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HL HL14919
Childcare: Fees and Charges
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26 February 2026
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12 March 2026 · Answer
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12 March 2026
Summary
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average hourly rate paid to early years providers for the 30 hours of free childcare entitlement in this financial year; and what detailed analysis they have carried out to compare that rate to the median hourly
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26 February 2026
Written question
To ask His Majesty's Government what is the average hourly rate paid to early years providers for the 30 hours of free childcare entitlement in this financial year; and what detailed analysis they have carried out to compare that rate to the median hourly
Source: Lords
12 March 2026
Answer
In 2025/26, the average rate per hour that the department pays to local authorities is £11.54 for under 2s, £8.53 for 2-year olds, and £6.12 for 3-and-4-year olds although this will vary by local authorities to reflect how costs vary across the country. L...
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- Official source: https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-02-26/HL14919
- Open data entity: https://questions-statements-api.parliament.uk/api/writtenquestions/questions/1885617
- uk · wq-1885617 · source updated 12 March 2026