Latest figures show number of disadvantaged two-year-olds taking up 15 hours lowest ever

Catherine Gaunt
Friday, July 7, 2023

The number of disadvantaged two-year-olds registered for 15-hour childcare is now the lowest ever, according to the latest official statistics, while the number of children of working parents registered for the 30-hour entitlement is at its highest.

The number of disadvantaged two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement is at its lowest ever PHOTO Adobe Stock
The number of disadvantaged two-year-olds registered for the 15-hour entitlement is at its lowest ever PHOTO Adobe Stock

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