Gap Care Services in Gyeonggi Province
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- blog.naver.com
[Reporter: Jeong Ji-won]
"Is there a safe place to leave our child when sudden work demands arise, such as early morning commutes or unexpected overtime on weekends?"
For working couples and single-parent families, the biggest concern they face daily is the 'care gap.' To address this issue, the Ministry of Education, local education offices, and municipalities like Gyeonggi Province are collaborating to operate the 'Gap Care' program for kindergartens and daycare centers.
This service provides care from early morning to late evening, including Saturdays, holidays, and vacations, and offers detailed information on how to apply online.
What is 'Gap Care'? (Extended Night Care Centers and Base Care Facilities)
'Gap Care' refers to a service that utilizes kindergarten and daycare infrastructure to safely care for children during vulnerable hours outside of regular educational and childcare times (morning, evening, weekends, holidays, and vacations). It is primarily divided into 'Extended Night Care Centers' and 'Base Care Facilities.'
[Extended Night Care Centers]
- Operating Hours: Weekdays from 7:30 PM to 12:00 AM
- Eligibility: Any pre-school child (can use even if enrolled in another daycare or kindergarten)
- Fees: Free for eligible children, including those receiving support for infants aged 0-2, and children aged 3-5 under the Nuri program, multicultural childcare, and special needs care.
[Base Care Facilities]
- Operating Hours: Varies by facility (morning, evening, Saturday, holiday, and vacation care)
- Eligibility: Any child aged 3-5 enrolled in a kindergarten or daycare (can use facilities in other neighborhoods)
- Fees: Completely free
Finding and Applying for Local Gap Care Services
A personalized matching service is available online, connecting parents with local care facilities based on the required time and available options.
[Finding and Applying for Extended Night Care Centers]
- Search: Visit the integrated portal and select 'Extended Night Care' in detailed search
- Application: Call the desired facility in advance, log in to the childcare portal, and fill out the application form.
[Finding and Applying for Base Care Facilities]
- Search: Visit the i-Nuri portal to find base care facilities by selecting region and time
- Application: Call the selected facility in advance and apply according to their instructions.
Gap Care is a crucial issue that requires collective solutions beyond individual concerns. The Gap Care system in Gyeonggi Province serves as a strong support for parents, allowing them to continue their daily lives and work with peace of mind.
If you need sudden childcare or are looking for a place to leave your child during mornings, evenings, or weekends, we encourage you to actively utilize local Gap Care services. The comprehensive care network in Gyeonggi Province will help make your daily life warmer and more secure.
Source :https://blog.naver.com/gyeonggi_gov/224474360730
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