June 5 | News

Minister Foley announces new maximum fee cap for early learning and childcare services alongside €390 million in State funding this year through the Core Funding Scheme

Minister for Children, Disability and Equality, Norma Foley – TD today announced 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 05 06 2025 DCDE Fee Cap thumbnail image 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.

Read our press release: https://brnw.ch/21wTbe6

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