One parent told BBC News NI that two days of childcare can cost almost half her monthly wages.
About 12,000 children in Northern Ireland have been registered for a new subsidy scheme to help with the cost of childcare.
“Especially happening throughout the winter months – with fuel and costs still so high – the extra money is a huge burden taken off for families," she added. She returned to work full time in May and said the subsidy is a "great start" to supporting working parents. She said the payments were a step in the right direction, but more needs to be done to support the childcare sector.
“Our registered childminders told the education minister that the biggest issue for them is fuel and food and their insurances,” said Ms Lewsley-Mooney.
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