Sligo childcare provider warns of challenging times ahead
A north west based childcare provider is warning that providers are facing many challenges in the coming weeks and months due to new funding models, difficulties in retaining and attracting staff along with rising business and living costs. More than 260 childcare providers are expected to close their doors…
Confusion surrounding Childcare payments
A local Childcare providers have claimed that those involved in the industry have been ignored again by the state when it comes to promised funding. Despite re-opening earlier this week many child care providers are still unsure when funding allocations will be provided by the government for the children…
300% increase in insurance policies for local Creche’s
Parents across the north west could be finding it increasing difficult to secure childcare services in the new year. That’s after Ironshore Europe, one of only two leading childcare insurers, recently announced it was exiting the market, leaving many childcare providers with just one option for cover. This…