Its claimed Clare creches and childminders are having to prioritise paperwork over childcare duties.
Early Childcare Ireland is calling on politicians in this county and policy makers to support a single agency for Early Years and School Age Care.
The organisation’s proposal highlights the importance of this to operators, staff, parents and the estimated 5,000 children enrolled in settings throughout Clare.
Director of Policy at Early Childhood Ireland, Frances Byrne, says members are currently sending duplicate documents to multiple agencies.
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