Should Grandparents Be Paid To Babysit? Here's What People Think

Childcare is still pretty extortionate for families in 2026 – a full-time nursery place for a child under two costs on average £12,425 in England (with 15 funded hours), £12,469 in Scotland or £15,083 in Wales, according to Day Nurseries.

So it’s no wonder then that grandparents are increasingly stepping in to help look after their grandkids. 

Whether it’s after-school care, a couple of days a week looking after tiny tots, or something even more substantial, plenty of grandparents are doing their bit ...