Expansion of childcare in Steinakirchen: start two new groups!

Expansion of childcare in Steinakirchen: start two new groups!

Steinakirchen am Forst, Österreich - in Steinakirchen am Forst it was time yesterday: the groundbreaking ceremony for the expansion of the existing kindergarten fell to meet the needs of the families on site. In this context, two new kindergarten groups are created, which are the existing journeyman. This was necessary after a need for demand was carried out in the course of the Lower Austrian children's education and care offensive. In addition, an existing day care facility (TBE) is integrated into the building. For this ambitious project, the state of Lower Austria has granted an impressive 590,000 euros in interests to support parents in their compatibility of family and work, such as

balance of the care offensive

The "Blau-Gelbe care offensive", which was launched in autumn 2022, has already made impressive progress. Family Councilor Christiane Teschl-Hofmeister announced that 281 new childcare groups have been launched since the initiative started, of which 249 kindergarten groups. In addition, almost all communities in Lower Austria, more precisely, have already created 93 percent, places for two -year -olds, although the offensive is still running until 2027. These efforts are also reflected in the improved care rates: for the 0 to 2-year-olds, the quota rose from 31.3 percent in 2018 to 62.3 percent in 2023, while the quota for 3 to 5 year olds climbed from 20 to 52.9 percent, as from a report from ots.at .

These comprehensive measures for childcare promise not only a higher quality of care, but also the creation of numerous jobs in the regional construction industry. The initiative also includes the change in the statutory closing days during the summer vacation and the expansion of free care for toddlers in day care facilities. Teschl-Hofmeister is convinced that these steps are crucial to promote the freedom of choice of parents and to build a strong network of care in Lower Austria.