Making childcare
crystal clear
We're on a mission to bring transparency to the UK childcare market. No more "call for pricing". No more mystery waitlists. Just honest, useful information.
We've been there
Searching for childcare in the UK is exhausting. You find a nursery that looks promising, visit their website, and hit the dreaded "Contact us for pricing" wall.
You call. You wait. You email. Eventually you get a brochure that's somehow both beautifully designed and completely unhelpful about actual costs.
Meanwhile, you're trying to figure out if there's even a space available, when the last inspection was, and what other parents actually think. All while juggling work, life, and the small human who doesn't care about your scheduling chaos.
We built FindChildcareCosts because we were tired of the runaround.
"Call for pricing"
Why is this still a thing?
Hours of research
Just to compare 5 nurseries
Waitlist mystery
6 months? 2 years? Who knows
Outdated info
That 2019 inspection though
What we do differently
We've built the childcare comparison tool we wished existed when we were searching
Real cost estimates
We analyse local market data to estimate what you'll actually pay. When nurseries verify their pricing, we show that too — clearly marked.
Availability signals
We indicate whether places are likely available, or if you're facing a waitlist. Nurseries can update this in real-time through claimed listings.
Inspection insights
We pull data from Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Wales, and Care Inspectorate Scotland. Then we translate inspection jargon into plain English.
Parent experiences
We gather and synthesise feedback from parents into helpful summaries. No star ratings that don't mean anything — actual insights you can use.
Where our data comes from
We combine official regulator data with AI analysis and provider-verified information
Ofsted
Inspection reports for all registered childcare providers in England
Care Inspectorate Wales
Registration and inspection data for Welsh childcare settings
Care Inspectorate Scotland
Quality grades and reports for Scottish childcare services
What we believe
Transparency
Pricing and availability information should be public, not a negotiation
Fairness
Every nursery gets equal visibility — we don't sell premium placements
Accuracy
We show confidence levels so you know how reliable our estimates are
Empathy
We remember what it's like — every feature solves a real frustration
Run a nursery? We're on your side too.
Your nursery is already listed based on regulator data. Claim it to take control — correct any errors, add context, and show parents what makes your setting special.
We believe good nurseries benefit from transparency. When parents can see real information, they make better decisions — and the right families find you.
Claim your listingFree to claim
Basic features cost nothing
Verified badge
Show parents you're legit
Add context
Explain your fees and approach
Premium options
£39/mo for more control
Got questions? We'd love to hear from you
Whether you're a parent with feedback, a nursery wanting to get listed, or just curious about what we're building — drop us a line.