Essex vs Hertfordshire childcare rates 2026/27

Hertfordshire pays £0.39/hr more than Essex for 3-4 year olds (£6.72 vs £6.33).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Essex and Hertfordshire
Age bandEssexHertfordshireDifference
Under 2£11.59/hr£12.63/hr−£1.04
2 to 3 years£8.56/hr£9.31/hr−£0.75
3 to 4 years£6.33/hr£6.72/hr−£0.39
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Essex full rates →Hertfordshire full rates →