Birmingham vs Staffordshire childcare rates 2026/27

Birmingham pays £0.60/hr more than Staffordshire for 3-4 year olds (£6.80 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Birmingham and Staffordshire
Age bandBirminghamStaffordshireDifference
Under 2£12.99/hr£11.25/hr+£1.74
2 to 3 years£9.47/hr£8.27/hr+£1.20
3 to 4 years£6.80/hr£6.20/hr+£0.60
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Birmingham full rates →Staffordshire full rates →