Keelung Boosts Childcare Workforce with New Manager Training Program

Keelung City is taking proactive steps to bolster its childcare sector. The Department of Children and Youth Affairs has launched an inaugural training program for childcare institution managers, a crucial move to elevate service quality and professional standards.

This comprehensive program, spanning over 127 hours and 115 credits, covered a wide array of essential topics, from human resource management and public relations to marketing, healthcare, and child development. The goal is to equip participants with a robust blend of theoretical knowledge and practical skills, ensuring they are well-prepared to lead and manage childcare facilities effectively.

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To strengthen the quality of childcare services in Keelung City and cultivate childcare institution managers with professional management and practical abilities, the Keelung City Government's Department of Children and Youth Affairs (referred to as the Department of Children and Youth Affairs) organized the first "Training Course for Managers of Child and Youth Welfare Institutions" in 2025.

The initiative's success is evident in the 70 graduates, with participants hailing from across Taiwan, though concentrated in Keelung and New Taipei City. The dedication of individuals traveling from as far as Kaohsiung each weekend underscores a strong commitment to professional development within the childcare field.

Beyond training, the city government is also implementing tangible support measures, such as a salary increase program for childcare workers. These efforts demonstrate a holistic approach to improving the childcare landscape, focusing on both professional development and retention of skilled personnel. This commitment is vital for fostering a stable and high-quality childcare environment for Keelung's youngest residents.

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The quality of childcare services is key to the professional abilities of frontline personnel and institutional managers. In addition to actively organizing professional training, the city government also launched a salary increase plan for childcare center personnel last year, providing subsidies based on salary levels, academic qualifications, and years of service, which effectively enhances incentives for childcare personnel to stay and workplace stability.