FAPee TRAITORS: No $? Forgo Childcare loh!

[makapaaa]

May 26, 2010

Private childcare fees set by operators

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WITH reference to last Friday's letter ('Caught in a bind over childcare fees'; Forum Online), childcare operators are private entities. They may set their own schedule of fees, taking into consideration their cost structures and the market demand for their services.
The Government provides subsidies of $300 and $600 per month for childcare and infant care services respectively for working mothers.
The Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports has also embarked on plans to build 200 more childcare centres by 2013, which will bring on more competition, keep fees affordable and provide more choices for parents.
Parents and operators should bear these points in mind as they choose appropriate centres for their children.
Eugene Leong
Director, Child Care Division
Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports

 

[makapaaa]

May 26, 2010

YWCA: Why childcare fees were raised

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THE increase in childcare fees at our centre is 17 per cent more and not 38 per cent more as Mrs Cheryl Lye-Chee wrote in her letter last Friday ("Caught in a bind over childcare fees").
The Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA) had notified parents in advance about the increase in a letter. In the letter, we had stated the reason for the increase.
We had met Mrs Cheryl Lye-Chee to address her concern. During our meeting, we had reiterated that due to the increase in operational costs, especially in the recruitment of trained and qualified childcare professionals, there was a need for the increase so that these professionals could provide the children with quality programmes. This is in line with the Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports requirement for childcare centres to recruit trained and qualified teachers.
As an association, YWCA will not deprive any child of an education because of his family's financial situation. Families that are eligible for financial support can approach their respective childcare centre for assistance.
Bridget Han (Mrs)
Child Care Executive
Young Women's Christian Association (YWCA)

 

[lianbeng]

May 26, 2010

YWCA: Why childcare fees were raised

...Mrs Cheryl Lye-Chee...

why her name so obscene one?

 

[halsey02]

why her name so obscene one?

Why so brain, so dirty one!...lychee as in the fruit...not the other 'chee' fruit...