Childcare Cost Calculator

What childcare costs per year and per month, and how much of income it takes.

Children in care children

Hours of care a week hours

Per child. A full working week is usually 40 to 50 hours.

Hourly rate

Weeks of care a year weeks

Term time only is about 39 weeks.

Extras over a year

Registration, meals, supplies, trips, holiday cover. Per child.

Support toward the cost percent of the cost

A sibling discount, a tax-free account or an employer scheme.

Annual income to compare with

The income that pays for the care, which is often the second salary rather than the household total.

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