Miaoli Opens Parent-Child Center, Boosts Childcare Subsidies

Miaoli County has officially opened its new Parent-Child Center and a public-private operated infant care center, aiming to create a more family-friendly environment. The facilities, built on the site of the former county council building, represent an investment of over NT$204 million, with NT$60 million funded by the central government.

The Parent-Child Center features four distinct zones: an area for infants aged 0-2, a general play area, a physical activity zone, and an outdoor riding track. It will operate from Tuesday to Sunday, with sessions from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. The infant care center has completed its lottery for enrollment and will welcome 30 infants aged 0-2 in September and another 30 in November.

To further support families, Miaoli County Magistrate Chung Tung-chin announced an enhancement to the temporary childcare subsidy program, effective September 1. Previously, parents paid half of the NT$300 hourly rate for temporary care for children aged 0-12. The new subsidy will reduce the parent's contribution to just NT$100 per hour, with the remaining NT$200 covered by the county government.

"Miaoli will become a livable and happy city for raising children," Chung stated during the opening ceremony, expressing gratitude to the operating entity, Jen-Teh Medical College, for creating a safe, fun, and educational space. The enhanced subsidy aims to alleviate financial burdens on families and provide parents with much-needed respite.

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Miaoli will become a livable and happy city for raising children.