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Find trusted childcare, faster.Compare nurseries, childminders and preschools — with verified info, regulator ratings, and cost guidance where available.

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The UK’s most complete childcare discovery platform

We combine regulator data, provider updates and parent feedback so you can compare settings with confidence.

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Nationwide coverage of nurseries, childminders and preschools.

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Updated directly from UK regulators every week.

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Expert summaries plus real experiences from local families.

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From working out your funding to comparing settings, we build every feature to save you time and reduce the guesswork.

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See what support you could get in 2 minutes with personalised guidance for England, Wales and Scotland.

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Understand the differences between nurseries, preschool and childminder options with expert explainers.

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Popular areas to get you started. Search anywhere in the UK for full coverage.

London

Over 6,000 providers across Greater London with regulator ratings and fees where available.

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Manchester

Compare nurseries, day-care and childminders across Greater Manchester boroughs.

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Birmingham

Discover Ofsted reports, availability updates and funding guidance for the West Midlands.

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Cardiff

Explore CIW-registered settings with Welsh Government funding routes explained.

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Edinburgh

See Care Inspectorate insights and parent reviews across Edinburgh and the Lothians.

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Bristol

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Why parents trust FindChildcareCosts

Transparent information, clear explanations and a platform designed by parents who understand the pressure of finding the right childcare.

Every provider verified

We match every listing to regulator registers so you know it’s legitimate before you enquire.

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Read lived experiences from local families and share your own voice to help the next parent.

Always up to date

Regulator, pricing and availability data refreshed weekly. You’ll know what’s current and what’s pending.

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Providers use FindChildcareCosts to build trust with families before they visit. Update your profile, highlight what makes you special and capture enquiries while parents are actively comparing.

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What providers say

"Families contact us having already read about our curriculum and funding options. Claiming our listing took minutes and the enquiries are far better quality."

— Owner, Outstanding-rated nursery in Manchester

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Popular nearby providers

Discover childcare settings families are looking at right now. AI summaries highlight what makes each provider stand out.

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Little Oaks Nursery

Camden, London

Forest school-inspired nursery with strong parent reviews and flexible sessions.

Ofsted: Outstanding (2024)

Parent reviews 4.9 (18)

Last updated Updated weekly

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Beech House Childcare

Didsbury, Manchester

Home-from-home childminder offering wraparound care and EYFS focus.

Ofsted: Good (2023)

Parent reviews 4.8 (12)

Last updated Updated weekly

Meadowbank Early Years

Meadowbank, Edinburgh

Care Inspectorate rated setting with outdoor classroom and bilingual staff.

Care Inspectorate: Very Good

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Last updated Updated weekly