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Michael Collins Independent TD

When more than 1,000 services have closed since 2019 in this country, serious questions must be asked. Unless meaningful action is taken, many more services will continue to close or withdraw from government schemes simply to keep their doors open.

We must ask why this issue is not receiving the attention it deserves. The scale of the crisis is being downplayed, while providers, educators, employers, and families are facing increasing pressure. We cannot stand by and watch more of our colleagues being forced out of business.

The latest report from employers highlights the challenges facing the sector. As Early Years providers, we are employers too, and we cannot remain viable if government funding arrangements continue to make our services financially unsustainable.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers (FECP) is calling on all Early Years Services, Early Years Educators, employers, and parents across the country to come together for a united public discussion on the future of our sector. We must work collectively to identify the changes needed to ensure sustainable, high-quality Early Years services for children, families, educators, and providers.

Core Funding is having a significant negative impact on many services. The time for unity is now. Together, we can advocate for the changes necessary to secure the future of Early Years education and care.

Many thanks,

Elaine Dunne
Chairperson, Federation of Early Childhood Providers (FECP)

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IMPORTANT NOTICE TO ALL PARENTS, GENERAL PUBLIC, TD’S AND SENATORS

In relation to the Press Release from Minister Foley yesterday:

Yes, we are the providers on the ground, the sector trying their best to provide quality childcare, referred to as PARTNER SERVICES know less than most what this media spin means.
There has been:

No prior clear information

No consultation

No Respect

Instead of giving % figures on the increase in funding (which has been totally underfunded from day one) perhaps give % figures (which the department has) on the increase of providing the quality services over the past 5 years!

Each service needs to be viable, and needs clear information in order to work out their business model year on year. Taking into account that most services are in a fee freeze, they rely on this information from the department.

The Minister likes to highlight the 45 million in ring-fenced funding to support increases in the rates of pay. There are approximately 31,600 childcare workers in Ireland, so work that out per hour!!!
“supporting the workforce is essential to ensuring quality in early learning and childcare. This funding will help to make further progress on improving pay while maintaining the strong partnership between the State and providers”

So if you require any clarification on this Press Release maybe contact Minister Foley’s Press office because they definitely have more information than us.

This is yet again, disgraceful treatment of your ‘partner services. ‘

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Located in Hansfield
Dublin 15
Behind Centra
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1 Full time staff member required to help our children blossom every day. We would love you to join our wonderful team.

You must hold a CHILDCARE QQI level 6 or above
E mail : [email protected]
083. 8765210

Please send us your CV and a cover letter to the above e mail.