Yongin Childcare Comprehensive Support Center Revamps Toy Rental Service

[Suwon Ilbo=Park No-hun] Starting from the New Year 2021, any parent of children aged five and under who resides in Yongin or works at a workplace located in Yongin can now easily rent toys, the city announced on the 28th.

The Yongin Childcare Comprehensive Support Center has been recruiting 180 to 300 members quarterly through draws at four toy libraries, but from next year, the center will eliminate membership caps and accept applications monthly.

Any parent with children aged five and under who resides in Yongin or works at a workplace located in Yongin can become a member.

Additionally, the center has introduced a new delivery service, allowing toy rentals from desired locations instead of requiring visits to the existing toy libraries, thereby enhancing convenience.

The city has also secured a budget for membership expansion and delivery service implementation. Through a demand survey, it plans to purchase popular toys and high-priced toys that families are reluctant to purchase out of concern for cost, thereby reducing parents' financial burden.

A Cheogin-gu resident, Lee Mo-ssi, who uses the toy library, said, "I was disappointed that my membership period was set to end next year, but I'm delighted that I can continue using the service as the membership recruitment method has changed. With COVID-19 making it burdensome to take my child outside, the delivery service has relieved the difficulty of having to visit the library," she added.

A city official stated, "With expanded membership and the introduction of delivery service, anyone can now easily rent the toys they want from wherever they want. We will continue to support parents in child-rearing by not only expanding toy libraries but also providing ongoing assistance," the official said.

For more details about toy rental, visit the Yongin Childcare Comprehensive Support Center website or call (031-335-8690).