Childcare providers found to be not compliant

More than two out of every five childcare services being funded by the State were found to be majorly non-compliant with requirements, a report has found.

It said the risk rating for early years schemes which provide free and subsidised childcare across the country is “firmly in the red”.

It warns Children’s Minister Katherine Zappone that serious compliance issues are likely to continue for several years as legacy issues are dealt with.