Analysis of the Diverse Models of Community Childcare Services Abroad and Exploration of the Path for Localization and Innovation in China

The rise of community childcare services is not only an inevitable outcome of the transformation of economic and social development but also an important manifestation of the reconstruction of the relationship among families, society, and the state. Its driving forces are closely related to factors such as the normalization of dual-income families due to accelerated urbanization, the reduction of childcare time due to the accelerated pace of life, and the transformation of family childcare needs due to the popularization of scientific concepts. This paper analyzes the current development status and problems of community childcare services in China, selects different childcare models from around the world such as those in Northern Europe and the United States for comparison and research, analyzes their institutional logic and operational efficiency, and proposes a localized framework integrating systems, spaces, cultures, and technologies. It conducts in-depth exploration on the supply system, service network, intergenerational childcare community, and precise service system, aiming to provide references for the innovation and optimization of the community childcare service system with Chinese characteristics.