Childcare Charities
Discover 2,724 Childcare charities. Use the search below to filter within these results.
Notable charities in this sector
Major UK charities curated by Charity Finder for size, recognition, and registry coverage. Click through for full profiles, financials, and trustees.
Carleton Rode Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareCarleton Rode Preschool (formally Playgroup and Kindergarten) encourages each individual child to develop and thrive in a happy, supportive and secure environment thus, enabling them to grow in confidence, be able to question and be successful.We work in partnership with parents/carers and local advisors to understand and provide a quality start to each individual child's early education.
Bledlow Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of pre-school education for children in the village of Bledlow and surrounding areas
Hillview Under Fives Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding pre-school play and teaching.
Docking Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationDOCKING PRE-SCHOOL IS A POPULAR, HIGH QUALITY DAYCARE SETTING FOR CHILDREN AGED 2 - 4 AND IS BASED ON THE SCHOOL SITE. THE PRE-SCHOOL OPERATES TERM TIME ONLY. DOCKING PRE-SCHOOL CAN ACCOMMODATE UPTO 33 CHILDREN.
Ridings Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Charitable activities, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, EducationCare & early years education of children aged Two to Five years from the local and surrounding area of the setting. The charity raises funds form fund raising activities and makes applications for small grants to support the maintenance of the premises and provide quality resources for the children and families who access this service.
The Croft Pre-School Haslington
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF CHILDREN UNDER STATUTORY SCHOOL AGE BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS
Hazlemere Community Association
Arts, Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Facilities, Health, LeisureHazlemere Community Association accomodates around 1,000 users per week.Activities within our Community Centre include:-Keep Fit/Aerobic groups, Yoga, Mother & Toddler Groups, Baby groups, Amateur Dramatics, various sport related activities, dancing for adults and children, a "Pop In" centre for the elderly, Blind and partially sighted group.
Orrishmere Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school for children ages 2.5 to 5 years
Writtle Green Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWrittle Green Pre-School provides learning facilities & pre-school education for infants from the age of 2 - 5 years.
Ashton Keynes Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvides pre-school education for children aged between two years 6 months and five years.
The Vines Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe offer sessional care for pre-school children, providing the Early Years Foundation Stage curriculum as stipulated by OFSTED.
Broadbottom Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding early years learning to children aged 2-4 in a playful, friendly atmosphere 10 sessions a week.
Acorn Centre Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcareplayschool
Lewknor Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLewknor Pre-School is OFSTED approved and inspected, and at the last inspection was rated good. We are members of the Pre-School Learning Alliance (PLA) and have PLA accreditation. Lewknor Preschool follows the educational and developmental guidelines as set out in the Early Years Foundation Stage (EYFS)
Saxon Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvides a pre-school in village
Riverside Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, EnvironmentEducation of Preschool Children.Afterschool care for children aged 4 - 11
Horfield Welly Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe Charity encompasses a Toddler Group for ages 0 - 4 and a Pre-School offering pre-school education to children between the ages of 2 and 5. Our aim is to provide a high quality service for our community.
Churchill Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of Pre-School service Monday to Friday to local community and surrounding area
All Saints Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationCharity operates in the county of Hampshire and provides pre-school nursery education for children from the age of 2 Years 5 months until school age.
Farmborough Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationFarmborough Pre-school provides a safe, secure and stimulating environment which ensures equal opportunity for all children and families. The Pre-school provides education and care for children from the age of 2 to school age.
Datchworth Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationA Pre-school for children from the age of 2 to 4 years old.
Hunsworth Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide pre-school education for children aged 2-4 in a safe & caring environment for your child, providing a broad range of fun & challenging activities giving them the confidence they need ready to start school.
St Andrews Methodist Church Pre School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe charity ceased to operate its provision of education for early years in February 2026. The trustees are in the process of winding the charity up.
All Saints Wise Owls
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children under statutory school age by offering appropriate play, education and care facilities, together with the right of parents to become involved in the activities of the group, ensuring that the group offers opportunities for all children regardless of race,culture, religion, means or ability.
Whimple Pre-School And Toddler Group
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre-school play group. Providing early years education to 2.5 - 4 year olds.
Frequently asked questions about this sector
How many childcare charities are there in the UK?
There are 2,724 registered childcare charities on the Charity Commission for England and Wales register at the most recent refresh.
Which is the largest of the childcare charities by income?
The Salvation Army is the largest by latest reported annual income (£338.3m). Notable peers are listed on this page; the full ranking is available by sorting the results by highest income.
What is the combined annual income of childcare charities?
Childcare charities reported a combined annual income of £1.6bn across their most recent filings with the Charity Commission.
What is a typical program ratio for childcare charities?
Across all childcare charities, the aggregate program ratio (charitable expenditure as a share of income) is 70.0%. Individual charity ratios vary widely — see each profile for a sector-band benchmark.
What is the average annual income of childcare charities?
Childcare charities have an average annual income of £362k. The distribution is heavily skewed: a small number of large charities account for most sector income, while the majority report under £100k a year.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register, refreshed weekly. Derived metrics (program ratio, efficiency) are calculated by Charity Finder using the formulas documented on the data sources page.