Key messages
The Association of Childhood Professionals works to ensure that childhood professionals are an integral part of early years & after school provision in Ireland and as such must be a part of all processes where childcare is discussed, planned & decided
Childhood Professionals through their knowledge, practice & values, in partnership with parents, provide for the foundation care & education of our youngest citizens
Professional development & equitable pay & conditions for Childhood Professionals must be supported by a formalised system
Children benefit most from quality experiences supported by Childhood Professionals.
Society benefits directly from investment in quality early childhood care & education
Childhood Professionals through their knowledge, practice & values, in partnership with parents, provide for the foundation care & education of our youngest citizens
Professional development & equitable pay & conditions for Childhood Professionals must be supported by a formalised system
Children benefit most from quality experiences supported by Childhood Professionals.
Society benefits directly from investment in quality early childhood care & education