One year into the leadership of Jakarta Governor Pramono Anung and Vice Governor Rano Karno, residents are beginning to feel the direct benefits, particularly low-income families in North Jakarta. One example is the presence of the Arutala Child Welfare Park (Taman Anak Sejahtera/TAS) on Jalan Swasembada Barat III, RT 13/09, Kebon Bawang Urban Village, Tanjung Priok Sub-district.

TAS Arutala is seen not merely as a new program, but as a solution for parents who must continue working to support their families while needing a safe childcare.

Rita (46), a resident of Kampung Bahari in Tanjung Priok Urban Village, said she feels more at ease since entrusting her child and niece, Kaira (4) and Syafea (5), to TAS Arutala every day.

"I sell goods every day. I can't bring the children with me, but leaving them home alone makes me anxious, especially since they're still very active and curious. Here, they're safer and also get to learn," she said on Friday (2/20).

According to Rita, TAS Arutala serves not only as a daycare center but also as a space for learning and play that supports children’s optimal development.

"The children's development is closely monitored, and I feel more at ease focusing on work," she added.

She said government attention toward lower-income communities has become increasingly evident over the past year, noting that education assistance, food aid, and the revitalization of public spaces are continuing to run well.

"Hopefully the government will continue to respond to residents' needs and Jakarta can become a global city," she pointed.

A similar view was expressed by Heri (42), a resident of Jalan Swasembada Barat III. He said the TAS Arutala greatly helps him and his wife, who both work, in caring for their son, Muhammad Zaenasa (5).

"This park is very helpful for working parents, especially low-income families. The children not only receive education, but also meals, drinks, and regular rest time. We trust that this government facility is safe," he shared.

He added that during Ramadan, children are also given lessons in religious values, such as practicing fasting and learning to share with others.

"For us, this place is not just a free service, but a form of protection and an investment in our children's future," he noted.

Meanwhile, Head of the Tunas Bangsa Toddler Social Care Home, Rida Mufrida, explained that TAS Arutala is intended for children from low-income families registered in the Integrated Social Welfare Data (DTKS).

"The concept of this park is to provide integrated services to ensure children's basic needs, education, and development are met optimally. Currently, 25 children are registered as participants at TAS Arutala," she noted.

Facilities provided include meals and drinks, tutoring, group activities, social guidance, clothing assistance, play facilities, health check-ups, rest areas, and physical guidance.

The management of TAS Arutala is supported by two civil servants (ASN) and three individual service providers (PJLP). Public response to the service has been very positive.

"Parents feel helped because TAS supports childcare while they work, helping to prevent child neglect. The children also feel safe and their development has improved well," she added.

She hopes TAS Arutala will become more widely known so that more children can receive protection, care, and affection while their parents are at work.

"We hope this kind of service continues to grow, with support not only from the government but also from the private sector to offer similar free programs for lower- and middle-income families in need," she said.