Child care in Sheffield (2000)
Provision
How many?
Cost
Childminder
Approx. 600
Average £2.50 per hour per child
Nannies
No figures available
From £3.60-£5.00 per hour per family
Young Children’s Centres
6
Free or very low cost
Independent nurseries
69
£2.00-£3.50 per hour
Holiday play schemes
21
Average £15 per day
Out of school schemes
61
£1.00-£8.50 per session
Playgroups
75
Average £2.00-£2.50 per 2 hour session
Varies from £0-£6.00 per session
Crèches
25
Varies depending on provider
Local authority education classes/units
71
Free
