Dorset vs North Somerset childcare rates 2026/27

North Somerset pays £0.17/hr more than Dorset for 3-4 year olds (£6.37 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Dorset and North Somerset
Age bandDorsetNorth SomersetDifference
Under 2£10.91/hr£11.78/hr−£0.87
2 to 3 years£8.08/hr£8.69/hr−£0.61
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.37/hr−£0.17
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Dorset full rates →North Somerset full rates →