Midlands Parents Paying Average Of €748 On Childcare

New research looks at costs paid by parents of two year olds.

Parents of toddlers in the midlands are paying on average €748 a month on childcare.

A new survey has found the average cost of full-time childcare for a two year old has increased by 12 per cent since 2013.

Westmeath parents are forking out the most at €786, followed by Offaly with an average of €766, and Laois at €693.

Average costs in each county have risen by over €100 in the last nine years. 

Managing Director of Investwise David Quinn has worked out how much a parent would have to earn to cover these costs, if one parent is earning a salary of €40,000: 

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