Minister for Children, Disability, and Equality, Norma Foley, T.D., today announced the details of the new maximum fee cap for early learning and childcare services participating in Core Funding alongside record State funding of €390 million this year for the Scheme.
An initial maximum fee cap was put in place for new entrants to the scheme last year.
A new maximum fee cap will now be introduced for all new and existing services receiving this State funding this September, which will further lower the maximum fees that can be charged depending on the number of hours provided.
This will reduce costs for families who are facing the highest fees across the country in around 10 per cent of early learning and childcare providers. At the same time, State funding for early learning and childcare providers through Core Funding is being increased by €60 million for the forthcoming 2025/2026 period, bringing it to a record level of over €390 million.
Press Release New Maximum Fee Cap €390 million in State funding through Core Funding
