Market Size and Development Drivers - The Chinese infant and toddler care market is projected to reach CNY 232.31 billion by 2030, up from CNY 151.81 billion in 2024, driven by continuous government policy support and rising disposable income [10][35][41] - Key drivers include the implementation of the "National Childcare Service Quality Improvement Action (2025-2027)", which aims to add 660,000 inclusive childcare spots, and an increase in urbanization rate, expected to reach 67.0% in 2024 [10][41][42] - The average disposable income per capita in China is expected to be CNY 41,314 in 2024, with a year-on-year growth of 5.3%, leading parents to prefer higher-quality childcare services [35][36] User Demand and Behavior Characteristics - Nearly half of caregivers express a demand for childcare services, with a preference for institutions that offer short commute times and moderate fees, particularly community-based and flexible timing services [11][20] - The demographic profile of caregivers shows that 69.87% are female, with over 87% aged between 26-40 years, and 95.09% hold higher education degrees [11][18] - Popular brands in the market include Youbeile, Engila, and Baobao Xiong, which lead in brand recognition and selection [11][18] Industry Development Trends - The industry is expected to shift towards personalized service innovations, offering diverse billing methods and a variety of courses focusing on intelligence, interests, and skills [12][20] - Digitalization and smart management platforms will become essential, enhancing operational efficiency and enabling real-time health tracking of infants [12][20] - There will be a growing emphasis on professional talent development to meet the quality demands of caregivers [12][20] Challenges Faced - The industry faces challenges such as severe service homogenization and a significant shortage of qualified professionals with expertise in nursing, nutrition, and psychology [4][20] - Some institutions struggle with high fees, inadequate teaching staff, and safety concerns, which hinder overall industry growth [4][20]

从6月1日起，《中华人民共和国学前教育法》正式施行，其中提及"鼓励有条件的幼儿园开设托班，提 供托育服务"。5月31日，上海市静安区发布托育服务"萌芽工程"，依托幼儿园专业资源优势，探索开设 小月龄托班，满足3岁以下、6个月以上婴幼儿家庭的托育需求。那么刚刚开园的小月龄托班情况如何？ 一起来看。 在上海市静安区延长路东部幼儿园，小月龄托班"贝贝班"正式开园后，不少家长带着宝宝前来体验。 在延长路东部幼儿园小月龄托班，分别设置了适合6至12个月婴幼儿的"萌萌班"、12至18个月的"芽芽 班"、18至24个月的"泡泡班"，还有2岁至3岁的"点点班"。未满2岁的宝宝刘淳瑜加入了"泡泡班"，刚入 园时，她由家长陪伴上课、做游戏，现在小朋友正在渐渐适应这里的环境和伙伴。 家长进入班级后，会陪伴孩子与老师进行互动游戏，让孩子逐渐熟悉环境，帮助他们更好地从家庭照护 过渡到幼儿园入学阶段的集中照护。此外，医务工作者还会定期为家长提供科学的育儿指导。 据介绍，静安区计划在全区试点推广这种幼儿园小月龄托班，预计到今年9月将完成开设8至10家，共提 供托位3000余个，进一步提高普惠性托育服务供给总量，满足更多家庭的需求。 转自： ...

Core Viewpoint - The implementation of the "Preschool Education Law" in China encourages kindergartens to offer childcare services, with Shanghai's Jing'an District launching a pilot program for infant care classes to meet the needs of families with children under three years old [1][10]. Group 1: Program Overview - The "Beibei Class" at Dongbu Kindergarten in Jing'an District provides centralized care services for children aged 6 months to 36 months, offering half-day and full-day options for parents [2]. - The program includes various age-specific classes such as "Mengmeng Class" for 6-12 months, "Yayaya Class" for 12-18 months, "Paopao Class" for 18-24 months, and "Diandian Class" for 2-3 years [6]. Group 2: Parental Involvement - The program features a gradual parent accompaniment approach to help children adapt to the new environment, addressing concerns about separation anxiety [4][8]. - Parents can observe their children during the first two weeks of school, allowing them to share specific habits with teachers to facilitate better understanding and care [8]. Group 3: Health and Education Integration - Medical professionals are involved in the program, providing regular health guidance and creating personalized growth records for each child [10]. - The initiative aims to enhance the availability of affordable childcare services, with plans to establish 8 to 10 additional classes by September, providing over 3,000 childcare spots [10].