Gwangju Seo-gu, Local-Centered Childcare Environment Creation 'Childcare Pumasi' Draws Attention

[Asia Economy Honam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Yoon Jamin] Seo-gu, Gwangju Metropolitan City (Mayor Seo Daeseok) is attracting attention by forming a neighborhood child care cooperative to alleviate the burden of childcare caused by nuclear families and to create a child-rearing environment centered on the local community.

According to Seo-gu on the 6th, the Ssangchon-dong Siyoung Comprehensive Social Welfare Center Joint Childcare Sharing Space can be used as a childcare space for any parents and children under 18 years old residing in Seo-gu.

Various programs are operated, including a sensory development program for infants and toddlers with parents and children, Today I am a Chef, Exploration of Various Countries, Nature Science Activity Class, and Imagination Space Art Story. It has received favorable reviews for filling the gap in elementary school care.

The biggest difference from other care facilities is that parents are not consumers of care services but subjects who directly decide the care methods and program contents through the operating committee. Also, by forming a neighborhood cooperative care community, it is possible to strengthen family functions through sharing childcare information and jointly caring for children.

Currently, eight cooperative groups are active, contributing greatly to reducing childcare burdens and forming an open community by supporting various indoor and outdoor activities as well as books, toys, and educational materials for children.

The facility is open from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. on weekdays, and usage is free of charge. For detailed information such as membership application and program use, please contact the Seo-gu Healthy Family and Multicultural Family Support Center Joint Childcare Sharing Space.

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