Creche Shortage Due To Free Childcare Scheme For 3-5 Year Olds
There's a lack of spaces in creches across the country following the introduction of the scheme
There's a severe shortage of creche places for babies and toddlers as a result of the free childcare scheme for 3-5 year olds.
The government funded scheme now caters for 120-thousand children a year more than double the 52-thousand 600 figure in 2009.
According to the Irish Independent, parents are delaying their return to work after maternity leave because they can't find a creche place.
CEO of Early Childhood Ireland Theresa Heaney says the biggest issue is staffing:
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