The Irish Times

Childcare issues not just the concern of parents

The new head of Early Childhood Ireland, Teresa Heeney, on raising standards and rising costs

Tue Apr 22 2014 - 01:00

Developing a signature style

Who needs good handwriting in our keyboard-tapping world? Everyone, according to research that proves writing by hand engages the brain. Programmes such as Handwriting Without Tears could help

Tue Oct 15 2013 - 01:00

Pre-school group seeks funds for early years services

Childhood coalition wants commitment to invest at least 1 per cent of GDP in reforms

Thu Sept 26 2013 - 14:28

The power of play

We’re born to play for a reason and it shapes our brain from the cradle to the grave

Tue Sept 24 2013 - 01:00

What’s changing in childcare?

Three months after a distressing TV documentary, the Minister flags progress but providers say it’s too slow

Tue Aug 27 2013 - 01:00

Personal data of creche staff posted online ‘outrageous’

Reports show broken toilet seats, mould and concerns over blind cords

Tue Jul 30 2013 - 01:15

Creche inspection reports to be made available online from July - Fitzgerald

Minister for Children tells Oireachtas health committee harsher penalties to be introduced for breaches of childcare regulations

Tue Jun 11 2013 - 16:49

Just 37 inspectors available to monitor 4,700 creches and preschools

Government rules out second free preschool year

Mon Jun 03 2013 - 01:00

Childcare chief wants private creches to pay ‘significant registration fee’

Gordon Jeyes says money generated could be used for training

Sat Jun 01 2013 - 17:04

Creches run by woman whose staff lost child

HSE regulations do not preclude staff with convictions from working with children

Fri May 31 2013 - 21:50

Ireland ranks poorly on childcare across developed states

State lags behind on government spending and affordability

Thu May 30 2013 - 01:00

Reform crèche inspections and fund training, say campaigners

Salaries are low with little incentive among crèche workers to seek higher qualifications

Sat May 25 2013 - 01:00

Creche inspection reports to be made public within weeks

Other childcare reforms planned amid allegations of mistreatment of children at three creches

Sat May 25 2013 - 01:00

Creches forced to turn away children with special needs

Survey shows difficulties getting therapy for children with autism and other disabilities

Mon Apr 08 2013 - 06:00