Cost of Nursery Provision in Council Run Nurseries

Question

1. The standard hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for each of the past three years;
2. The reduced hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for each of the past three years;
3. The standard hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for the financial year 2018/19;
4. The total number of Council nurseries within the local authority.

Answer

1. The standard hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for each of the past three years;
Under 3s
2015/16 £3.90
2016/17 £4.00
2017/18 £4.10

3 and over
2015/16 £3.40
2016/17 £3.50
2017/18 £3.60
*above rates are academic years
 
2. The reduced hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for each of the past three years;
Reduced rate only came in to effect in November/December 2017 in two nurseries as part of a trial – rate is £1.80
 
3. The standard hourly rate for childcare in a Council nursery for the financial year 2018/19;
April 18 - August 18
Under 3s £4.10
3 and over £3.60

August 18 - March 19
Under 3s £4.20
3 and over £3.70 

4. The total number of Council nurseries within the local authority.
20