How much does full-time nursery cost in the UK?
A full-time nursery place is usually the biggest childcare bill a family faces, and for many households it lands somewhere near the mortgage or rent.
Median £909 across 14 real prices
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How much does part-time nursery cost in the UK?
A part-time nursery place, often two or three days a week, suits families who share care or only need cover for part of the week.
Median £401 across 14 real prices
How much does a nursery baby room place cost in the UK?
The baby room is where the youngest children go, usually up to around two years old, and it is nearly always the most expensive nursery band.
Median £620 across 9 real prices
How much does a childminder cost per hour in the UK?
A registered childminder looks after children in their own home, usually in a small group, and charges by the hour.
Median £6 across 11 real prices
How much does after-school club cost in the UK?
An after-school club bridges the gap between the end of the school day and the end of the working day.
Median £15 across 10 real prices
How much does holiday club cost per day in the UK?
A holiday club covers full days during the school holidays, when term-time care stops but work carries on.
Median £35 across 8 real prices
How much does a nanny cost per week in the UK?
A nanny works in your own home and looks after your children only, which makes it the most personal kind of childcare.
Median £688 across 10 real prices
Childminder vs nursery: which is really cheaper
A childminder is usually the more affordable route for the very youngest children, while a nursery can pull ahead once funded hours are stretched across a full-time place, so which is really cheaper depends on your child's age and the pattern of hours you need.
Median £6 across 11 real prices
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