Summary of Pre elementary education in Japan
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This time we would like to talk about preschool education in Japan.
Japan's Pre-School Education System
There are three main forms of preschool educational facilities in Japan: Nursery schools, Kindergartens, and Kodomo-en.
Nursery schools
Nursery schools are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare. Therefore, their main purpose is to provide childcare.
Eligible ages are 0 to 5 years old. However, the municipality must recognize that the parent is employed and has difficulty raising the child at home during the day.
It is called "childcare certification" (Hoiku Nintei).
Fees vary depending on household income.
Kindergartens
Kindergartens are under the jurisdiction of the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology, the same as elementary schools.
Therefore, the main purpose is to provide basic education for children to enter elementary school.
Eligible ages are from 3 years old. Children may attend regardless of their family situation, such as whether or not the parent is employed.
Fees are flat regardless of household income, but there may be an additional fee for teaching materials.
Kodomo-en
Children's kindergartens are under the jurisdiction of the Cabinet Office and combine the functions of both nursery schools and kindergartens.
All children between the ages of 0 and 5 can attend. However, in some cases, "childcare certification"(Hoiku Nintei) may be required.
Fees vary from case to case.
Thus, it can be said that each of them has a different jurisdiction, child's eligible age, and parent's employment status.
The following table summarizes the information in an easy-to-understand.
Source: https://ameblo.jp/mochio0m/entry-12414373702.html
In the case of Higashi-Hiroshima City
In most cases, childcare fees are not charged in Higashi-Hiroshima City, as the city provides free education and childcare for infants and children. However, school lunch and commuting fees(the fee to get there) are charged.
However, in order to apply, "childcare certification"(Hoiku Nintei) is required.
If you have any questions, please ask the Daycare section of City Hall or each kindergarten or nursery school.
Guide book
This is a child-rearing guidebook published by Higashi-Hiroshima City.
It also provides information on where to consult if you have trouble raising your child and how to find a kindergarten or nursery school for your child.
After graduating from their preschools, children go on to elementary school, which is compulsory education.
The next time, we will summarize the basic system of Japanese elementary schools.
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References
保育園と幼稚園・認定こども園の違いとは？ 特徴や注意点をしっかり把握して選ぼう｜ベネッセ教育情報サイト (benesse.jp)
Higashi-Hiroshima City Child Raising guide book
保育園・幼稚園・こども園の違いって？保育サービス② | モチオの赤ちゃんポスト事情 (ameblo.jp)
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