# Consumables charge

**Consumables charge.** A fee some nurseries charge alongside funded hours for things like meals, snacks, nappies, wipes and sun cream

Funded hours themselves must be free, but nurseries may charge for optional extras such as meals, consumables and activities. Government guidance says these charges must be voluntary: the nursery should offer an alternative, such as bringing your own food or nappies, and cannot refuse or limit a funded place because you will not pay. The charge may be per hour, per day or per month. Ask for it in writing before you sign a contract, and see our [extras guide](/guides/extras-and-consumables-charges) and [hidden extras tracker](/data/funded-hours-extras).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/glossary/consumables-charge

- [Nursery extras and consumables charges](https://toddly.co.uk/guides/extras-and-consumables-charges)
- [/data/funded-hours-extras](https://toddly.co.uk/data/funded-hours-extras)