Opening of Momdeundun Center Branch No. 5, a Care Space in Mullae-dong, Yeongdeungpo-gu

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[Asia Economy Reporter Park Jong-il] Yeongdeungpo-gu (District Mayor Chae Hyun-il) officially began operations on the 2nd by opening the 5th branch of the childcare space ‘Mamdeundun Center’ in Mullae-dong.

The ‘Mam(心)deundun Center’ is an early childhood care space where parents can feel reassured and children can feel comfortable. The ‘Mamdeundun Center,’ which halves the childcare burden on parents and provides a healthy play space for children, is a specialized product independently developed by the district to establish a systematic care network and create a safe childcare environment.

Especially during harsh winter, scorching summer heat, or days with severe fine dust?seasonal obstacles that make outdoor activities difficult for young children?the public indoor play space Mamdeundun Center is very popular.

Also, compared to private play facilities that can be quite costly, it is free to use, which has earned high approval from parents.

The Mamdeundun Center is staffed with childcare professionals holding childcare teacher certifications. In addition to providing a safe play space for young children, various experiential programs are offered that children can enjoy with their parents, including ▲ecological art ▲seasonal customs ▲food making.

Furthermore, it supports club activities where local residents, including novice parents with many childcare concerns, gather to share information and empathy about parenting, and provides meeting spaces for them.

The service is available to preschool-aged children and their guardians residing in the area. Operating hours are Tuesday to Friday from 9:30 AM to 5:30 PM, and Saturday from 9:30 AM to 4:00 PM; it is closed on public holidays, Sundays, and Mondays.

Through prior reservation, parents and children can use the center together at their desired time slots. Applications can be made on the Yeongdeungpo-gu Childcare Comprehensive Support Center website.

Despite some difficulties in normal operations of the Mamdeundun Center last year due to the prolonged COVID-19 pandemic, early childhood programs and parent self-help groups were operated in a non-face-to-face format using online channels, increasing resident participation and interest.

This year, the district is preparing for the normal operation of the Mamdeundun Center in line with the opening of daycare centers while monitoring the COVID-19 situation. Various early childhood programs and self-help groups will be expanded in an ontact non-face-to-face format to provide uninterrupted childcare services.

Since 2019, the district has been establishing Mamdeundun Centers by region and currently operates a total of five locations. The 6th branch is scheduled to open in June this year on the first floor of the YDP Future Lifelong Learning Center in Daerim-dong.

Chae Hyun-il, Mayor of Yeongdeungpo-gu, stated, “I hope the Mamdeundun Center will serve as a space where childcare information and diverse experiences can be shared, helping not only the development of young children but also reducing the childcare burden on parents. We will continue to do our best to make Yeongdeungpo an open and child-friendly district.”

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