Look after thy neighbour’s children: new community childminding scheme could be rolled out from next May

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Following a successful three-month test run in the Vysočina region, the Czech state is currently considering the nationwide extension of neighbourhood children’s groups, in which a maximum of four young children are cared for by a member of the local community, who is reimbursed by the state for their childminding service.

The Czech Chamber of Deputies is currently considering an amendment to legislation on the care of young children, which would give local responsible adults the opportunity to earn income looking after groups of four children, aged between six months and six years, in their own home.

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Author: Danny Bate