Pre-school alliance to investigate options for childcare

Wednesday 27th October 2010, 11:30AM BST.

Caroline Blondel THE committee that represents all pre-schools and nurseries in the island has said that affordable childcare is vital for the Guernsey economy.

Pre-school Learning Alliance committee chairwoman Caroline Blondel (pictured) made the comments following a meeting during which the group discussed the results of the recent childcare needs report.

The Monkey Puzzle Nursery owner said the group wanted to investigate the different solutions available to ensure the best decision was arrived at for all childcare sectors, the children and their parents.

The needs report released in early October revealed that 70% of families want help in looking after their children but are put off by care costs, which work out at more than £4,000 a year for an average family.