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•Day Nurseries
Nursery Schools take care of children whose guardians are applicable to
one of the following situations; both working, the mother is pregnant,
the parents are ill, the parents cannot take care of the child because
of nursing commitments to aged relatives, the siblings have a disability.
Fees for nursing care are based upon the total amount of
parents' income tax or municipal tax in the household.
You can get information at the Health and Welfare Section of the Public Health and Welfare Center in
your local ward office.
•Kindergartens
Kindergartens are educational facilities for children aged 3 to elementary
school age. Children usually attend classes for four hours per day.
Kindergartens will close for summer or other long holiday breaks.
If you wish to send your child to kindergarten, apply directly to the kindergarten
of your choice.
•Municipal Kindergarten
Children can attend kindergarten in any district at the age of 4 - 5 (some
accept enrollments from age 3). Enrollment for the following year starts
from the beginning of November. Application documents are available from
each kindergarten. In cases where enrollment numbers are low, some kindergartens
accept enrollments outside of the period of application.
<Inquiries for Municipal Kindergartens>
Kindergartens, Children's Care Division, Children and Youth Bureau
(Tel)06-6208-8165 |
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