Ulsan City to Launch Pilot Operation of Municipal Childcare Center

First Phase Begins for 10 Elementary Students on 29th

Third Phase Operation and Inspection Ahead of Full Launch in October

The Ulsan Municipal Childcare Center, which will be responsible for emergency care for local children, will begin trial operations on the 29th ahead of its official launch in October.

The trial operation will be conducted in three phases, reflecting the opinions of the Ulsan Municipal Childcare Center Operations Advisory Committee held on the 5th.

The first phase of the trial will run until August 17, providing 24-hour care, 365 days a year, for up to 10 elementary school students per hour.

Based on the results of the first phase, Ulsan City plans to supplement usage and operational shortcomings, expand to 30 children including preschoolers in the second phase (August 18-31), and to 50 children including infants in the third phase (September 1-30).

An Ulsan City official stated, "Through the three-stage trial operation, we will thoroughly prepare so that parents in need of emergency care can entrust their children with peace of mind."

Meanwhile, the Ulsan Municipal Childcare Center was promoted as part of the "Ulsan-Style Responsible Care Policy" announced on April 9.

A closed daycare center was purchased and renovated, including comfortable and cozy interior design, and the construction was completed on July 21.

From July 22 to 25, staff received safety training and emergency response drills to ensure parents can confidently leave their children in the center's care.

The center is available for children from 0 to 12 years old, with a maximum of 4 hours per day and up to 48 hours per month.

The usage fee is 2,000 won per hour, applied equally regardless of day or night, based on the government’s hourly childcare rate.

Reservations can be made on-site, by phone, or by text message. In the future, reservation methods will be expanded to include KakaoTalk Channel and the center's website for user convenience.

Ulsan City Hall

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