The ministry's Director of Family, Toddlers, and Child Resilience, Irma Ardiana, stated here on Thursday that Tamasya daycare spaces equip caregivers with skills to identify early signs of speech delays, social difficulties, and behavioral disorders.
“Through Tamasya daycare learning spaces, caregivers can recognize signs of delayed speech, social difficulties, and behavioral disorders, which can be addressed early through cross-sector collaboration,” she said.
She highlighted the importance of monitoring child development during the first 1,000 days of life (0–2 years), a critical period for establishing long-term health and well-being.
“Every child has great potential that must be nurtured with love, stimulation, and the right environmental support, especially during the first 1,000 days,” Ardiana said.
The Tamasya Aisyiyah II daycare team in West Kalimantan shared a case of a 2.5-year-old child experiencing speech and social interaction delays.
Therefore, structured stimulation, active communication, and intensive parental guidance were applied, resulting in significant developmental improvements.
Experts from Gadjah Mada University (UGM) Academic Hospital also emphasized the importance of routine screening and early intervention.
Collaboration among caregivers, healthcare workers, and parents is considered key to the successful management of developmental challenges. This holistic approach not only improves child outcomes but also strengthens family capacity to provide responsive care.
The Tamasya program is a program to expand access to integrated early childhood services. By September 2025, around 3,202 Tamasya centers have joined the national childcare network.
Through the program, the ministry promotes continuous learning that bridges field practices with national policy, ensuring caregivers are equipped with skills to support the healthy growth and development of young children.
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