Namyangju-si Establishes Itself as a Leading City in Childcare Policy... Receives Prime Minister's Award

First Local Government to Receive Recognition in Childcare Development Field in 2024

Namyangju City, Gyeonggi Province (Mayor Joo Gwang-deok) announced on the 19th that it received the Prime Minister's Award for the first time among local governments in the field of childcare development on the 18th.

Namyangju City held a commemorative photo session with attendees after receiving the Prime Minister's Award on the 18th for the first time among local governments in the field of childcare development in 2024. Provided by Namyangju City

This award is the result of the city's continuous efforts to improve the childcare environment and implement customized policies centered on parents and children, receiving high praise for elevating the quality of childcare to the next level.

Namyangju City has implemented various policies aiming to become a "child-friendly city" through △ expansion and improvement of childcare facilities △ expansion of public daycare centers and conversion to long-term leased public daycare centers △ opening of Namyangju Hana Daycare Center specialized for children with disabilities.

Additionally, the city promoted a green remodeling project to increase energy efficiency in daycare centers and create environmentally friendly spaces.

In particular, the "Namyangju-type Jeong Yak-yong Daycare Center" branding project, which integrates the life and wisdom of Dasan Jeong Yak-yong, attracted attention as an original childcare program. This project provides an educational environment where children can develop historical pride and creative thinking, earning high scores in this evaluation as well.

Moreover, the city provided opportunities for play and learning to children through the operation of the Imagination Playground, and realized stable and high-quality childcare services by improving the treatment of childcare teachers and strengthening education.

A Namyangju City official said, "This Prime Minister's Award is thanks to the efforts of childcare staff dedicated to creating a happy childcare environment for both children and parents," adding, "We will continue to expand childcare policies and create an environment where parents can entrust their children with peace of mind to realize a child-friendly city."

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