Parents of children in Dublin's childcare centres are feeling the pinch as fees increase unexpectedly. One parent reported a dramatic rise from €12,000 to €17,000 for her two children. Despite the government's reassurances about Core Funding (CF), centres are finding it tough to sustain operations and have chosen to withdraw from the agreement, leaving families facing substantial financial burdens.
The decision to leave the Core Funding agreement was described as 'difficult' by several childcare centres. They cited rising operational costs as a primary reason for the fee hikes, which contradicts what many parents were initially told about support from the government. This has led to discontent among families, who were expecting assistance instead of an increase in financing their children's care.
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