PRICE GUIDE · CHILDCARE & FAMILY · 2026–2027
After-School Care cost in the UK
£7–£12 per session. Typically £8.
School-run after-school clubs charge about £7–£12 per session, with £8 a typical afternoon. A short session to around four or half past costs least; a full session to six with tea costs most, and many clubs knock a little off for a second child.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does after-school care cost in the UK?
| Low end | £7 | a short session run by the school |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £8 | what most people pay |
| High end | £12 | a full session to six with tea |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the babysitters, childminders, nannies, crèches and agencies near you.
What moves the price
- Session length — an after-school session to six costs more than a short one ending soon after the bell
- Food — after-school clubs serving a hot tea charge more than those offering a snack and a drink
- Siblings — many after-school clubs charge less for a second or third child from the same family
- School-run club or private provider — clubs run by the school itself often charge less per session
- Ad hoc places — booking an after-school session at short notice can cost more than a regular slot
- Region — after-school care in London and the South East usually costs more than in the North or Wales
WHAT YOU GET
What an after-school care visit includes
Takes: A session from the end of the school day until about 4.30pm to 6pm, during term time. Not included: Breakfast clubs, holiday clubs and a childminder or nanny at home are separate types of childcare with their own prices — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common after-school care jobs
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How to pay less
- Book regular after-school sessions for the term rather than paying ad hoc rates each week
- Ask the after-school club about sibling discounts if more than one child attends
- Pay an eligible registered after-school club through Tax-Free Childcare to get the government top-up
Before you book
- Check the after-school club is registered — with Ofsted in England, the Care Inspectorate in Scotland or CIW in Wales
- Ask what food the after-school club provides and how allergies and medicines are handled
- Find out the after-school club's late-collection policy and any fine for arriving after closing
- Ask how far ahead the after-school club needs sessions booked, and how much notice it asks for to cancel
After-School Care cost: questions people ask
Usually £7–£12, with £8 a typical session. Short sessions run by the school cost least; full sessions to six with a hot tea cost most.
Most run from the end of the school day to between 4.30pm and 6pm. Many clubs offer a shorter, cheaper session as well as a full one.
Yes, if the club is registered and signed up to the scheme — the government adds two pounds for every eight you pay in. Registration is with Ofsted in England, the Care Inspectorate in Scotland, CIW in Wales or a Health and Social Care Trust in Northern Ireland.
Usually, yes. Most clubs charge for booked sessions whether or not your child attends, unless you give the notice set out in their terms.
Breakfast club, holiday club days and childcare at home from a nanny or childminder are priced separately.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, taken from session prices published by schools and clubs in England and Wales. They are a national range, not a quote from your school.