Leeds vs Sheffield childcare rates 2026/27

Sheffield pays £0.05/hr more than Leeds for 3-4 year olds (£6.30 vs £6.25).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Leeds and Sheffield
Age bandLeedsSheffieldDifference
Under 2£11.92/hr£11.82/hr+£0.10
2 to 3 years£8.77/hr£8.68/hr+£0.09
3 to 4 years£6.25/hr£6.30/hr−£0.05
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
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