ChildcareHub Blog
Practical, data-driven guides on childcare costs, funding entitlements, and finding the right provider across England and Wales. Updated for 2025.
Work out your childcare costsBirmingham has over 920 registered nurseries and childcare settings across the B postcode area — the largest nursery market outside London. Here's the data on ratings, costs, and top-rated settings area by area.
Bristol has 581 registered nurseries and childcare settings across the BS postcode area. From Clifton to Fishponds, here's the data on ratings, costs, and what to look for — area by area.
Cardiff has 179 registered nurseries — from Welsh-medium Cylch Meithrin settings to bilingual forest schools. We break down ratings, costs, areas, and funded hours to help you find the right fit.
Newport and the wider NP postcode area has 241 registered nurseries across the city, Cwmbran, and the surrounding valleys. We break down ratings, costs, and what's available area by area.
Swansea and the wider SA postcode area has 360 registered nurseries, from Welsh-medium Cylchoedd Meithrin to coastal forest schools. Here's everything parents need to know about ratings, costs, areas, and funded hours.
Wales offers up to 30 hours of funded childcare per week for working parents of 3–4 year olds, plus Flying Start for 2-year-olds. Here's exactly what you're entitled to, how to apply, and what's not covered.
Visiting nurseries is overwhelming. This checklist covers everything to look for, questions to ask, and red flags to watch out for — from staff ratios and Ofsted reports to settling-in policies and hidden costs.
England's childcare landscape has shifted dramatically. Funded entitlements for working parents of under-3s have roughly halved the cost of care — but for families who don't qualify, fees are rising. Here's what you'll actually pay in 2025.
Childcare in Wales costs more than in England — and fees are rising faster. We break down what you'll pay in Cardiff, Newport and Swansea, what support is available, and how to find the best value registered provider.