This means childcare providers will receive higher hourly rates from April 2026, which may affect nursery fees and availability of places.
Parents with children in Kingston schools and nurseries, early years providers, school staff
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Kingston Schools Forum approved the 2026/27 education budget of £219.2 million, including funding rates for nursery places. They agreed new hourly rates for childcare: £7.01 for 3-4 year olds, £10.00 for 2 year olds, and £13.87 for 9 months to 2 years.
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