Birmingham vs Sandwell childcare rates 2026/27

Birmingham pays £0.27/hr more than Sandwell for 3-4 year olds (£6.80 vs £6.53).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Birmingham and Sandwell
Age bandBirminghamSandwellDifference
Under 2£12.99/hr£12.59/hr+£0.40
2 to 3 years£9.47/hr£9.25/hr+£0.22
3 to 4 years£6.80/hr£6.53/hr+£0.27
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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