Bath and North East Somerset vs Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole childcare rates 2026/27

Bath and North East Somerset pays £0.05/hr more than Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole for 3-4 year olds (£6.59 vs £6.54).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bath and North East Somerset and Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole
Age bandBath and North East SomersetBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleDifference
Under 2£12.07/hr£12.06/hr+£0.01
2 to 3 years£8.88/hr£8.91/hr−£0.03
3 to 4 years£6.59/hr£6.54/hr+£0.05
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Bath and North East Somerset full rates →Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole full rates →