Lancashire vs Manchester childcare rates 2026/27

Manchester pays £0.48/hr more than Lancashire for 3-4 year olds (£6.68 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Lancashire and Manchester
Age bandLancashireManchesterDifference
Under 2£11.14/hr£12.66/hr−£1.52
2 to 3 years£8.21/hr£9.29/hr−£1.08
3 to 4 years£6.20/hr£6.68/hr−£0.48
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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