Crèche inspection process needs to be more supportive, says childcare group

An organisation representing 22,500 professionals is being launched today, following controversy in recent weeks over the standards of care in Irish crèches.

Crèche inspection process needs to be more supportive, says childcare group

An organisation representing 22,500 professionals is being launched today, following controversy in recent weeks over the standards of care in Irish crèches.

The Association of Childhood Professionals is calling for the establishment of a qualification and registration system for all early years practitioners, after breaches of care standards were highlighted by a 'Prime Time Investigates' programme last week.

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