Kent vs West Sussex childcare rates 2026/27

West Sussex pays £0.31/hr more than Kent for 3-4 year olds (£6.74 vs £6.43).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Kent and West Sussex
Age bandKentWest SussexDifference
Under 2£11.75/hr£12.33/hr−£0.58
2 to 3 years£8.67/hr£9.11/hr−£0.44
3 to 4 years£6.43/hr£6.74/hr−£0.31
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Kent full rates →West Sussex full rates →