A young woman has said the cost of childcare is putting her off having children. This comes as new figures show families in the South West are now spending more than £1,100 a month on childcare on average
The TUC found that the average family in the region now spends £1,147 on childcare each month - which equates to £13,764 a year. A protest demanding affordable childcare, improvements in parental leave and flexible working hours is coming to Bristol this Saturday.
Ahead of this, we are looking into the state of childcare in the city and are looking to speak with both families and providers. From long waiting lists to being let down last minute and annual costs running into the thousands, we would love to hear your experience. Please contact our reporter Estel directly on [email protected]
