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Pair hiring "50k a year nanny to get up in night to deal with son when he wakes
9+ hour, 26+ min ago (310+ words) A WEALTHY couple are looking for a nanny to get up in the night to deal with their son when he wakes. The pair are offering "50, 000 a year for the successful applicant to live on-site, working 12-hour shifts during the…...
Foley's childcare aim lacks detail delivery - Govt are failing to address crisis
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (994+ words) CHILDREN'S Minister Norma Foley launched the Government's plan for State-led early learning and childcare services this week. The minister has said that some "135million will be made available, providing thousands of places up to 2030. The process will begin this year with…...
Thousands of Irish parents "losing out" on free childcare over 'rigid' cut-off
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (544+ words) THOUSANDS of Irish parents are missing out on one year of the ECCE scheme because of the "rigid cut-off" point, the Dail heard. The Early Childhood Care and Education scheme offers two free early years education to preschool children. Fine…...
Mum called 'selfish' as she reveals why she's pulling daughter out of nursery
3+ mon, 4+ week ago (1014+ words) A MUM has sparked debate after refusing to send her daughter to nursery following a trial day. When it comes to deciding to send your child to nursery there is no right or wrong answer; for some parents it's necessary…...
Kate Lawler shares heartbreaking reason she won't have another baby
4+ mon, 5+ day ago (803+ words) She was praised for her honest admission in the podcast interview KATE Lawler has revealed the heartbreaking reason she won't have any more children. The former Big Brother star is mum to four-year-old daughter Noa with husband Boj. But in…...
New "help to working families" "1, 900 childcare boost in "critical" Budget plan
9+ mon, 5+ day ago (856+ words) Some parents could save up to "50 each week CHILDREN'S Minister Norma Foley is exploring plans to extend Ireland's free pre-school programme as part of Budget 2026. A daily extra hour of pre-school could save parents on the Early Childhood Care and…...
200 max creche fee shake-up move as 47k Irish families to get MORE subsidies
5+ mon, 18+ hour ago (706+ words) 'Phase one of the action plan will have an immediate impact on affordability' SOME 47, 000 families across Ireland will face lower creche fees in a new action plan announced by the Government today. The maximum fees that Core Funding Partner Services…...
Huge boost for families in creche subsidies plan amid max "200 per month goal
5+ mon, 6+ day ago (582+ words) TENS of thousands of families are set to qualify for subsidies to lower the cost of their creche fees in a new action plan set to be announced by the Government next week. The move has been touted as the…...
I turned down a new job for a small pay rise but now feel stuck and regret it
6+ mon, 2+ day ago (444+ words) Karren'gives her expert advice to a reader who regrets a missed opportunity APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions. Here,'Karren'gives her expert advice to a reader who was shocked to find a friend…...
I work at a nursery & there's 8 things that put parents on the "betrayal" list
5+ mon, 4+ week ago (937+ words) Scroll down to discover the popular item of clothing Meg can't stand kids wearing at nursery A NURSERY practitioner has revealed the eight things she can't stand about her job and if you do them, you're straight on her "betrayal…...