Dáil Éireann Debate, Tuesday - 18 February 2025
625. Deputy Jennifer Whitmore asked the Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and Youth the number of childcare providers in Wicklow; the number of children registered; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [5568/25]
View answerEach year, Pobal compiles data from Early Learning and Care (ELC) and School Age Childcare (SAC) providers as part of the Early Years Sector Profile.
For the 2022/2023 programme year, there were 162 ELC and SAC providers in Co. Wicklow that had a contract for at least one DCEDIY funded programme/scheme.
The most recent published capacity data for the 2022/23 programme year also estimated that there were 6,423 children enrolled in ELC and SAC services in County Wicklow. This information is also provided in tabular form below:
|
2022/23 Programme Year |
Number of ELC & SAC Providers |
Estimated Enrolments |
|
Wicklow |
162 |
6,423 |
Data from the 2023/24 AEYSP is currently in preparation for publication and the results will be published on the Early Learning and Childcare data website in the coming weeks. The Capacity Section of the website provides information on the number of children enrolled, services with vacant places, and services with a waiting list.
