New kindergarten expansion in the district: 14 groups create space for the little ones!

New kindergarten expansion in the district: 14 groups create space for the little ones!

In the Brucker district, the expansion of childcare design has won. Over 11.3 million euros have been invested in the improvement of kindergartens in the past twelve months. 14 new groups have been opened in particular since September, which was particularly necessary for two year olds by opening the kindergartens.

A comprehensive consideration shows that in the Brucker district, 81.5 percent of three to five year olds visit a so-called “vif-compliant” facility. This term, introduced by the Chamber of Labor, stands for "compatibility indicator for family and work" and describes how well childcare facilities are tailored to the needs of working parents. The expansion of the opening times plays a crucial role here.

increasing demand for childcare

In the past five years, there is a remarkable increase in the children's proportion that are supervised in these facilities - by 47.6 percent. The Brucker district is currently taking second place in Lower Austria with these figures. The situation has also developed positively for those under the age of two: 79.9 percent of the small VIF-compliant institutions are now visiting.

Numerous local personalities, including Barbara Toth, the head of the facility, as well as Otto Auer and Education City Councilor Lisa Miletich took part in the ceremonial opening of the latest kindergarten location. Mayor Gerhard Weil and other city councilors were also present to appreciate the progress in the field of childcare in the district. These developments are not only a sign of the commitment of the municipality, but also for the steadily growing needs of families on site.

The new eighth group of the kindergarten represents an important step in the increase in the existing offers and clearly shows that the municipality has reacted to the increasing demand for more flexible and comprehensive childcare. The initiative, which is promoted by the local authorities, aims to enable better compatibility of professional and family life.

For in-depth information about these developments and its background, The article on www.noen.at a detailed insight.