Cheshire West and Chester vs Manchester childcare rates 2026/27

Manchester pays £0.48/hr more than Cheshire West and Chester for 3-4 year olds (£6.68 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Cheshire West and Chester and Manchester
Age bandCheshire West and ChesterManchesterDifference
Under 2£11.40/hr£12.66/hr−£1.26
2 to 3 years£8.41/hr£9.29/hr−£0.88
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.68/hr−£0.48
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Cheshire West and Chester full rates →Manchester full rates →