Can a provider ask for top-up fees?
No. Local authorities should ensure that the early education entitlement is completely free at the point of delivery. Parents should not be expected or required to take up additional services in order to access a free place. The Code of Practice makes clear that providers should not levy any fee in respect of the free entitlement nor should they require parents’ fees in advance for the free entitlement to be refunded at a later date.
