NCHU Staff Children Infant Daycare Center Opens on January 5
2026-01-07
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National Chung Hsing University (NCHU) has become the first national university in Taiwan to establish an on-campus infant daycare center exclusively for staff children, marking a major milestone in creating a family-friendly workplace.
To foster a supportive environment for working parents and ease the childcare burden on faculty and employees, NCHU successfully secured funding from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), investing over NT$10 million to build the Staff Children Infant Daycare Center. The facility officially began operations on January 5, 2026, enrolling 60 infants and toddlers aged 0 to 2 and providing safe, high-quality, and professional caregiving services.
Priority-based enrollment and age-appropriate care
Admissions follow a priority ranking system, with children of current NCHU faculty and staff given first preference. Remaining spots, if any, are opened to the public. Infants who enroll before the age of 2 may, under Taiwanese law, continue attending the center until just before turning 3.
The center is divided into four age-grouped classes—Forest, Formosan Blue Magpie, Swan, and Lily—with a total of 60 children admitted in the first intake. The age-segregated model enables caregivers to deliver more refined, developmentally appropriate care, supporting daily living skills, learning progress, and overall development.
Government-regulated fees with additional subsidies and discounts
Operating under Taiwan’s quasi-public childcare system, the center charges fees based on government standards. The university further provides a monthly tuition discount of NT$500 to NT$1,000 depending on applicants’ priority ranking. Eligible parents may also apply for additional subsidies from MOHW and the Taichung City Government, significantly reducing household childcare expenses. The campus location also allows for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
A milestone for gender equality and workplace support
President Fuh-Jyh Jan of NCHU said the center’s launch reflects the university’s commitment to the spirit of Taiwan’s Gender Equality in Employment Act, addressing the strong childcare demand among staff while symbolizing a key step forward in workplace and family support policies.
“Creating a childcare space that is safe, reassuring, and stable has long been a shared aspiration among our colleagues,” Jan said. “Going forward, the university will continue to strengthen its parenting support network so that staff can balance family and career with peace of mind.”
Above-standard safety specs and infection-prevention backing
For the center’s physical planning, NCHU adopted safety specifications higher than those commonly found in private institutions. The university fully renovated the 1st and 2nd floors of the Little Auditorium annex and the front plaza, constructing four age-appropriate classrooms and equipping them with modern caregiving facilities, educational toys, a large outdoor lawn activity area, and an independent professional kitchen.
Enhanced safety features include:
• Independent automatic smoke-extraction system
• UV sterilization lamps
• Audio-enabled surveillance cameras covering all areas
• Dual-side ventilation and natural lighting
• Separate, high-standard fire safety system
All designs prioritize children’s safety above all else.
NCHU also leveraged its campus epidemic-prevention expertise, with leading infectious disease specialists and medical teams supporting disease control and safeguarding children’s health.
Experienced operator and a highly qualified care team
Following an open selection process, the center’s operations were entrusted to the New Taipei City Childcare Association—Taiwan’s longest-established and largest infant daycare operator. The association currently manages more than 30 childcare centers across public and private sectors, including over 30 government-commissioned facilities, and brings extensive experience in center management and operations.
Among NCHU’s 15 newly recruited childcare staff members:
• 5 have nursing backgrounds
• Half possess 3 to 5+ years of infant care experience
• One director holds 20 years of early childhood education and childcare experience
• One full-time registered nurse is stationed on site
• One kitchen staff member holds a Level-C professional Chinese cuisine license, responsible for preparing infant complementary foods and meals
The university said it aims to provide a highly professional caregiving team that parents can confidently rely on.
Full capacity and optimal caregiver-to-child ratio
The center has already reached full enrollment at 60 children, with a caregiver-to-child ratio of 1:4, exceeding legal minimum staffing requirements and ensuring enhanced care quality. NCHU emphasized that the staffing scale is designed to allow children to grow safely and healthily in a secure, attachment-friendly environment with sufficient caregiver support.
