Bedford vs Hertfordshire childcare rates 2026/27

Hertfordshire pays £0.17/hr more than Bedford for 3-4 year olds (£6.72 vs £6.55).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bedford and Hertfordshire
Age bandBedfordHertfordshireDifference
Under 2£12.03/hr£12.63/hr−£0.60
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£9.31/hr−£0.45
3 to 4 years£6.55/hr£6.72/hr−£0.17
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Bedford full rates →Hertfordshire full rates →