Summer holiday childcare costs a 'struggle'

Published: 8/28/2025
Summer holiday childcare costs a 'struggle'
Parents in Guernsey are struggling with high childcare costs during the summer holidays, leading some to adjust their work schedules or take leave to afford it. Summer holiday clubs in the UK cost an average of £1,076 per child for the six-week break, with some charging more than parents earn in a week. Suggestions for solutions include tax-free allowances, holiday activity vouchers, and adjusting school holiday lengths to lessen the financial burden on families.