Ireland has some fairly progressive childcare measures in place, yet still child-minding businesses are going to the wall.
This is a really interesting article from The Journal. It outlines why the ECCE has made it difficult for some childcare providers to survive.
FOR NEW PARENTS returning to work, childcare is a substantial minefield.
Between waiting lists and costs (make no mistake, childcare is not cheap), keeping your head above water while making sure your child is adequately looked after is a huge challenge.
Monthly fees for childcare in Ireland can vary from €600 in more rural areas to over €1,200 in Dublin, according to compareireland.ie.
You can read the full article on the journal here:
http://businessetc.thejournal.ie/childcare-ireland-2104924-May2015/
