Childcare Crisis Forces Parents to Pause | Waterford News

Nearly 1,000 kids in County Waterford are stuck on childcare waiting lists, while parents pay an average of $746.64 monthly for one child’s full-time care — a crisis echoing nationwide with over 46,000 under-threes waiting. Advocates warn this is forcing women out of work, education, and careers. The National Women’s Council demands urgent government action, calling for publicly run, affordable early years care — especially in underserved areas — with educator wages covered to slash costs. Over 50 organizations now unite under the Together for Public Alliance, pushing for systemic change before Budget 2027. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/2a1139af00120c85