To foster a supportive environment for working parents and ease the childcare burden on faculty and employees, NCHU successfully secured funding from Taiwan’s Ministry of Health and Welfare (MOHW), investing over NT$10 million to build the Staff Children Infant Daycare Center. The facility officially began operations on January 5, 2026, enrolling 60 infants and toddlers aged 0 to 2 and providing safe, high-quality, and professional caregiving services.
Priority-based enrollment and age-appropriate care
Admissions follow a priority ranking system, with children of current NCHU faculty and staff given first preference. Remaining spots, if any, are opened to the public. Infants who enroll before the age of 2 may, under Taiwanese law, continue attending the center until just before turning 3.
The center is divided into four age-grouped classes—Forest, Formosan Blue Magpie, Swan, and Lily—with a total of 60 children admitted in the first intake. The age-segregated model enables caregivers to deliver more refined, developmentally appropriate care, supporting daily living skills, learning progress, and overall development.
Government-regulated fees with additional subsidies and discounts
Operating under Taiwan’s quasi-public childcare system, the center charges fees based on government standards. The university further provides a monthly tuition discount of NT$500 to NT$1,000 depending on applicants’ priority ranking. Eligible parents may also apply for additional subsidies from MOHW and the Taichung City Government, significantly reducing household childcare expenses. The campus location also allows for convenient pick-up and drop-off.
A milestone for gender equality and workplace support
President Fuh-Jyh Jan of NCHU said the center’s launch reflects the university’s commitment to the spirit of Taiwan’s Gender Equality in Employment Act, addressing the strong childcare demand among staff while symbolizing a key step forward in workplace and family support policies.
“Creating a childcare space that is safe, reassuring, and stable has long been a shared aspiration among our colleagues,” Jan said. “Going forward, the university will continue to strengthen its parenting support network so that staff can balance family and career with peace of mind.”
Above-standard safety specs and infection-prevention backing
For the center’s physical planning, NCHU adopted safety specifications higher than those commonly found in private institutions. The university fully renovated the 1st and 2nd floors of the Little Auditorium annex and the front plaza, constructing four age-appropriate classrooms and equipping them with modern caregiving facilities, educational toys, a large outdoor lawn activity area, and an independent professional kitchen.
Enhanced safety features include:
• Independent automatic smoke-extraction system
• UV sterilization lamps
• Audio-enabled surveillance cameras covering all areas
• Dual-side ventilation and natural lighting
• Separate, high-standard fire safety system
All designs prioritize children’s safety above all else.
NCHU also leveraged its campus epidemic-prevention expertise, with leading infectious disease specialists and medical teams supporting disease control and safeguarding children’s health.
Experienced operator and a highly qualified care team
Following an open selection process, the center’s operations were entrusted to the New Taipei City Childcare Association—Taiwan’s longest-established and largest infant daycare operator. The association currently manages more than 30 childcare centers across public and private sectors, including over 30 government-commissioned facilities, and brings extensive experience in center management and operations.
Among NCHU’s 15 newly recruited childcare staff members:
• 5 have nursing backgrounds
• Half possess 3 to 5+ years of infant care experience
• One director holds 20 years of early childhood education and childcare experience
• One full-time registered nurse is stationed on site
• One kitchen staff member holds a Level-C professional Chinese cuisine license, responsible for preparing infant complementary foods and meals
The university said it aims to provide a highly professional caregiving team that parents can confidently rely on.
Full capacity and optimal caregiver-to-child ratio
The center has already reached full enrollment at 60 children, with a caregiver-to-child ratio of 1:4, exceeding legal minimum staffing requirements and ensuring enhanced care quality. NCHU emphasized that the staffing scale is designed to allow children to grow safely and healthily in a secure, attachment-friendly environment with sufficient caregiver support.
NCHU Staff Children Infant Daycare Center Opens on January 5
NCHU Staff Children Infant Daycare Center Opens on January 5
