Reading vs Southampton childcare rates 2026/27

Reading pays £0.29/hr more than Southampton for 3-4 year olds (£7.30 vs £7.01).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Reading and Southampton
Age bandReadingSouthamptonDifference
Under 2£14.03/hr£12.97/hr+£1.06
2 to 3 years£10.18/hr£9.53/hr+£0.65
3 to 4 years£7.30/hr£7.01/hr+£0.29
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Reading full rates →Southampton full rates →