Analysis of the Allocation of Registered Childcare Institutions in China
This study analyzes 36,533 records of registered childcare institutions in China,focusing on their devel-opment status,regional differences,accessibility,and equity,with the aim of providing support and reference for increasing the supply of childcare services,optimizing the allocation of childcare institutions,and promoting high-quality development of childcare services.The analysis indicates that the number of registered childcare institu-tions in China is generally on the rise,with for-profit institutions being the mainstay.Significant disparities exist both within and between regions.The accessibility and equity of these institutions exhibit significant variation based on population density,with lower levels observed in nearly half of the provinces nationwide.In consider-ation of the aforementioned findings,the following policy recommendations are suggested:Firstly,heightened fo-cus ought to be directed towards private childcare institutions to bolster their resilience and effectiveness.Second-ly,efforts should be made to reinforce inter-regional exchanges and advance childcare service development.Third-ly,it is imperative to concurrently address demographic and geographic variables,leveraging their synergistic in-fluence to enhance the accessibility and equity of childcare institutions.Fourth,emphasis should be placed on key areas to ensure the categorized development of childcare institutions.
childcare servicechildcare institutionsbalance of public servicesaccessibility of public services
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维普
