Paju City to Launch 24/7 Emergency "Always Daycare" Service Starting June 1

Jai Signature Daycare Center in Unjeong Designated

Closing Gaps in Nighttime and Holiday Childcare Services

Paju City, Gyeonggi Province, will begin operating the "Always Daycare" service at the municipal Jai Signature Daycare Center (160 Mulhyanggi 1-ro) starting June 1, in an effort to ease the childcare burden on dual-income families and eliminate blind spots in childcare support.

Paju City Launches “Anytime Daycare” for 24/7 Emergency Care Starting June 1. Exterior view of Jayi Signature Municipal Daycare Center. Provided by Paju City.

"Always Daycare" is an emergency care service that allows parents to use the facility for as many hours as needed when it is difficult to care for their children due to sudden reasons such as night shifts, business trips, illness, or family events. Any parent residing in Gyeonggi Province with children aged six months or older but younger than seven years (preschool age) is eligible to use the service. It is available regardless of whether the child is cared for at home, attends another daycare center, or goes to kindergarten, as long as there is a need.

The center operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, including weekday nights, weekends, and public holidays. However, it is closed on January 1, Lunar New Year's Day, Chuseok, Buddha's Birthday, and Christmas Day. The usage fee is 3,000 won per hour. Households wishing to use the service can apply through the Gyeonggi-do Child Always Care website or make a reservation by calling or visiting the daycare center directly.

Kim Jina, Head of Childcare and Children’s Services, stated, "We have fully prepared to address gaps in care by actively reflecting feedback from the field," and added, "We will make every effort to ensure that Paju City's 'Always Daycare' becomes a reliable support system for parents who suddenly need to entrust their children at night, on weekends, or on holidays."

With the launch of "Always Daycare," Paju City expects to significantly reduce the parenting burden on families and further strengthen its position as a city that is friendly for raising children.

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