娃没人带、托班贵？国家七部门打响2025普惠托育“冲刺战”

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is accelerating the development of an inclusive childcare service system to address the challenges of high costs and accessibility in childcare services, aiming to meet specific targets by 2025 [1][2][9] Group 1: Policy Initiatives - The National Health Commission and six other departments issued an opinion to establish a universal childcare service system, targeting 4.5 childcare spots per 1,000 people by 2025, with an additional 660,000 inclusive childcare spots [1][2] - The "14th Five-Year Plan" includes the number of childcare spots as a key economic and social development indicator, but current data shows a shortfall, with only 3.38 spots per 1,000 people as of the end of 2023 [1][2] Group 2: Service Structure - The proposed "1+N" childcare service system will center around comprehensive childcare service centers, which will provide various support services, including training for childcare personnel and management consulting for childcare institutions [2][3] - Comprehensive childcare service centers are seen as flagship institutions, but their effectiveness is limited by accessibility and local government financial constraints [3][4] Group 3: Local Implementation - Beijing plans to enhance its inclusive childcare service system by increasing spots through kindergartens and community-based childcare points, aiming for at least 30,000 new inclusive spots by 2025 [4][5] - Local governments are encouraged to develop childcare services as part of their social welfare projects, with over half of the provinces already implementing subsidies and vouchers to reduce costs for families [5][6] Group 4: Support for Various Providers - The opinion outlines support measures for different childcare providers, including cost reductions for facilities and operational subsidies for inclusive childcare institutions [6][7] - The government will also facilitate the establishment of childcare facilities by employers and encourage private institutions to offer affordable services [7][8] Group 5: Planning and Demand - The opinion emphasizes the need for scientific planning and precise supply of childcare services, ensuring that new residential areas include childcare facilities [8][9] - By 2025, all provinces are expected to establish standards for recognizing public and social childcare institutions, ensuring transparency and accessibility [9]