How it works
Effective hourly cost = weekly fee plus extras less support, divided by care hours.
Input definitions
- Weekly childcare fee
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Care hours per week
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Weekly subsidy or employer support
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
- Weekly meals, travel and activity fees
- Enter the value in the labeled unit.
A worked example
- Weekly childcare fee
- 420
- Care hours per week
- 35
- Weekly subsidy or employer support
- 80
- Weekly meals, travel and activity fees
- 35
Assumptions & limits
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.
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Common questions
Should tax credits be entered as support?
Only include benefits you have confirmed and can reasonably allocate to the same period.
How does Childcare effective hourly cost calculate the result?
Effective hourly cost = weekly fee plus extras less support, divided by care hours.
What should I check before using Childcare effective hourly cost?
Uses only the values entered and does not fetch live prices, fees, rates or eligibility rules. Verify quotes, contracts, measurements and local requirements before acting.