连云港海州：托育服务提质扩容 让 “带娃难” 变 “带娃暖”

Core Insights - The newly opened childcare center in Lianyungang's Haizhou District has become a popular spot for parents seeking relief from childcare challenges, providing a space for children to play and socialize while allowing parents to manage their own tasks [3] Group 1: Development of Childcare Services - The establishment of the childcare center is part of Haizhou District's initiative to address the "one elderly, one child" social issue, aiming to alleviate the difficulties families face in childcare [3][5] - Since the implementation of the "Implementation Measures for Promoting Childcare Services for Children Under Three" in May 2021, the district has significantly improved the supply of childcare services, with 82 institutions now available, including 60 integrated childcare and education institutions and 22 pure childcare institutions [5] - The district has achieved a coverage of 4.5 childcare spots per thousand people, leading the city in the number of registered childcare institutions [5] Group 2: Infrastructure and Community Engagement - The childcare center features environmentally friendly materials and is designed with various functional spaces, including reading areas and creative play zones, to cater to different developmental needs of children [6] - The center has an indoor area of approximately 200 square meters and shares a 500 square meter public activity space, providing 20 childcare spots to ease the burden on dual-income families [6] - Haizhou District is also developing the first fully furnished childcare facility in a new residential area, expected to be completed by the end of 2026, further expanding the childcare network [6]