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Children's care at home in Broadstairs

Of the 31 home care agencies covering Broadstairs, 3 offer children's care. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 1 home care agency has not been rated for more than four years and 1 joined the CQC register during the past two years.

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  • Good or Outstanding: 2 of the 2 rated agencies. 1 is not rated yet.

To cite: "Children's care at home in Broadstairs", The Care Panel, Oct 2026, from CQC register analysis.

  • 3CQC-registered agencies
  • 100%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
  • 0support people with dementia
  • 0inspected or rated in the last 2 years

Ranked providers of children's care

Highest CQC rating first; ties go to the more recent rating, then the nearer provider. How the list is ordered

#AgencyRatingRatedOfficeMore specialisms
1Seeds Care LimitedGoodOct 20241.0 miles3
2East Kent MencapGoodMay 20192.0 miles6
3Thrive Together Social CareNot yet rated–6.3 miles2

All agencies covering Broadstairs with a CQC registration for children's care. Order: rating, then how recent it is, with distance from the centre used last.

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Children's care in Broadstairs: ratings, size and cost

10% of Broadstairs's agencies (3 of 31) hold a CQC registration for children's care. 100% of those rated are Good or Outstanding, 10 points above the 90% for all agencies here and above the 89% for agencies registered for children's care across England.

Leading on CQC ratings for children's care: Seeds Care Limited and East Kent Mencap. Ratings run from May 2019 to October 2024, and 0 are from the last two years. 2 are based within 2 miles of the centre of Broadstairs. 1 of them is not yet rated, which is usual for newly registered services.

Across Kent, 70 agencies are registered for children's care, and 89% of those rated are Good or Outstanding. Across Kent, 17% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 10% here.

Typical prices in the South East: about £33.50 an hour for weekday visits (evenings and weekends cost more) and around £1,610 a week for live-in care. How we estimate costs.

About 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

  1. What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
  2. Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
  3. How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
  4. Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
  5. Can we have the same carers each time?

Where to get support: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. How to get assessed by Kent.

Children's care around Broadstairs

PlaceHow farAgenciesRated Good or Outstanding
Broadstairs–32
Ramsgate1.8 mi32
Margate2.3 mi32
Sandwich7.3 mi32
Deal10.2 mi32
Herne Bay12.8 mi50
Canterbury16.1 mi72

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Questions families ask about children's care in Broadstairs

Who offers children's care at home in Broadstairs?

Of the 31 CQC-registered agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Broadstairs, 3 list children's care as a specialism (Oct 2026). Among the highest rated are Seeds Care Limited and East Kent Mencap.

Are home care agencies in Broadstairs well rated?

Good or Outstanding: 2 (100%) of the 2 rated. 1 has not been rated yet, which is common for newly registered services.

How much does home care cost in Broadstairs?

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.

Will I get help from Kent council with the cost of 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) Kent 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 Kent council.

How should I compare agencies in Broadstairs?

Start with the latest CQC report and its date: none of the 3 listed here were inspected or rated in the last two years, and 2 have an older report. Then ask about continuity of staff, how they handle missed visits, and the full price before you sign. See the checklist.

How do nearby towns compare with Broadstairs for children's care?

Counting children's care: Broadstairs 3 (2 Good or Outstanding); Ramsgate (1.8 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Margate (2.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding; Sandwich (7.3 miles): 3, 2 rated Good or Outstanding.

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