The industry is struggling to find adequate numbers of qualified staff.
A Westmeath childcare worker is accusing the Department of Children of having a poor working relationship with the sector.
The industry is dealing with a number of challenges, including finding qualified staff, and the fee freeze for services wanting to take up core funding.
Managing Director of Grovelands Childcare in Mullingar, Regina Bushell, says there are more demands and even more stress coming into the sector:
Deadline For Observations on Westmeath Community Centre Tomorrow
A new community centre is being planned for Moate.
Laois County Council Launch Youth Theatre Pilot Proposals
The public have until the end of the month to apply to run a youth theatre in Portlaoise.
OPW Minister To Visit Waterford In March After Flooding
Longford-Westmeath TD Kevin 'Boxer' Moran will visit the local authority on March 4th over recent flooding.
Epilepsy Day Highlights Over Two Thousand People With Condition In Midlands
Epilepsy Ireland is promoting how to help people who have uncontrolled seizures.
State Pathologist Reviews Ancient Human Remains Found In Westmeath
Athlone Gardaí reported the discovery of human remains on Carberry Island in Lough Ree last week.
Revenue Seizes Over €105k In Midlands, Kilkenny, Dublin And Rosslare
The detections were achieved through risk profiling and operations guided by intelligence.
Family of Offaly Father Seek Publication Of Report Into Death
The family of Ferbane's Ivan Rosney is to appear in a RTE documentary into the psychiatric care crisis in Irish prisons.
Midlands Stars Survive Fright Night Under The Glitter Ball
Next week is Boy Bands V Girl Groups Night.
Westmeath Library Reopening
It will have new and enhanced facilities.
Gardaí Make €1.7m Midlands Drug Seizure
Suspects heroin and cannabis were discovered in Carlow Town on Sunday
Over €150k Raised For Offaly Teen's Recovery
Clara LGFA has started a fundraiser for Miya Connolly Loonam who was injured in a crash outside Clara.
Two Men Arrested Following Guns And Ammunition Seizure In Midlands
The incident took place on Thursday evening.
Rossie To Aussie Nurse Arrives Down Under For Fundraiser
The challenge ultimately became a two year adventure for Fergal.
Laois IFA Hold AGM To Demand Bord Bia Chair’s Resignation
Mr Murrin's company, Dawn Farm Foods, has been importing beef from Brazil.
Westmeath Man Pleads Guilty To Attacking Ex-Girlfriend's Car
The 26 year old smashed the front and back windows of his former partner’s car.
Legal Aid Costs For International Protection Cases Jumps 429% Since 2020
Carol Nolan doesn't believes money is not being spent wisely by government.
Love Luck Varies Across The Midlands This Valentine’s Day
Nightlife options and dating-app activity influence the latest stats.
Supermacs Nominated For Multiple Digital Awards
The very first Supermacs opened its doors in 1978 on Main Street, Ballinasloe.
Education Minister Confirms Tender For Major Expansion Of Laois School
Planning permission has been approved for the new Dunamase College in Portlaoise.
Weekend Celebrations As Midlands Lotto Player Scoops Over €195k
Players are being advised to check their tickets.
