Darlington vs Gateshead childcare rates 2026/27

Darlington and Gateshead have identical 3-4 year old rates of £6.20/hr.

Funded hourly rate comparison between Darlington and Gateshead
Age bandDarlingtonGatesheadDifference
Under 2£11.46/hr£11.29/hr+£0.17
2 to 3 years£8.44/hr£8.33/hr+£0.11
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.20/hr+£0.00
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Darlington full rates →Gateshead full rates →