Families In Kildare Paying Up To €288 Per Week For Childcare

Wednesday, 30 October 2024 15:39

By Martin Osborne

In response, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has launched a campaign urging political leaders to commit to a public early childhood education system ahead of the upcoming election.

Families in Kildare are paying up to €288 per week per child for full-time childcare.

In response, the National Women’s Council (NWC) has launched a campaign urging political leaders to commit to a public early childhood education system ahead of the upcoming election.

Supported by over 30 organisations, the NWC’s "Together for Public" campaign advocates for affordable, quality childcare through a public model.

The campaign’s online tool allows families to call for key reforms, including fee caps, fair wages for educators, and publicly accessible childcare options across Ireland.

You can access it here.

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