Person: Heino Schonfeld

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A parents’ guide to childcare

Helen O’Callaghan hears how to pick the best quality care.

general

Ban smacks of needing more work

comment-analysis

Taxing times for minding children

comment-analysis

We need to focus on quality

news

Another creche scandal ... but we’ve been here many times before

comment-analysis

State must uphold strict standards in preschool sector

Cutbacks hit pre-school children as research centre shut

THE latest education cutback is to close a centre developing vital Government policy and structures for pre-school education.

Tue, 23 Sep, 2008

Children’s nurseries organisation calls for clear procedure to tackle issues

THE National Children’s Nurseries Association (NCNA) has called on its members to put a clear and accountable complaints procedure in place so that issues in relation to crèches can be resolved quickly and fairly.

Tue, 30 Oct, 2007

Childcare experts urge parents to use ‘quality’ crèches

CHILDCARE experts say that Health Service Executive (HSE) regulations must be seen as minimal standards and is advising parents seeking a crèche for their child to look for one that is committed to quality through membership or involvement with a voluntary childcare organisation.

Thu, 17 Aug, 2006

Cash boost demanded for pre-school education

Ireland's early childhood education services rank far behind those of most European countries, it was claimed today.

Thu, 17 Jun, 2004

Government urged to invest more in pre-school education

THE Government must invest more in pre-school education to increase quality and access, an expert said yesterday.

Wed, 29 Oct, 2003