ENHANCING CHILDCARE AND EDUCATION FOR CHILDREN IN INDUSTRIAL WORKER FAMILIES IN VIETNAM: POLICY AND PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS


Le Thi Huyen Trang
Department of Social Opinion Research, Institute for Strategy and Policy of the Vietnam Fatherland Front , Vietnam
Abstract
This paper examines the challenges of childcare and education among children in industrial worker families in Vietnam and proposes a multi-level framework of policy and practice solutions. In the context of rapid industrialization and labor migration, industrial zones have become major centers of employment, attracting a large number of young workers with dependent children. While these developments contribute significantly to economic growth, they also generate structural constraints that affect the well-being and development of children. Drawing on a synthesis of existing literature and empirical insights from prior studies on industrial workers in Vietnam, the paper identifies key challenges, including limited parental caregiving time due to demanding work schedules, inadequate access to affordable and quality childcare services, and barriers to educational participation and support. These challenges are further exacerbated by socio-economic inequalities and institutional gaps in social protection and service provision. Based on these findings, the study develops a multi-level policy and practice framework encompassing family, community, workplace, and institutional dimensions. The framework emphasizes the need for integrated interventions, including parental support programs, expansion of childcare services, family-friendly labor policies, and improved access to public education and social services. The paper contributes to the literature by moving beyond descriptive analysis to propose a structured and actionable approach to improving childcare and education outcomes in industrial worker families.
Keywords: Childcare; Child education; Industrial workers; Industrial zones; Vietnam; Policy implications; Social services; Work–family balance; Social inequality
Journal Name :
EPRA International Journal of Socio-Economic and Environmental Outlook(SEEO)

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Published on : 2026-05-03

Vol : 13
Issue : 4
Month : April
Year : 2026
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