Children's Care Homes in England
301 CQC-registered care homes offering children's care
What to know about children's care
Children’s residential services must combine safe care with education, development and family involvement. Check that the service is designed for the child’s age, needs and legal care plan.
Directory data snapshot: July 2026. Confirm current support, fees and vacancies directly with each home.
What to look for
- Strong safeguarding, staffing and behaviour-support arrangements
- Coordination with education, health professionals and family or carers
- Age-appropriate routines, activities, privacy and preparation for transitions
By Region
West Midlands
51 homes · 2 outstanding
North West
49 homes · 1 outstanding
South East
40 homes · 2 outstanding
Yorkshire and The Humber
39 homes · 4 outstanding
South West
32 homes · 3 outstanding
East Midlands
29 homes · 3 outstanding
North East
23 homes · 1 outstanding
East of England
22 homes · 3 outstanding
London
16 homes · 1 outstanding
Top Cities for Children's Care
Compare the evidence, not just the badge
Learn how to read the five CQC inspection questions before shortlisting homes.