Early childhood education and childcare free of charge Parents are welcomed Opinions for pointing out issues also on October 1 at 13:20
Free education for childcare and childcare that accompanies the increase in the consumption tax rate began on the 1st, but parents who use certified children's gardens in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture have welcomed their voices and pointed out issues Was also asked.
Starting with the tax revenue that has increased with the consumption tax rate, the fee for use of kindergarten / authorized nursery school and certified children's garden will be uniformly free from 3 to 5 years old regardless of household income. , From 0 to 2 years old, the residence tax is free only for households that are not taxed.
Parents who use the “Yonezawa West Children's Garden” in Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture have welcomed voices, and some have pointed out issues.
A mother in her thirties, who has a 3-year-old child, said, “I'm happy because I have enough money to spend on my child.”
In addition, a father in his 30s who is taking care of children aged 2 and 5 said, “If only the upper child is free, we will be able to send money to a different place.”
On the other hand, a mother in her 40s, who has a 5-year-old child, said, “I personally help, but what about the whole thing that does not apply to foreign schools?” It was.
In addition, a 30-year-old mother who has a 4-year-old child says, “I feel like there will be an increase in the number of waiting children as demand increases, and I am worried that there will be a shortage of nursery teachers.” It was.