Josephine Bangkil, the center manager in a report from the City Information Office (CIO) said that the facility located near the Almendras Gym, reopened on August 16 to cater to children 3 months old to 4 years and 11 months, whose parents are either both working, student parents, and single-working parent.
“The child minding center is open and where they can temporarily leave their children while at work,” she said.
The center has a total of 10 trained staff to cater to rooms that are divided per age group. The workers also provide developmentally appropriate activities for them.
“As of now we will cater to a maximum of 35 children but as of now there are still a few enrollees,” Bangkil said.
She added that children can only be catered to at the center for a maximum of three months.
Early Child Care and Development Focal Ellena Gabaton also added that they can assure the safety of the children while at the center.
“We guarantee a child protection policy. We also have security guards,” Gabaton said.
She said that the workers in the center are also trained in their work.
There is no free food offered at the center so parents will have to leave food for their children. Breastfeeding mothers can nurse their babies in the area during their free time.
Among the requirements for the enrolment of the children are the birth certificate of the child, a full picture of the child, and certificate of employment of the parent if he is not a government employee.
The center is open from Monday to Friday except on Holidays from 8 am to 5 pm.
The center started to cater to children in 2014 and was halted due to the pandemic.
For those who want to avail of the center’s service are advised to contact at this mobile number 09914504595.
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