Central Bedfordshire vs Essex childcare rates 2026/27

Essex pays £0.06/hr more than Central Bedfordshire for 3-4 year olds (£6.33 vs £6.27).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Central Bedfordshire and Essex
Age bandCentral BedfordshireEssexDifference
Under 2£11.57/hr£11.59/hr−£0.02
2 to 3 years£8.52/hr£8.56/hr−£0.04
3 to 4 years£6.27/hr£6.33/hr−£0.06
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Central Bedfordshire full rates →Essex full rates →