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Michael Collins Independent TD

When more than 1,000 services have closed since 2019 in this country, serious questions must be asked. Unless meaningful action is taken, many more services will continue to close or withdraw from government schemes simply to keep their doors open.

We must ask why this issue is not receiving the attention it deserves. The scale of the crisis is being downplayed, while providers, educators, employers, and families are facing increasing pressure. We cannot stand by and watch more of our colleagues being forced out of business.

The latest report from employers highlights the challenges facing the sector. As Early Years providers, we are employers too, and we cannot remain viable if government funding arrangements continue to make our services financially unsustainable.

The Federation of Early Childhood Providers (FECP) is calling on all Early Years Services, Early Years Educators, employers, and parents across the country to come together for a united public discussion on the future of our sector. We must work collectively to identify the changes needed to ensure sustainable, high-quality Early Years services for children, families, educators, and providers.

Core Funding is having a significant negative impact on many services. The time for unity is now. Together, we can advocate for the changes necessary to secure the future of Early Years education and care.

Many thanks,

Elaine Dunne
Chairperson, Federation of Early Childhood Providers (FECP)

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