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 sits close to the mortgage or rent.
Median £1,468 across 14 real prices
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How much does part-time nursery cost in the UK?
A part-time nursery place, usually two or three fixed days a week, suits families who share care between parents or grandparents, or who simply don't need cover for the whole 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 £800 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 alongside a small group of other kids, and bills by the hour rather than by the session.
Median £5 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 £14 across 10 real prices
How much does holiday club cost per day in the UK?
A holiday club fills the gap left when term-time wraparound care stops but the working day does not.
Median £32 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 on offer.
Median £675 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.
Median £5 across 11 real prices
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