Estimate your monthly nursery costs

Accurately accounts for funded hours (averaged over 12 months) and caps savings so you never subtract more than you pay.

Nursery rate type
£
The amount the nursery charges you per calendar month (before funding).
£
Used with total weekly hours to estimate your monthly bill.
£
Your local authority’s hourly funding rate (e.g., £5.90). Funding is provided for 38 weeks/year and averaged monthly.

Government childcare funding (overview)

  • Typically available for ages 3–4.
  • Paid 38 weeks/year (term‑time) and averaged over 12 months.
  • Only covers the funded hours’ hourly rate; extras (meals, nappies, trips) may be charged.
  • Each provider applies funding differently — check your contract.

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