Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk Selected as an 'Excellent' Local Government in Childcare Policy Evaluation

Gumi-si, Gyeongbuk Province, received the Excellence Award in the 2021 Childcare Policy Outstanding Local Government Evaluation.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] Gumi City, Gyeongbuk Province, has won the Excellence Award in the 2021 Childcare Policy Outstanding Local Government Evaluation.

The Ministry of Health and Welfare annually evaluates the childcare project performance of metropolitan and basic local governments nationwide, awards prizes, and disseminates best practices.

This evaluation covered seven childcare-related areas, including improvement of childcare teachers' treatment, budget execution management, safety management, and expansion of public childcare.

This year, the city expanded three public daycare centers, additionally operated five part-time childcare centers, newly selected 49 public-type and open daycare centers, and supported various treatment improvement expenses including long-term service allowances for staff.

Gumi City plans to establish the Gumi Childcare Comprehensive Support Center, aiming to open in the second half of next year, to serve as a systematic and comprehensive hub for childcare services.

Mayor Jang Seyong said, "The safe childcare environment was made possible despite the COVID-19 crisis thanks to the dedication and hard work of those in the childcare field," adding, "We will continue to do our best to create a childcare environment where children, parents, and teachers are all happy."

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