Parent and Child Activity Center

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Izmir Metropolitan Municipality, in line with its Child-Friendly City vision and in collaboration with UNICEF, provides holistic support for the development of children aged 36-53 months and their parents through the Menemen Child and Parent Activity Center. In this center, where scientifically based early childhood education models are applied, children's cognitive, social, emotional, and motor skills are supported through play-based workshops, while parents' awareness of child development is also increased. The services, offered in a safe and inclusive environment, aim to strengthen healthy parent-child communication.

Application Requirements

  • Must reside in Izmir
  • The child must be between 36-53 months old

  • Providing play-based activity programs that support children's cognitive, social, emotional, language, and motor development
  • Supporting the development of creativity and motor skills through art, music, drama, and movement-focused workshops

  • Seminars and workshops supporting the development of family communication skills
  • Seminars and workshops supporting the health and well-being of parents as individuals
  • Expert meetings and workshops from different fields supporting the acquisition and development of parenting skills

Note:The center is not a daycare center, but operates as a parent-participatory activity center.

  • All parents with children aged 36-53 months
  • Individuals responsible for childcare for children aged 36-53 months

  1. Application Process: The parent registers by phone or in person at the center.
  2. Planning: A suitable workshop and activity schedule is determined according to the child's developmental needs.
  3. Activities: Activities are organized according to the determined schedule.

Frequently Asked Questions

No, all children's and parent workshops offered at the center are free.

The center is not a daycare center. However, after the child completes the orientation process, parents are not required to be present at the center during the workshop.

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