Our Village Childcare Center, 'Dungji' in Gimhae Jinyeong and Jangyu 3-dong

Jangyu 3-dong Our Village Childcare Center, Gimhae, Gyeongnam.
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[Asia Economy Yeongnam Reporting Headquarters Reporter Lee Seryeong] ‘Our Village Childcare Center’ has opened in Jinyeong-eup and Jangyu 3-dong, Gimhae-si, Gyeongnam.

According to the city, the Our Village Childcare Center project is being promoted by Gyeongnam Province to establish a village-centered, child-centered care system and to eliminate blind spots in elementary school childcare.

After a selection process last November, the centers have been established respectively in the Jungheung S-Class Eco City Apartments in Jinyeong-eup and the One Major Prugio Apartment Community Center in Jangyu 3-dong.

The center targets elementary school students aged 6 to 12 who need care regardless of their parents' income, and in case of exceeding capacity, priority is given to dual-income families, multi-child families, and lower-grade students.

During the semester, it operates on weekdays from 1 p.m. to 7 p.m., and during vacations, it operates flexibly according to demand.

In addition to basic after-school care, services tailored to each center’s situation such as reading, play, and cultural programs are provided.

Baek Ssangmi, Director of Childcare, said, “We hope that by establishing a village-centered care system through Our Village Childcare Center, difficulties in childcare for children of dual-income families will be resolved,” and added, “We will continue to strive to create a care environment where children are happy and parents can raise their children with peace of mind.”

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