Early Childhood Ireland says 8,200 children in Donegal are being failed.
The organisation says the ongoing issues facing early years and school age care settings in Donegal can only be addressed with a coherent 5 year plan.
They say the lack of proper planning is failing providers, parents, and, most importantly, the estimated 8,209 children who attend settings in Donegal.
CEO of Early Childhood Ireland Teresa Heeney says staffing pressures remains a particular problem:
