Sandwell vs Staffordshire childcare rates 2026/27

Sandwell pays £0.33/hr more than Staffordshire for 3-4 year olds (£6.53 vs £6.20).

Funded hourly rate comparison between Sandwell and Staffordshire
Age bandSandwellStaffordshireDifference
Under 2£12.59/hr£11.25/hr+£1.34
2 to 3 years£9.25/hr£8.27/hr+£0.98
3 to 4 years£6.53/hr£6.20/hr+£0.33
National average£6.72/hr£6.72/hr
Sandwell full rates →Staffordshire full rates →