Bolton vs Cheshire East childcare rates 2026/27

Bolton pays £0.15/hr more than Cheshire East for 3-4 year olds (£6.35 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bolton and Cheshire East
Age bandBoltonCheshire EastDifference
Under 2£11.99/hr£10.90/hr+£1.09
2 to 3 years£8.81/hr£8.05/hr+£0.76
3 to 4 years£6.35/hr£6.20/hr+£0.15
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Bolton full rates →Cheshire East full rates →