You'll know you exact hourly rate your business must earn to break even
You'll see clearly whether you're undercharging without realising it
You'll gain the confidence to price based on facts, not fear
What’s Inside the Cost Per Hour Calculator?
This digital download includes a simple, structured spreadsheet designed specifically for childminders and early years providers working from home. Inside, you will find: • A guided cost breakdown section to log fixed and variable monthly expenses • A clear method for calculating total hours actually sold • Automatic break-even calculations • A built-in cost per hour output based on your real data • Simple instructions explaining how to input and interpret your numbers The calculator is laid out step-by-step, so you enter your information in sequence and the modelling works instantly. No financial jargon. No complex formulas to build yourself. By the end of using this tool, you will: • Know your true break-even hourly rate • Understand whether you are undercharging • See clearly how your age mix impacts income • Be able to make informed pricing decisions based on evidence, not emotion This is not theory. It is practical financial modelling designed to give you immediate clarity and long-term sustainability.
Lucy Lewin
I started in early years because I care deeply about children. I became an expert in business because I nearly lost my own. After underpricing, overworking and avoiding the numbers, I hit a breaking point that forced me to learn the business of early years properly. I rebuilt my nursery using structured financial modelling, clear systems and sustainable pricing — and it transformed everything. Today I run a profitable setting and support early years leaders across the UK to stop guessing and start modelling. I’m passionate about helping childminders and nursery owners understand their numbers, protect their income and lead with confidence — without losing the heart of what they do. Because sustainability isn’t selfish. It’s responsible.
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I finally know my true cost per hour - and I was undercharging without realising it.
East Midlands
It showed me exactly what each childcare space needs to earn
Northants
This took the emotion out of pricing and gave me real confidence
London
Clear, simple and genuinely powerful..
Childminder
Stop Guessing. Start Knowing
This free download will give you clarity on what each hour of childcare is costing you - so that you can ensure you are charging enough! A simple to use spreadsheet. No finance jargon. No overwhelm. This simple, structured calculator shows you what an hour of care is costing you, so you can identify any undercharging, and make decisions with confidence. If you’ve ever wondered whether you’re earning enough, this removes the guesswork in minutes. Low cost. High clarity. Instant access. Download it now and start pricing with certainty.
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