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Roadside day-care centre – Schimatari, GR

Introduction

The town of Schimatari, on the Chalkida to Athens road, is home to many families that earn their living from the major industrial zones that have developed on this major trunk road. In addition, many housewives also work on farms in the region and, with an increasing number of mothers now work outside the home, there has been an urgent need for childcare facilities.

Description

The Schimatari nursery was built between September 1997 and May 1999. The nursery was built on council land and was funded by the European Union and equipped with funding from the Ministry of Health and Social Welfare. It has places for up to 70 children and its 1,068 m² surface area includes games rooms, a refectory and administration offices on the ground floor, and bedrooms on the upper floor. An outside area of 1,285 m² includes two kindergartens and a sheltered playground. The quality services on offer, and the diverse facilities available allow the nursery to care for, educate and socialise children in a comprehensive, friendly and modern environment.

Results

In employment terms, the different construction phases required the temporary recruitment of more than 140 workers. The nursery currently employs two full-time childcare workers and two assistants, as well as a cook and cleaner.

Resources used

Total cost: 470,250.64 euros
EU contribution: 352,687.98 euros

Contact info

Central Greece Region
Mr Ioannis Koutsikos, tel. +30 22310 52861

Project start date

01/09/1999

Links

Central Greece Region Regional Policy – Inforegio

Document type

case

Themes

Urban Policy > Social inclusion & integration > Quality of life

Keywords

Social services