Home care · Kirklees
Children's care at home in Batley
15 of the 71 home care agencies covering Batley offer children's care. Of the 13 CQC has rated, 77% are Good or Outstanding, against 89% for children's care across England. Our estimate of typical fees here: about £33.50 an hour for visiting care and £1,610 a week for live-in careestimated. 3 home care agencies were last rated over four years ago and 2 registered in the last two years. The most recent rating was Alcedo Care Leeds, rated Good on 8 October 2026.
Updated 19 October 2026 from the CQC register (Open Government Licence)
Quick summary
- Latest CQC rating changes in Kirklees, checked daily.
- 10 of the 13 rated agencies are Good or Outstanding; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate, with 2 not yet rated.
- A care needs assessment from Kirklees council is free, and your savings do not affect it.
- 12 list dementia as a specialism.
Cite this: The Care Panel, "Children's care at home in Batley", analysis of the CQC register, Oct 2026.
- 15agencies registered with CQC
- 77%of those rated are Good or Outstanding
- 12offer dementia support
- 7inspected or rated since October 2024
Providers offering children's care
Order: CQC rating first, then how recent that rating is, then distance. Our ranking method
- All 71
- Elderly care · 66
- Care for adults under 65 · 63
- Dementia care · 60
- Physical disability care · 59
- Sensory impairment care · 43
- Mental health care · 39
- Learning disability care · 29
- Children's care · 15
- Substance misuse support · 9
- Eating disorder support · 8
| # | Agency | CQC rating | Last rated | Office | Other specialisms |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alma Care Services Ltd | Feb 2025 | 0.6 miles | 7 | |
| 2 | Argent Care Limited | Jul 2026 | 1.0 miles | 5 | |
| 3 | Abhi Rose Homecare | Aug 2025 | 2.6 miles | 9 | |
| 4 | Elite Privilege Care Limited | May 2026 | 2.7 miles | 6 | |
| 5 | HLG Complex Care Ltd | Oct 2025 | 4.6 miles | 5 | |
| 6 | Kennores Healthcare Recruitment Limited | Apr 2026 | 4.8 miles | 7 | |
| 7 | Alcedo Care Leeds | Oct 2026 | 4.9 miles | 9 | |
| 8 | Horizonz Care Ltd | Aug 2023 | 1.0 miles | 7 | |
| 9 | Your Care Team Ltd | Nov 2019 | 2.5 miles | 8 | |
| 10 | Valeo Domiciliary Care Service | May 2021 | 4.9 miles | 5 | |
| 11 | Sure Healthcare (Leeds) | Dec 2022 | 1.9 miles | 7 | |
| 12 | Real Life Options - Yorkshire | Mar 2023 | 4.9 miles | 7 | |
| 13 | Northern Community Careline Services | Jan 2020 | 1.5 miles | 6 | |
| 14 | Esteemed Life Care Wakefield | Not yet rated | – | 2.2 miles | 8 |
| 15 | Amore Complex Care Yorkshire | Not yet rated | – | 4.9 miles | 7 |
All agencies covering Batley 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 Batley compares
15 of the 71 agencies covering Batley are registered with CQC for children's care (21%). Their Good or Outstanding share is 77%, 5 points below the town-wide 82% and below the 89% for children's care across England.
The highest rated agencies for children's care are Alma Care Services Ltd, Argent Care Limited and Abhi Rose Homecare. Ratings run from November 2019 to October 2026, and 7 are from the last two years. Within 2 miles of Batley centre: 5 offices. 2 have no rating yet; new registrations usually wait for a first inspection.
Across Kirklees, 19% of agencies are registered for children's care, against 21% here.
In the Yorkshire and the Humber, weekday visiting care typically costs about £33.50 an hour, with higher rates at evenings and weekends. Live-in care costs about £1,610 a week. Where these figures come from.
Children's care: what it means
Families of disabled children, or of children with complex health needs, can get help at home: carers give personal care, support health routines and let parents take short breaks.
What to ask about children's care
- What experience do carers have with children of this age and need?
- Can support be paid for with a direct payment from the council?
- How do you handle safeguarding and DBS checks?
- Are carers trained in the child's specific health needs?
- Can we have the same carers each time?
Helpline: Contact helpline for families with disabled children, 0808 808 3555. Getting a care needs assessment from Kirklees.
Nearby towns: children's care
| Town | Miles | Number of agencies | Good or Outstanding |
|---|---|---|---|
| Batley | – | 15 | 10 |
| Dewsbury | 2.0 mi | 12 | 8 |
| Liversedge | 2.1 mi | 14 | 9 |
| Drighlington | 2.7 mi | 32 | 17 |
| Morley | 2.8 mi | 33 | 14 |
| Birkenshaw | 3.1 mi | 33 | 16 |
| Mirfield | 3.2 mi | 14 | 8 |
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Children's care in Batley: your questions answered
How many agencies in Batley offer children's care?
Children's care is a registered specialism for 15 of the 71 agencies that have an office within 7 miles of Batley (CQC register, Oct 2026). Well-rated choices include Alma Care Services Ltd, Argent Care Limited and Abhi Rose Homecare.
How does CQC rate home care agencies in Batley?
10 (77%) are rated Good or Outstanding, out of 13 with a rating; 3 are Requires improvement or Inadequate. Newly registered services often have no rating yet; 2 here are still unrated.
What does home care cost in Batley?
Typical 2026 prices across England: visiting care around £32–£34 an hour; live-in care around £1,540–£1,610 a week. Hourly rates vary between agencies more than between regions; ask each agency for its full price list, including weekend and bank holiday rates. The Homecare Association puts the minimum sustainable price for council-funded home care in England at £34.42 an hour for 2026/27. Source: Lottie Care Index, Q3 2026. Read the full cost guide.
Does Kirklees council fund home care?
It can. Step one is the needs assessment: Kirklees council cannot charge for it and must offer it to every person who seems to need support (Care Act 2014). If your savings and investments come to under £23,250, it may then contribute following a financial assessment, depending on income, and for care in your own home the property is left out. Separately, Attendance Allowance has no means test. Getting in touch with Kirklees council.
How do I choose between agencies in Batley?
Read the most recent CQC report and check its date. Here, 7 of 15 were inspected or rated within the last two years. Older reports: 6. Before signing, ask about staff continuity, how they handle missed visits and the full price. A checklist to help.
Are there more children's care in towns near Batley?
In Batley there are 15, 8 rated Good or Outstanding. The closest towns on our site are Dewsbury (2.0 miles): 12, 8 rated Good or Outstanding; Liversedge (2.1 miles): 14, 9 rated Good or Outstanding; Drighlington (2.7 miles): 32, 17 rated Good or Outstanding.
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Children's care near Batley
- Children's care in Dewsbury 2.0 mi
- Children's care in Liversedge 2.1 mi
- Children's care in Drighlington 2.7 mi
- Children's care in Morley 2.8 mi
- Children's care in Birkenshaw 3.1 mi
- Children's care in Mirfield 3.2 mi
- Children's care in Ossett 3.8 mi
- Children's care in Pudsey 5.8 mi
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CQC register data (Oct 2026), reused under the Open Government Licence v3.0. The Care Panel is independent of every provider listed.