Developers and agents tap into surging demand for premium crèche spaces

The early years sector in Ireland looks after more than 200,000 children in 4,600 childcare services. It employs more than 26,000 professionals nationally and demand is continuing to grow with many centres operating waiting lists.

Estate agent Hooke & MacDonald, which focuses on new crèches, will launch a number of crèches next month in Castleknock, Sandyford and west Dublin. The agency’s Conor Stein said that prices are dependent on the quality of the crèche being ...