OVER four in ten of the South West’s parents who need childcare are relying on family for free help, while nursery daycare (28%), childminders (23%), activity clubs (21%), and summer camps (7%) come into their own, new research has found.
Four in ten parents in the South West who need childcare regret not spending as much time with their children as they would like while one in three parents find school holidays relaxing.
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