Calls for transparency in childcare

Parents should be shown the results of creche inspections, it was recommended today as it emerged only 21 of 160 childcare facilities in the west of Ireland were fully compliant with regulations.

More than 85% of checks in the Health Services Executive’s western area found premises in breach of some of the rules, including inadequate sanitary facilities or fire procedures, no outdoor play area and toxic materials left within reach of children.