Halton vs Lancashire childcare rates 2026/27

Halton pays £0.28/hr more than Lancashire for 3-4 year olds (£6.48 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Halton and Lancashire
Age bandHaltonLancashireDifference
Under 2£12.18/hr£11.14/hr+£1.04
2 to 3 years£8.96/hr£8.21/hr+£0.75
3 to 4 years£6.48/hr£6.20/hr+£0.28
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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