We need to focus on quality

The creche revelations were upsetting but not surprising, writes Heino Schonfeld

RECENT reports about findings of a investigation by RTÉ of poor practice in some of our child care services have renewed the public discussion about Ireland’s early childhood care and education practices.

The response of the identified services, industry representatives, and the Government has been somewhat knee jerk and self serving. The focus of attention should be the quality provision for our children.