实施“免费”政策后幼儿园质量如何保障？教育部回应

Core Viewpoint - The Chinese government is gradually implementing a free preschool education policy, aiming to ensure quality and accessibility in early childhood education, with a reported gross enrollment rate of 92% for preschool education by 2024, aligning with the average of high-income countries [1][2]. Group 1: Policy Implementation - The Ministry of Education has introduced the "Preschool Education Law," which provides a legal framework for equitable access to education for preschool-aged children [1]. - The government will focus on five key areas to enhance the quality of preschool education and ensure compliance with regulations [1][2]. Group 2: Key Areas of Focus - Establishing a coordinated mechanism to clarify departmental responsibilities and support local preschool education development [2]. - Standardizing preschool operations by enforcing regulations on staff qualifications, funding, fees, safety, and health care [2]. - Improving the quality of education by respecting children's developmental needs and implementing a play-based educational environment [2]. - Strengthening regulatory responsibilities at the local government level to ensure compliance with preschool establishment conditions and ongoing monitoring [2]. - Enhancing national-level assessments of preschool education to transition from basic care to high-quality education [2].