Starting Next Year, Newborns Can Be Entrusted to Daycare Centers in Changwon

Operation of Changwon-type Dedicated Childcare Center for 0-Year-Olds

Changwon City Hall.

[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Sang-hyun] In Changwon, Gyeongnam, even 'newborns' can be entrusted to daycare centers.

Changwon City announced on the 22nd that it will implement the 'Changwon-type 0-year-old exclusive daycare center operation project' starting next year.

This project was prepared to alleviate the burden on working and employed parents by addressing the special characteristics of 0-year-old childcare and the diverse needs of parents.

Unlike existing daycare centers where one teacher is responsible for three 0-year-olds, the Changwon-type 0-year-old daycare center will have one teacher care for two children. This is expected to create a high-quality childcare environment where children and teachers can interact more closely, and teachers can focus more on the children.

Applications for the project will be accepted from private and home daycare centers within the district. After document and on-site evaluations, one center per district, totaling five centers, will be selected in January next year. Selected centers will receive support for personnel expenses and operating costs.

The selected daycare centers will admit childcare children (from birth to 18 months old) in February and begin full-scale operation from March.

Jang Gyu-sam, Director of the Childcare and Youth Division, said, "As this is the first 0-year-old exclusive daycare center project in Gyeongnam, we expect a lot of interest from daycare centers and parents," adding, "We will strive to provide high-quality childcare services and ensure safe childcare."

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