Childcare Policy in Korea 1. Childcare Subsidy 3 2. Child-rearing Allowance for Children Not Using Childcare Facilities 14 3. Childcare Financing 16 4. Installation and Use of Childcare Facilities 20 5. Extended-hour Childcare 32 6. Childcare Facility Accreditation 34 7. Characteristics and Treatment of Childcare Providers 37 8. Conclusion: Major Childcare Indexes 41
Early Childhood Education Policy in Korea 1. Kindergarten Tuition Support 47 2. Assistance for Kindergarten Teachers’ Personnel Expenses 56 3. Support for Educational Capacity of Kindergartens 57 4. Environmental Improvement for Kindergartens 62 5. Installation and Use of Kindergartens 64 6. Financing of Early Childhood Education 71 7. Major Indexes on Performances of Early Childhood Education Policy 79