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New law governing childcare services clears legislative floor
8+ hour, 36+ min ago (426+ words) Taipei, April 14 (CNA) Taiwan's Legislature passed the Childcare Services Act () without objection on Tuesday, which stipulates that any childcare provider who abuses or sexually assaults children under the age of 2 faces fines of up to NT$600, 000 (US$19, 630). The Act also…...
Taipei subsidy for children in private daycare to be raised by NT$3, 000
2+ week, 7+ hour ago (295+ words) Taipei, March 31 (CNA) The Taipei City government's monthly subsidy for government-contracted daycare will rise by NT$3, 000 (US$250) starting in July, a move expected to benefit 8, 000 children under the age of 3, city officials said Tuesday. Taipei Mayor Chiang Wan-an () on Tuesday…...
Taipei unveils pioneering subsidy for childcare-related work-hour cut
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (410+ words) Taipei, Feb. 25 (CNA) The Taipei City government is launching a pilot program to subsidize businesses that reduce daily work hours by one hour for parents of children aged 12 and below who meet eligibility requirements, ensuring no loss in pay, officials…...
New Taipei to probe preschool operator over alleged child abuse cases
2+ mon, 3+ week ago (382+ words) Taipei, Jan. 22 (CNA) The New Taipei City Education Department said Thursday it will conduct an inspection of a major preschool operator following recent reports of alleged child abuse, warning that violations could result in penalties, including revocation of its operational…...