Childcare free of charge “Kindergarten” kindergarten More than 2000 children nationwide Oct. 8 16:01
Along with the increase in the consumption tax rate, childhood education and childcare have started free of charge, and it has been a week. However, we found that there are more than 100 facilities in the kindergarten that are not eligible for free due to their small size, and the number of kindergartens exceeds 2,000. Experts point out that "the country should try to grasp the actual situation as soon as possible."
With free childcare starting this month, children from 3 to 5 years old attending kindergartens and approved nurseries will be free of charge regardless of their household income, and some private kindergartens will also cost 20,000 per month. Benefits will be paid up to 5700 yen.
However, in the kindergarten, the small-scale facility called “Kindergarten-like facility” was not eligible for free.
The country does not disclose the number of detailed facilities as "cannot scrutinize", but as a result of NHK's interviews with the National Board of Education, there are at least 100 places nationwide, and the number of children is I found that there were over 2000 people.
These facilities are subsidized by local governments and not only provide education similar to regular kindergartens, but also take advantage of the small number of people and actively accept children with disabilities. .
Masayuki Yoshida, a childcare system research institute who is familiar with early childhood education, said, “When deciding on the target for free, it is difficult to judge by the size of the facility and the number of staff. There are children of various circumstances in each region. It is necessary to have a system that can evaluate whether the benefits of gratification have not spread and shadows have been made, and whether the quality of early childhood education is maintained.The government should try to understand the actual situation and consider support for these facilities. "
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There are 36 children from 3 to 5 years old.
This facility started in 1964 after renovating a house.
The small scale has made it possible to interact with children of different ages and to accept children with disabilities, and so on.
Mr. Kenta Takahashi, Down syndrome who goes to the facility, is 4 years old.
Up until this point, it is said that several kindergartens have shown disapproval, but mothers can feel the growth of their sons while interacting with children of the same generation at this facility.
All the kindergarten teachers working here have regular qualifications, but because the area of the facility is less than 1000 square meters, which is the standard for kindergarten in Saitama Prefecture, it has been excluded from the grant.
As a result, some children's families are considering moving to free facilities where the burden is lightened, and there are concerns that the facility will affect operations if the number of park attendants decreases. doing.
Kanta ’s mother said, “I wanted to spend it with healthy children before I grew up. I lost my place when I lost the garden, so I hope I can survive somehow.” It was.
Mr. Sozo Morikami said, “It is a frank impression that we were in trouble. Local governments are considering the response, but the country returned to the philosophy of“ free for all children ”and responded immediately to the actual situation. I would like to ask you for the action that was taken. "
The local government “improves the system” demands improvement
Local governments that have financially supported kindergarten-like facilities that are not eligible for free grants are also requesting the government to improve the system.
Fukuda Nozomi Child Welfare Division Manager, Sakai City, Saitama, where “Hikari Kindergarten” is located This time, the local government is not convinced that the facilities similar to the kindergarten that has been responsible for raising children in the region for many years under the national system are not covered by the local government. The country should make free kindergarten-like facilities in the light of the purpose of the system. "