Education
Childcare costs
The information below is purely a guide to childcare costs in the Coventry area to give parents/carers an indication of the costs they may have to pay. The information has been gathered from database forms returned to the Coventry City Council Family Information Service.
Day nursery / children's centre fees
|
Age of child |
Average daily cost |
Average weekly cost |
Range |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Child under 2 years |
£33.15 |
£165.50 |
£24 - £41 |
|
Child over 2 years |
£31.85 |
£159.20 |
£120 - £180 |
Childminder fees
|
Session |
Average cost |
Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Hourly rate |
£3.30 |
£2.50 - £5.00 |
Childminders are self-employed, so their charges may vary. You will need to discuss this with individual childminders. Childminders may charge differing rates for before and after school care, evenings, weekends etc.
Before and after school clubs (out of school clubs)
|
Session |
Average cost |
Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Before School session |
£3.00 |
£1.50 - £4.00 |
|
After School session |
£6.80 |
£4.00 - £8.00 |
Holiday schemes
|
Session |
Average cost |
Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Full day care |
£19.40 |
£11.00 - £31.50 |
Playgroups (pre schools)
|
Session |
Average cost |
Range |
|---|---|---|
|
Per session |
£6.30 |
£3.00 - £7.50 |
Some settings offer an extended day i.e. longer hours or a lunchtime session and an additional cost will be charged.
Information updated May 2011
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