It's been claimed that there's currently no childcare spaces available in either Manorhamilton or Dromahair.
Providers locally are said to be completely overwhelmed while parents are reportedly at crisis point, with some having to give up work as a result of the issue.
A range of challenges are facing the childcare sector, including overhead costs and overregulation.
Local Independent Cllr Felim Gurn says the Children's Minister Roderic O'Gorman has to step up to the plate: