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As the government aims to encourage childbirth and address declining birth rates, the public childcare system faces challenges of supply-demand imbalance. With over 4,300 children waiting for daycare spots in Taipei City alone, the situation is dire with some daycares having 22 times more applicants than available spots. This leads to parents waiting anxiously and economic pressures for those unable to secure daycare. Both Taipei and Taichung are implementing solutions to address the overwhelming demand for public childcare, such as expanding facilities, offering temporary daycare services, and extending operating hours. The article highlights the struggles of parents navigating the overwhelmed public childcare system.
Source: YAHOO