Woodberry Down
Children & Family Hub

Extra support with fees in Hackney

On top of the government hours, Hackney Council offers its own local discount to make fees even lower, but this is only available at the following locations: 


To ensure we're helping those who need it most, this extra discount is based on your family's income.

Here’s how the local discount will work:

  • If your family's household income is less than £55,000 per year: You will continue to get a discount (a subsidy) from the council on your fees.

  • If your family's household income is over £55,000 per year: You will pay the full fee for any hours not covered by your government-funded entitlement (like the 30 free hours).

Everyone is still welcome at our centres, and all eligible working families can use their government-funded hours to reduce their bill, no matter what they earn.


What should I do next?

The best first step is to check what government funding you are eligible for. You can do this easily on the Best Start for Life website.