Living Guidebook for Foreign Nationals in Iwate

Health and
Childrearing

Medical Check-ups and Inoculations for Infants

Daycare Centres

Tuition

Conditions of Enrolment

Other

Kindergartens

Other Childcare Centers

Childcare Guidance Centres

Kindergartens

Kindergartens provide education for preschool children between 3 and 6 years old (as of April 2). There are both public and private kindergartens, and application procedures as well as tuition and other fees will vary. Some schools may require the purchase of items including a smock for the child.

Entry into a kindergarten is not compulsory. Enrolment is generally for a period of one year, with the application process taking place in November and December. For more details it is best to ask the kindergarten directly.

Like daycare centers, kindergartens too hold events, including parent/guardian conferences, visitation days, athletic meets, and school outings, for which parent/guardian participation is expected.

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