Childcare costs in Hammersmith and Fulham 2026/27
Hammersmith and Fulham's 2026/27 funded hourly rate for 3 to 4 year olds is £8.93/hr, £4.07/hr below the Inner London regional average of £13.00/hr and £2.21/hr above the England national average of £6.72/hr. That ranks Hammersmith and Fulham 5th of 13 authorities in Inner London for funded rate. Use the calculator below to work out exactly what you'll pay each month after the funded hours are applied.
Across the standard 38 funded weeks, the 30 hours entitlement in Hammersmith and Fulham is worth approximately £10180/year for a 3 to 4 year old, before any private top-ups for additional hours, consumables, or meals.
| Age band | Funded rate | vs national | Calculator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Under 2 | £17.49/hr | +£5.02 | Calculate |
| 2 to 3 years | £12.53/hr | +£3.37 | Calculate |
| 3 to 4 years | £8.93/hr | +£2.21 | Calculate |
Frequently asked questions about Hammersmith and Fulham childcare costs
›What is the 2026/27 funded childcare rate in Hammersmith and Fulham?
For 2026/27, Hammersmith and Fulham pays providers £8.93/hr for 3 to 4 year olds, £12.53/hr for 2 year olds, and £17.49/hr for under 2s. These are the DfE Early Years National Funding Formula allocations effective April 2026.
›How does Hammersmith and Fulham's funded rate compare to the rest of Inner London?
Hammersmith and Fulham's 3-4 year old rate of £8.93/hr is £4.07/hr below the Inner London regional average of £13.00/hr, ranking 5th highest of the 13 authorities in Inner London.
›Will the funded rate in Hammersmith and Fulham cover my whole nursery bill?
Usually not in full. The funded hourly rate of £8.93 pays the provider for funded hours only, so any hours above your entitlement, plus consumables and meals, are charged at the nursery's private rate, which in Inner London is typically around £13.00/hr.
›How much is the 30 funded hours worth annually in Hammersmith and Fulham?
Across the standard 38 funded weeks, the 30 hours entitlement at Hammersmith and Fulham's 2026/27 rate of £8.93/hr is worth approximately £10180 per year for a 3 to 4 year old.
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