Fenprof Accuses Government of Funding 'Child Storage' Daycares

The Fenprof teachers' union has criticized the government's new funding initiative for daycare centers. The union accuses the government of essentially financing what they describe as "child storage facilities" by providing additional funds to centers that offer extended operating hours.

The government's plan involves complementary financing for daycare centers in the social, solidarity, and private sectors. This funding is specifically for centers that provide services for more than 11 hours a day. The initiative aims to support these facilities in accommodating parents' needs for longer daycare periods.

Fenprof, however, views this policy negatively, arguing that it incentivizes daycare centers to operate excessively long hours. The union suggests this approach prioritizes extended care over the quality of early childhood education and the well-being of the children. Their criticism implies a concern that children may be left in care for prolonged periods, potentially impacting their development and family interaction.