AK survey shows

Childcare in summer often an expensive pleasure

Childcare is not affordable for many parents.

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According to a survey by the Tyrolean Chamber of Labor (AK), one in six children is left without suitable childcare during the summer vacations. Financial pressure and a lack of time pose major challenges for parents.

The long-awaited summer vacation is just around the corner. This means a lot of free time for pupils. Parents, on the other hand, often have to dig deep into their pockets to find suitable childcare for their children during the summer. The fact that this is a major challenge for many is also reflected in the latest AK school costs study.

There, 35% of parents stated that it was quite or very difficult to find a suitable offer for all their children. The positive side: 53% did not find this difficult. "Households that are financially disadvantaged (55%) find it particularly difficult to find an offer that is affordable," according to AK Tirol. More than half of the participating families feel that this is very time-consuming.

AK Tirol looks after the concerns and needs of working families. It is the task of the public sector to ensure that improvements are made, and as quickly as possible.

AK-Präsident Erwin Zangerl 

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Digging deep into your pockets for summer childcare 
Paid services often have an impact on the budget. Parents stated that the costs per child in summer amounted to 238 euros. There is also the time commitment: 65% of respondents stated that they use their vacation or time credits for childcare. After all, around two thirds can count on help from grandma and grandpa.

"AK Tirol takes care of the worries and needs of working families. It is the task of the public sector to ensure improvements and to do so as quickly as possible," explains AK President Erwin Zangerl, who also calls for politicians to expand childcare in the summer.