Daycare Service Licensing to Become Integrated

Recognizing the growing need for quality childcare, Indonesia's Coordinating Ministry for Human Development and Cultural Affairs (Kemenko PMK) has taken a significant step towards standardizing daycare services across the nation. A recent ministerial meeting, attended by various relevant ministries and agencies, highlighted the current fragmented landscape of daycare operations. Minister Coordinator Pratikno acknowledged that existing daycare services often lack proper governance, and the proliferation of individual programs by different ministries, each with its own set of policies and licensing procedures, has created confusion and inefficiency. To address this, the government has agreed to integrate regulations, policies, and programs. A dedicated task force is being established to spearhead these improvements, with a primary focus on streamlining the licensing process. The aim is to create a unified information system and a standardized licensing regulation that will serve as a benchmark for all ministries and institutions involved in daycare provision. This initiative reflects a commitment to ensuring that Indonesian children receive high-quality care and early education, regardless of where they access these services. The move towards integrated governance and licensing is a crucial step in professionalizing the sector and providing a more robust framework for both providers and parents.

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Tadi kami sudah sepakat untuk integrasi regulasi, integrasi kebijakan, integrasi program.