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.
Kiddiewinks Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe provide care and education for children aged 2-4 years of age, during term times.
Mile End Nursery And Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationLearning through play, for pre-school children.
Neston Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationNeston Preschool Playgroup provides high quality care and education for children below statutory school age, living in the village of Neston and the surrounding area. As a charity, the trustees ensure that out assets, employees and activities are managed effectively to help achieve our purpose; to enhance the development and education of all children that attend.
Crag Bank Under Fives
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationToddler, Playgroup and Pre-school sessions for children up to 4 years old
Stonebroom Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesStonebroom Pre-School provides high quality, cost effective educational childcare to 2, 3 and 4 year olds in the local area, offering funded and self-funded places. It is situated in the Community Centre on Cleveland Road in Stonebroom, Derbyshire, operating with large indoor and outdoor play areas. The Pre-School is Ofsted registered, and is managed by a voluntary committee.
Broome And Ditchingham Preschool
Beneficiary group, ChildcareEducate young children/people.
Acland Memorial Hall
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesVillage hall providing facilities for a wide range of village clubs & societies to gather, a resident Pre-school and a venue for parties and dances.
Stoke Holy Cross Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationPre school and play group
Metheringham Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvides a pre-school for Metheringham and the surrounding villages.
Hidden Treasures
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo enhance the development and education of children
St Johns Playgroup (southwark)
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Economic and community development, EducationCaring for pre school children in an inner city area.
Hodnet Pre-School Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTO ENHANCE THE DEVELOPMENT AND EDUCATION OF PRE-SCHOOL CHILDREN BY ENCOURAGING PARENTS TO UNDERSTAND AND PROVIDE FOR THE NEEDS OF THEIR CHILDREN THROUGH COMMUNITY GROUPS.
Yealmpton Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a Pre-school in Yealmpton and offer places to children aged from 2 to 5 years old. Yealmpton Pre-school also holds a parent and child playgroup on a tuesday morning for children aged between birth and 5 years for more details call 01752 881810
Hardwick 3.15 Club
Childcare, EducationBefore and After School Childcare.
Digby Village Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Charity and VCS support, Childcare, Education, ReligionDigby Village Preschool provides early years education and child care for 2 to 4 year olds in a friendly and stimulating environment, offering government funded places from the age of 2, operating from within Digby Church of England Primary School. A not-for-profit organisation it is managed by a volunteer committee but employs experienced child care professionals to undertake the daily running.
Oakworth Pre School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProviding early years education for 2-5 year olds
Woodlands Under Fives Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesTo provide children from the age of 2 years old to school age with an early years foundation stage education regardless of race, culture, religion, means or ability.
Ladybird Playgroup
Beneficiary group, ChildcareCare and Education of children under five years old.
Lechlade Little Learners
Beneficiary group, ChildcareLechlade Little Learners aim is to develop a child's feeling of security, independence, self-worth and confidence in a stimulating environment where children can take pleasure in learning. Children participate in a range of structured educational activities that promote the early learning goals for children's learning as recommended by the qualifications and curriculum authority.
Cogenhoe Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationWe are a local based playgroup offering sessions 5 days a week for children aged between 2yrs - 4yrs. we are open Mon, Tues, Weds,Thurs and Fri 9 - 3pm. We are Ofsted registered and a popular childcare setting for children in the local area. We have recently supported a large number of children transition to Primary School successfully.
Wymeswold Preschool
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationProvision of early years education for pre-school children
Fairhaven Firststeps Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo provide a safe and satisfying education setting for 2-5 year olds. 5 morning sessions and 5 afternoon sessions run per week plus 5 lunch clubs. We aim to provide a nurturing, fun environment where children learn through play and flourish under our care.
Little Explorers Pre-School
Associations, Beneficiary group, Childcare, Education, FacilitiesWe provide high quality childcare for the Colchester area. The Pre-School is based in the Greenstead Community centre. We are open 38 weeks per year.
Dorchester Pre-School
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationThe provision of a pre-school education for children aged between 2 and 4.
Coleridge Playgroup
Beneficiary group, Childcare, EducationTo Provide a Preschool for children aged from 2 to school age and also to offer primary school children before and after school childcare.
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.