Increased day nursery roles by a factor of two aiming to entice and retain the local community
Municipalities in Portugal Expand Childcare Facilities to Support Families and Attract New Businesses
In a bid to support young families and attract new businesses, several Portuguese municipalities are investing in the expansion and development of childcare facilities. One such municipality is Alcanena, where the local government has announced plans to increase the number of creche places from 150 to 325 in less than two and a half years.
Construction on a new creche in Bugalhos, representing an investment of 650 thousand euros, is already underway. This project will create 56 places, contributing to the objective of increasing the number of creche places in the municipality. The creche in Monsanto is also under development, with an investment of 983 thousand euros expected to create 61 places in four wards.
In addition to these new creches, renovation and expansion projects are planned for existing facilities in Alcanena and Minde. The project, totalling approximately 1.5 million euros, is part of a series of initiatives aimed at supporting families and attracting new businesses.
The mayor of Alcanena believes that these efforts can reverse the population loss and halt the process of impoverishment and aging in the municipality. The creche in Monsanto is described as "another piece of the puzzle" in this series of projects.
The municipality's budget for this year is 66 million euros, more than triple the budget in their first year of mandate. Of this, 28 million euros are allocated for housing investment. The investment in creches is considered a very important piece alongside the investment in affordable housing to support young families and young people in the municipality.
For precise and updated details on new creches and renovation projects in Alcanena municipality, consult the official Alcanena municipality website or recent local government press releases. These are the most authoritative sources for this information. If you need assistance in finding these sources or specific information to look for, I am here to help.
It is worth noting that the remaining 58 creche places refer to an expansion of the creche in Minde, yet to be awarded to the CBES of Minde.
By expanding childcare facilities, municipalities like Alcanena are demonstrating their commitment to providing conditions for talent to stay in the territory and capturing good investments to support young families and young people. This proactive approach is essential in attracting and retaining population, a key factor in the development and growth of these communities.
The expansion of the creche in Minde, though yet to be awarded, also forms part of the investment in childcare facilities, aiming to provide conditions for local talent to thrive and attract new families.
In the pursuit of education-and-self-development and learning, the French-speaking individuals in these families will find support in the bilingual environment provided by these childcare facilities.
