Barking and Dagenham vs Merton childcare rates 2026/27

Merton pays £0.69/hr more than Barking and Dagenham for 3-4 year olds (£7.64 vs £6.95).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Barking and Dagenham and Merton
Age bandBarking and DagenhamMertonDifference
Under 2£13.21/hr£14.60/hr−£1.39
2 to 3 years£9.72/hr£10.75/hr−£1.03
3 to 4 years£6.95/hr£7.64/hr−£0.69
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Barking and Dagenham full rates →Merton full rates →