李娟建议，积极落实《学前教育法》第八十四条精神，"鼓励有条件的幼儿园开设托班，提供托育服 务"。秀英区可率先制定实施细则，在场地改造、师资培训、经费保障等方面给予政策倾斜，支持一批 有资质、有条件的公办及普惠性幼儿园，利用现有资源向下延伸，开设2-3岁幼儿托班。大力推动托幼 一体，既可以有效应对人口结构变化，破解"托育难、养育贵"的痛点，又能高效盘活教育资源存量，加 快秀英经济社会高质量发展，为高标准建设"全龄宜居幸福之城"核心承载区提供有力支撑。（记者 苏 钟 特约记者 陈创淼） 海口市秀英区机关中心幼儿园园长李娟表示，区政府工作报告和"十五五"规划纲要，擘画了秀英区高质 量发展的清晰蓝图，"特别是看到政府工作报告第10页专门提到秀英区中心幼儿园的工作亮点，这既是 对我们过往努力的莫大肯定，更是一份沉甸甸的责任与鞭策。结合我区财力实际和当前幼儿园学位基本 满足需求的现状，我认为，下一阶段应大力推动托育发展。" ...

Core Viewpoint - The decline in birth rates is significantly impacting the number of kindergartens in China, leading to a reduction in both the quantity of kindergartens and the enrollment of children in early education [1][2][3] Group 1: Kindergarten Statistics - As of 2024, there are 253,300 kindergartens in China, with 221,000 being inclusive kindergartens, accounting for 87.26% of the total [1] - The number of children enrolled in preschool education is 35.84 million, with 32.83 million in inclusive kindergartens, representing 91.61% of total enrollment [1] - The number of kindergartens has decreased for three consecutive years, with a reduction of 21,100 from 2023 to 2024, and a total decline of 148,080 from 2022 to 2023 [1][2] Group 2: Future Projections - The decline in kindergarten numbers is expected to affect primary, middle, and high school enrollments, with predictions indicating a decrease in demand for primary and middle schools by 51,400 and 3,800 respectively by 2035 compared to 2020 [2] - Although birth rates have been declining, the rate of decline is slowing, with an expected increase of 520,000 births in 2024 compared to 2023, which may stabilize the number of kindergartens in the future [2] Group 3: Innovative Models - Many kindergartens are exploring new models such as integrating childcare and elderly care, with some transforming into community nursing homes due to declining enrollment [3][4] - The trend of combining childcare and elderly care is gaining traction in various cities, with a significant increase in the elderly population projected to exceed 310 million by the end of 2024 [4] Group 4: Policy Adjustments - Local governments are optimizing educational resource allocation, with initiatives to build new public kindergartens in urban areas while halting new establishments in rural regions [5] - Experts suggest a need for proactive planning and top-level design to address the changes in birth rates and ensure sustainable development of educational institutions [5]

Core Viewpoint - The article discusses the upgrade and expansion of childcare services in Jing'an District, Shanghai, focusing on the introduction of the "Baby House" initiative and the comprehensive "Nurturing Project" action plan for 2025-2027 aimed at enhancing early childhood care and education services [1][2] Group 1: Baby House Initiative - The first "Baby House" was established in Jing'an, with plans for a 4.0 version that emphasizes professionalism and warmth, achieving 100% coverage of integrated childcare services in the district by September this year, providing over 3,000 childcare spots [1] - Jing'an District has taken the lead in Shanghai by establishing the first three "Baby Houses" and achieving full coverage at the street and town levels, receiving widespread recognition from the community [1] Group 2: Action Plan and Services - The action plan includes six major initiatives: upgrading community "Baby Houses," optimizing kindergarten childcare classes, integrating education and healthcare, providing scientific parenting guidance, enhancing professional support for childcare teams, and creating a friendly growth environment [1][2] - The plan aims to integrate scientific parenting into daily care, allowing infants to receive early education through play and interaction, and to establish a "15-minute childcare service circle" [2] - All public and private kindergartens in the district will offer childcare classes, with some providing specialized classes for younger infants, and flexible childcare options such as half-day and full-day services will be introduced [2]