Kent vs Southampton childcare rates 2026/27

Southampton pays £0.58/hr more than Kent for 3-4 year olds (£7.01 vs £6.43).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Kent and Southampton
Age bandKentSouthamptonDifference
Under 2£11.75/hr£12.97/hr−£1.22
2 to 3 years£8.67/hr£9.53/hr−£0.86
3 to 4 years£6.43/hr£7.01/hr−£0.58
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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