Funded childcare,with the Kido Promise
Love your first 3 months, or get back what you’ve paid.
Use your 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare at one of six Kido nurseries in London. If it isn’t right for your child in the first 3 months, we’ll refund the fees you’ve paid us.
For families using 15 or 30 funded hours, starting in January, April or September. Refunds privately paid fees only, not funded hours. Terms apply.
Parents have voted Kido a Top 20 Large Nursery Group on daynurseries.co.uk four years in a row.
What is the Kido Promise?
The Kido Promise is a money-back guarantee for families using 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare at six Kido nurseries in London. If the nursery isn’t right for your child in the first 3 months, we refund everything you’ve paid us privately, such as additional hours. Funded hours are not part of the refund.
How theKido Promise works
Book a tour and join
Visit a participating nursery and start in January, April or September using your 15 or 30 funded hours.
Settle in for 3 months
Settling-in sessions count towards your 3 months. Complete a short feedback survey each month.
Not right? Get your fees back
Tell your nursery manager within 3 months and your child leaves straight away. We refund the fees you’ve paid privately.
How funded childcareworks in England
Most families with a child aged 9 months to 4 years can get 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare a week, for 38 weeks a year. Here’s what you can get and when to apply.
| Your child’s age | Working families | All other families |
|---|---|---|
| 9 months to 2 years | Up to 30 hours a week | No funded hours under 2. From age 2, 15 hours a week if your family gets certain extra support |
| 3 and 4 years | Up to 30 hours a week | 15 hours a week, for every child |
When to apply for your code
- By 31 December for a January start
- By 31 March for an April start
- By 31 August for a September start
Funding starts from the term after your child turns 9 months. Reconfirm your code every 3 months to keep it.
Who counts as a working family
- Each parent, or a single parent, expects to earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum or Living Wage over the next 3 months.
- Each parent earns less than £100,000 a year in adjusted net income.
- Funding pays for the hours. It doesn’t cover meals, nappies or extra hours, which nurseries can charge for.
At Kido, funded hours are stretched across 51 weeks of the year, with a minimum booking of 3 full days a week. Any charges on top of your funded hours, including the incidental charge for children aged 3 and over, are set out on each nursery’s fee sheet.
Who the Kido Promiseis for
- Families using 15 or 30 hours of government-funded childcare
- New joiners starting in a January, April or September intake
- Booking a minimum of 3 full days a week
- At one of the six participating nurseries, subject to availability
- Works alongside our sibling and NHS discounts
Nurseries offeringthe Kido Promise
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Kido Chiswick
Unit A & B, Edmunds House, Colonial Drive, Chiswick, W4 5HA
Nearest station: Chiswick Underground & Turnham Green
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Kido Golders Green Road
131 Golders Green Road, London NW11 8HJ
Nearest station: Golders Green
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Kido Greenwich
65 Banning Street, London, SE10 0YH
Nearest station: Maze Hill
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Kido Tolworth
228 Red Lion Road, Surbiton, Surrey KT6 7QD
Nearest station: Tolworth
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Kido Tooting
St Barnabas Church Hall, Thirsk Road, Tooting, CR4 2BD
Nearest station: Tooting
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Kido Wandsworth Bridge
Ensign House, Juniper Drive, Battersea Reach, Wandsworth, London SW18 1TA
Nearest station: Wandsworth Town & Clapham Junction
Why we canmake this promise
Parents have voted Kido a Top 20 Large Nursery Group on daynurseries.co.uk four years in a row, based on their reviews. Our Kido Early Years System (KEYS) brings together the best of Montessori, Reggio Emilia and Multiple Intelligences, tailored to each child.
“Our daughter has been here since she was 10 months old and is now a happy, confident 4-year-old, and so much of that is thanks to the wonderful team.”
Funded childcare andthe Kido Promise: FAQs
What is the Kido Promise?
The Kido Promise is a money-back guarantee for families using funded childcare at six Kido nurseries in London. If the nursery isn’t right for your child in the first 3 months, tell us and we’ll refund the fees you’ve paid us privately. Funded hours are not part of the refund.
Can I use my 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare at Kido?
Yes. All six nurseries offering Kido Promise accept 15 and 30 hours of government-funded childcare for eligible children aged 9 months to 4 years. At Kido, funded hours are stretched across 51 weeks of the year.
Who is eligible for 30 hours of free childcare?
In England, working families with a child aged 9 months to 4 years can get up to 30 hours of funded childcare a week, for 38 weeks a year. Each parent (or the single parent) must expect to earn at least the equivalent of 16 hours a week at the National Minimum or Living Wage over the next 3 months, and each must earn less than £100,000 a year in adjusted net income. You can check on GOV.UK.
Can I get 15 hours if I’m not working?
Every 3 and 4 year old in England can get 15 hours of funded childcare a week, whatever your working situation. Some 2 year olds also get 15 hours if the family receives certain extra support.
When do I need to apply for my childcare code?
Apply for your code before the term your child starts: by 31 December for a January start, by 31 March for an April start, and by 31 August for a September start. Funding starts from the term after your child turns 9 months, and you need to reconfirm your eligibility every 3 months.
What does funded childcare not cover?
Government funding pays for core Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS) education. It does not cover the Kido curriculum or extra-curricular activities. For children aged 3 and over, an incidental charge covers our enhanced curriculum. Full details of all charges are on each nursery’s fee sheet.
What do I get back under the Kido Promise?
Everything you have paid Kido privately during your child’s first 3 months, including additional hours, incidental charges and your deposit.
How do I use the Kido Promise?
Tell your nursery manager within 3 months of your child’s start date, including settling-in sessions. Your child leaves straight away and we refund your privately paid fees within 14 days. You can claim if you are not happy for any reason, as long as you have completed the monthly feedback surveys.
Is there anything I need to do during the first 3 months?
Yes, one thing: complete a short feedback survey each month. It helps us make sure your child is settling well and is a condition of the promise.
Which nurseries offer the Kido Promise?
Kido Chiswick, Golders Green Road, Greenwich, Tolworth, Tooting and Wandsworth Bridge. The promise is for new joiners starting in a January, April or September intake, subject to availability.
Can I combine the Kido Promise with other discounts?
Yes. The Kido Promise works alongside our sibling and NHS discounts.
I’ve already booked a place. Am I covered?
The Kido Promise applies to new bookings for a January, April or September start. If you’ve already booked a place, please speak to our admissions team to check whether you are covered.
Ready to seeKido for yourself?
Kido Promise terms: Available to families receiving 15 or 30 hours of funded childcare who start in a January, April or September intake at a participating nursery. New bookings only, subject to availability. Notice must be given within the first 3 months, including settling-in sessions, and the child leaves with immediate effect. The refund covers privately paid amounts only, not funded hours. Monthly feedback surveys must be completed. Can be combined with sibling and NHS discounts. Read the full terms and conditions.
Last updated 1 November 2026. Funding information applies to England.