In My Opinion: Ministers, do your homework and extend free pre-school scheme [Independent.ie]
- Published: 23 November 2011
As part of our pre-budget submission, Early Childhood Ireland, which represents over 80pc of preschools and day care services nationwide, has recommended that the free pre-school scheme be extended to two years from its current one year timeframe.
Today, 66,000 children are taking up their entitlement to the free preschool scheme, that has potential to be great with the right investment at the right time, i.e. now.
Most parents and teachers agree that what happens in the early years lays the foundation for our adult lives.
We are constantly reminding and proving to policy makers and politicians that a good quality preschool experience makes a significant positive difference to children's learning and development.
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