Incheon City Extends Nighttime Care for Elementary Students Until Midnight: "Gap Care in Operation"

On April 28, Incheon City announced that it will expand its "Nighttime Extended Care Service" to address the gap in late-night care for households with elementary school-aged children.

The city has extended the operating hours of local care facilities, such as Community Child Centers and Together Care Centers, from the previous 9 p.m. to as late as midnight. This system is designed to provide public support for parents who may suddenly need to work overtime or attend to urgent livelihood activities.

In particular, the city has made it possible for any elementary school student (ages 6 to 12) to use this service in emergency situations, regardless of whether they are already enrolled in an existing care facility.

Nighttime care is available on weekdays starting from 6 p.m. Parents can receive guidance on available facilities near their residence by contacting the call center (032-425-7327) or the nationwide representative number (1522-1318) at least two hours in advance.

View of Incheon City Hall. Provided by Incheon City

Currently, a total of 17 centers in Incheon—14 Community Child Centers and 3 Together Care Centers—have been designated as nighttime extended care hubs. For more information, parents can visit the Child Rights Guarantee Agency website or contact their local district office.

An official from Incheon City stated, "The Emergency Nighttime Extended Care program is a policy in which the public takes responsibility for caring for children during the hours when parents are most anxious about not being able to find a place for their kids. We will continue to create a comprehensive care environment that leaves no blind spots."

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