Creche operator makes €200,000 loss

GIRAFFE childcare, one of the country’s largest creche operators, reported pre-tax losses last year of €206,764.

The results for the year to the end of April 2009 followed profits of €241,342 in the previous year, according to accounts filed by the firm.

The company, backed by technology entrepreneur Tony Kilduff, said it intends to continue to invest in providing the highest levels of quality childcare.