Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole vs Somerset childcare rates 2026/27

Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole pays £0.34/hr more than Somerset for 3-4 year olds (£6.54 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole and Somerset
Age bandBournemouth, Christchurch and PooleSomersetDifference
Under 2£12.06/hr£10.93/hr+£1.13
2 to 3 years£8.91/hr£8.08/hr+£0.83
3 to 4 years£6.54/hr£6.20/hr+£0.34
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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