It's expected the government will announce a funding package for childcare providers later today.
Creches are scheduled to open on June 29th with the children of frontline workers to be prioritised.
Meanwhile, a report from the Department of children says services will be put under pressure if school hours are cut and children need to be minded elsewhere.
According to the Irish Independent, creches will unlikely be able to meet any increased demand which may arise post pandemic.
Frances Byrne from Early Childhood Ireland says extra funding is badly needed.
"It's certainly very welcome that the government is announcing a funding package.
"Parents have decisions to make, but certainly creches being able to tell them how many children they're able to have back, and to understand the funding landscape and what that will mean is very very helpful."
