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Almost one in three early years facilities at risk of closure

Almost a third of childcare and early years facilities are now at risk of closing. With also 95% ...

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12.27 4 Jul 2024


Almost one in three early years facilities at risk of closure


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Almost a third of childcare and early years facilities are now at risk of closing. With also 95% of workers in the industry apparently struggling to make ends meet.

Finding childcare places is already an enormous stress for parents, so what does the future look like? And what needs to change?

Andrea is joined by Elaine Dunne, Chairperson of the Federation of Early Childhood, Averil Sheenan from Care-a-lot Childcare in Cork, Karen Clince, Founder of Tigers Childcare and more to discuss.


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