3 Ways I Saved Over 33% On Summer Childcare - How do you save money on daycare for the summer? Here are three ways I saved over 33% on summer childcare. First, explore the summer camp environment versus a full-time daycare or childcare facility. Second, register early. Registering early usually provides a discount. Lastly, if you can, pay for the entire summer tuition in advance when a cash discount is possible.