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  Marina Commercial Park
  Centre Park Road
  Cork City
  T12 ND2W
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Aims of the Association of Childcare Professionals

This group will be for all those working with children from across a wide range of service provision.

It aims to........

• define a professional identity for people working in the early years and school aged childcare sector.
• form a body to which workers can affiliate.
• advocate for the rights of its members to equitable pay and work conditions.
• promote, develop and support the continuing professional development of childcare professionals.

Childcare as a Profession

The development of a professional body for childcare workers is in its infancy.

In order for it to grow and develop, it needs nurturing, planning and most important of all members.

Become involved with this new and exciting development and be part of a movement that plans to gain for early year workers the recognition and respect they deserv