for funding and confirm the current number of hours applicable as determined by KCC. This allocation can be split between EYFS providers but once the amount to be claimed at Barnies has been established parents are required to sign the KCC Parental Declaration as confirmation. The funding is only applicable during the stipulated term dates as stated by KCC with a maximum period of 38 weeks per year. KCC use the Single Funding Formula to determine the cost of ‘education’ under the government funding but additional charges are applicable for the ‘wrap around care’. Therefore, fees for the wrap around care are charged at the usual rate.
| 3 year olds born between: | Will be eligible for a funded nursery education place for 2 terms from: | |
| 1st April - 31st August | The start of the autumn term following their 3rd birthday | |
| 1st September - 31st December | The start of the spring term following their 3rd birthday | |
| 1st January - 31st March | The start of the summer term following their 3rd birthday |
| 4 year olds born between: | Will be eligible for a funded nursery education place for 3 terms from: | |
| 1st April - 31st August | The start of the autumn term following their 4th birthday | |
| 1st September - 31st December | The start of the spring term following their 4th birthday | |
| 1st January - 31st March | The start of the summer term following their 4th birthday |
Parents requiring clarification should speak to the nursery Manager who will be happy to help.



This Barnies is situated within the grounds of Hadlow Primary School, near Tonbridge, and has been registered since January 2004.

This Barnies is situated within the grounds of the Hop Farm Country Park, near Paddock Wood, and has been registered since 1999.

This Barnies is situated in the Raley Centre, and has been registered since 2004.

Established since 1996 primarily for nursery care Barnies now provides an all encompassing child care provision for parents with children from birth to eleven years.