Home care · Essex
Children's care at home in Epping
30 of the 146 home care agencies covering Epping offer children's care, from 29 providers. Hope Homecare Services Limited has the most, at 2. Among the 24 with a CQC rating, 92% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Typical fees here come to about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 13 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was The Care Advantage, rated Good on 21 April 2026.
Data: the CQC register, updated 27 October 2026, under the Open Government Licence
In short
- For dementia support, 23 have it on their CQC registration.
- A care needs assessment from Essex council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 22 of the 24 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding, while 2 are rated Inadequate or Requires improvement, with 6 not yet rated.
- New and changed CQC ratings across Essex, updated every day.
To cite: "Children's care at home in Epping", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.
- 30agencies on the CQC register
- 92%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 23support people with dementia
- 6with a rating or inspection since October 2024
Children's care in Epping: providers ranked
Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered
- All 146
- Elderly care · 132
- Care for adults under 65 · 127
- Physical disability care · 120
- Dementia care · 119
- Sensory impairment care · 88
- Mental health care · 88
- Learning disability care · 73
- Supported living · 40
- Children's care · 30
- Eating disorder support · 16
- Substance misuse support · 14
All agencies covering Epping with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.
How children's care in Epping compares
21% of Epping's agencies (30 of 146) hold a CQC registration for children's care. England-wide, 89% of agencies registered for children's care are Good or Outstanding and here it is 92% (above England, 9 points above the 83% for all agencies in the town).
For children's care, the top rated agencies are Hope Homecare Services Limited, Optimam Complex Care and The Care Advantage. Ratings run from November 2018 to April 2026, and 6 are from the last two years. 0 have an office within 2 miles of Epping centre. Not yet rated: 6. That is usual for services registered recently.
Council-wide, 87 agencies in Essex list children's care, and 92% of those with a rating are Good or Outstanding. Across Essex, 18% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 21% here.
Visiting home care in the East of England typically costs about £33.50 an hour on weekdays (more at evenings and weekends); live-in care is around £1,610 a week. Our cost method.
What to expect from children's care
Care for children at home supports disabled children and young people, or those with complex health needs, and their families: personal care, short breaks for parents and help with health routines.
What to ask about children's care
- How do you plan for the move to adult services?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
- How do you work with school and health professionals?
- How much notice do you need for short breaks?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
Free advice: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Essex.
Where else nearby offers children's care
| Nearby town | Distance | Total | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Epping | – | 30 | 22 |
| Loughton | 4.1 mi | 113 | 69 |
| Harlow | 4.9 mi | 11 | 7 |
| Buckhurst Hill | 5.9 mi | 190 | 123 |
| Chigwell | 6.1 mi | 194 | 127 |
| Hoddesdon | 6.7 mi | 22 | 16 |
| Cheshunt | 7.0 mi | 41 | 28 |
Council help
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Savings under £23,250? Essex council may help with the cost, and its care needs assessment is free for everyone.
How to ask for an assessment, paying for care and direct payments in Essex
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Free care cost report for Epping
- Typical local prices for home care, overnight and live-in care
- What the council and the NHS may pay, with the 2026/27 savings limits
- The best-rated services near you, from the CQC register
What families want to know about children's care in Epping
Who offers children's care at home in Epping?
Of the 146 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Epping, 30 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Hope Homecare Services Limited, Optimam Complex Care and The Care Advantage.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Epping?
22 (92%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 24 with a rating, and 2 are rated Requires improvement or Inadequate. 6 have not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.
What does home care cost in Epping?
Typical prices across England in 2026: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Agencies differ more than regions do on hourly rates, so request a complete tariff from each one, covering weekends and bank holidays too. Homecare Association figure for 2026/27: a sustainable council rate for home care in England starts at £34.42 an hour. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. See our full cost guide.
Does Essex council fund home care?
Two sources of help: Attendance Allowance, which ignores savings and is for people over State Pension age, and the council. By law (Care Act 2014) Essex council must assess care needs at no charge for people who look as if they need support; if savings and investments are under £23,250, it may pay a share once your finances are assessed, depending on income. With care at home, the house itself is not included. How to reach Essex council.
How do I choose between agencies in Epping?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 6 of 30 were inspected or rated within the last two years, and 18 have an older report. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. See the checklist.
Are there more children's care in towns near Epping?
In Epping there are 30, 22 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Loughton (4.1 miles): 113, 69 rated Good or Outstanding; Harlow (4.9 miles): 11, 7 rated Good or Outstanding; Buckhurst Hill (5.9 miles): 190, 123 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Other towns near Epping
- Children's care in Loughton 4.1 mi
- Children's care in Harlow 4.9 mi
- Children's care in Buckhurst Hill 5.9 mi
- Children's care in Chigwell 6.1 mi
- Children's care in Hoddesdon 6.7 mi
- Children's care in Cheshunt 7.0 mi
- Children's care in Redbridge 8.8 mi
- Children's care in Enfield 9.1 mi
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Register information from CQC as at Oct 2026; Open Government Licence v3.0 applies. We do not deliver care ourselves.