# Childcare Cost Calculator (Nanny, Nursery or Childminder)

Work out what childcare costs per week, month and year for up to three options by hourly or daily rate, and see the difference.

- URL: https://toolstackhub.co.uk/tools/childcare-cost-calculator/
- Category: Calculators
- Price: free, no sign-up
- Privacy: runs in the browser; input is not uploaded
- Last updated: 2026-10-08

## About
The Childcare Cost Calculator turns the rate you are quoted into a weekly, monthly and yearly cost, so you can compare a nanny, a nursery and a childminder side by side. Enter each option’s price per hour and any extras such as meals or a registration fee. You can add a discount for a second child and see the cost of holiday weeks you still pay for. Rates are whatever you type in, so use the quotes you have actually received.

## How to use
1. Enter the hours of care you need each week and the weeks you pay for in a year.
2. Enter how many children you need care for and any discount for the second and later children.
3. Enter the hourly rate and weekly extras for up to three options. Leave a rate at 0 if you do not need that option.
4. Read the weekly, monthly and yearly costs and the gap between the cheapest and dearest option.

## FAQ
**How do I work out the monthly cost of childcare?** Multiply the weekly cost by the weeks you pay for in the year and divide by 12.

**Does this include tax or funding?** No. Add employer costs to the extras for a nanny, and subtract funding yourself.

**Why is monthly not weekly × 4?** There are about 4.33 weeks in a month, so weekly × 4 would understate the cost.

**Is the Childcare Cost Calculator (Nanny, Nursery or Childminder) free?** Yes, with no sign-up or limits.