Objective: This study purposed to provide implications in regards to the Moon
Jae-in Administration that launched in May 2017. Three sectors of childcare
polices on administration of childcare centers were reviewed in terms of
supporting the healthy development of young children.
Methods: Medium and long-term childcare plans and the main policies of
previous administrations since 2004 when the Childcare Act was completely
reformed, as well as the ‘Five-year policy for the Moon Jae-in administration of
state affairs’ that was announced on July, 2017, were reviewed in terms of
publicness of childcare, regulations on operation of childcare services, and
customized childcare programs for diverse needs.
Results: It was proposed that the concept of publicness of childcare should be
conservative when focusing on public childcare centers. The regulations on
operating childcare services should focus on improving structural dimensions of
childcare quality to keep the well-being of children a top priority. Furthermore,
diverse programs should be designed and implemented to satisfy changes in
childcare surroundings and the various needs of children and their families.
Conclusion/Implications: The Moon Jae-in administration is expected to outline
childcare policies and carry out tasks under the new paradigm. The healthy
development of young children should be embodied as the final goal that forms
the vision of childcare policies based on publicness, rationality, and diversity.