Terms of Service
Welcome to FindChildcareCosts — the UK's childcare intelligence layer. By using our website, you agree to these terms.
Who we are
FindChildcareCosts is operated by:
Find Childcare Costs Limited
Company Number: 16745394
Registered in England & Wales
Email: hello@findchildcarecosts.com
Using our service
For parents
Our platform helps you compare nurseries, childminders, and preschools across the UK. You can:
- Search and filter childcare providers
- View estimated costs and availability
- Read inspection reports and insights
- Use our funding calculator
- Submit reviews and feedback
The information we provide is for guidance only. We recommend contacting providers directly to confirm details.
For childcare providers
Providers can claim and manage their listings to:
- Verify and correct basic information
- Add contact details and photos
- Explain pricing and funding options
- Update availability status
- Respond to parent feedback
By claiming a listing, you confirm you're authorised to represent that business.
Acceptable use
You agree to:
- Provide accurate, truthful information
- Not upload unlawful, offensive, or misleading content
- Not attempt to scrape, copy, or redistribute our data
- Not interfere with the website's operation
- Only claim listings you're authorised to manage
We may suspend or terminate access if these terms are breached.
Data accuracy
We source data from official regulators (Ofsted, Care Inspectorate Wales, Care Inspectorate Scotland) and use AI to estimate costs and availability. While we strive for accuracy:
- Some information may be outdated or estimated
- We display confidence levels to indicate data reliability
- Provider-verified data is clearly marked
- You should verify details with providers directly
Intellectual property
All content, design, and functionality on FindChildcareCosts belongs to Find Childcare Costs Limited unless otherwise stated. You may not:
- Copy, reproduce, or redistribute our content
- Scrape our database or API
- Use our branding without permission
Limitation of liability
We provide this service "as is" without warranties of any kind. To the fullest extent permitted by law:
- We are not liable for decisions made based on our information
- We are not responsible for actions of listed providers
- We do not guarantee the accuracy of estimated data
Privacy and data protection
We handle your personal data under UK GDPR. Please read our Privacy Policy and Cookie Policy for full details.
Premium services
Some features require a paid subscription. By subscribing, you agree to:
- Pay the stated monthly fee
- Allow us to charge your payment method
- Cancel anytime through your account settings
Refunds are handled on a case-by-case basis.
Changes to these terms
We may update these terms periodically. Material changes will be communicated via email or website notice. Continued use after changes constitutes acceptance.
Governing law
These terms are governed by the laws of England and Wales. Disputes will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the English courts.
Contact us
Questions about these terms? Email us at hello@findchildcarecosts.com