Midlands Childcare Provider Says Government Guidelines Won't Pay The Bills

Providers want funding to make up for the lack of children coming back into creches.

Childcare providers say they will need funding to make up for the lack of children coming back into creches next month.

The Government announced guidelines for the sector yesterday, which includes 'play-pods' which will limit the number of people a child comes into contact with.

Minister Katherine Zappone is encouraging parents to trust providers, and encouraged all those who need care to seek it.

Regina Bushell, MD of Grovelands Childcare, Athlone. Tullamore and Mullingar and Chair of Seas Suas, which represents independent providers, says the guidance is welcome but it won't pay bills:

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