“This program aims to support working parents while ensuring their children receive proper nutrition and care,” he said at the inauguration of a Tamasya daycare facility for ministry staff here on Thursday.
Wihaji explained that the Tamasya program has been launched to meet the growing need for integrated childcare services and to help working parents remain productive.
“Before its official national launch, this will serve as a pilot project. We will provide Tamasya services for children of both civil and non-civil servant employees (at the ministry),” he informed.
He added that Tamasya offers a solution for integrated early childhood care, particularly from the first thousand days of life up to the age of six.
The facility has been designed to meet the needs for a safe environment, access to health and nutrition, and optimal physical, mental, social, and emotional stimulation for children.
“We hope Tamasya will become a model for other institutions in fostering family-friendly work environments and significantly support Indonesian families in raising a healthy and intelligent generation,” Wihaji said.
Meanwhile, the ministry’s deputy for family welfare and empowerment, Nopian Andusti, said the Tamasya program reflects the government’s strong commitment to providing comprehensive early childhood care services.
“Tamasya shows the ministry’s genuine commitment and concern in supporting the development of quality early childhood care services. In addition, children’s growth will be routinely monitored by community health centers,” he added.
The Tamasya daycare facility at the ministry has been operational since May 9, 2025. It can accommodate 18 children aged 0–5 years, who are supervised by four trained caregivers.
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