Yeongdeungpo District Conducts Guidance and Inspection of Extended Evening Childcare Centers

[Suwon Ilbo=Reporter Seo Dong-young] Yeongdeungpo District in Suwon will conduct guidance and inspection of 45 extended evening childcare centers in the district starting from the 19th. Extended evening childcare centers care for children beyond standard childcare hours (7:30 a.m. to 7:30 p.m.) up to midnight to meet diverse childcare needs arising from the increase in dual-income families.

Key inspection items include ▲compliance with extended evening childcare teacher working hours ▲maintenance of proper teacher-to-child ratios ▲appropriate payment of childcare fees and wages ▲childcare environment and meal hygiene conditions ▲compliance with extended evening operation standards, among others.

The district will implement on-site guidance and administrative action for minor violations. For serious matters, the district plans to establish supplementary measures including corrective orders by verifying compliance and applying relevant laws and regulations.

An official with the district stated, "We plan to strengthen continuous guidance and supervision to ensure transparent operation of childcare centers. We will make efforts to create a healthy and safe childcare environment that parents can trust and rely on."