Bedford vs Luton childcare rates 2026/27

Luton pays £0.01/hr more than Bedford for 3-4 year olds (£6.56 vs £6.55).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bedford and Luton
Age bandBedfordLutonDifference
Under 2£12.03/hr£12.25/hr£0.22
2 to 3 years£8.86/hr£8.99/hr£0.13
3 to 4 years£6.55/hr£6.56/hr£0.01
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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