Enrollment Guide
Enrollment Capacity
| Class | 0 year old | 1 year old | 2 years old | 3 years old | 4 years old | 5 years old | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Squirrel | Rabbit | Duck | Lamb | Giraffe | Lion | ||
| Certification type 2 & 3 | 45 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 90 | ||
| Certification type 1 | - | 45 | 45 | 45 | 135 | ||
| Certified Kodomoen total | 45 | 60 | 60 | 60 | 225 | ||
※ We are currently accepting applications year- round for the 3-year-old class for children who turn 3 on or before April 1st. Please check the "NEWS" section for the latest information about the enrollment orientation and more.
Childcare Hours
| Monday ~ Friday | Saturday | Sunday/Holiday/Year-End and New Year | Spring,Summer,Winter Vacations | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certification type 2 and 3 | 7:00~18:00 ※We provide childcare services only during the hours specified by certification conditions, such as those required for work. ※From 18:00 to 19:00, extended hours childcare is available for an additional fee. |
Closed | Same as Monday through Saturday. | |
| Certification type 1 | Arriving by 9:00, leaving at 14:00 ※After 14:00, extended childcare is available for an additional fee. |
Closed | Closed | Closed ※Extended hours childcare is available for an additional fee. |
※Extended Childcare
Please consult with us if you wish to extend childcare due to work or family circumstances. After approval, you may begin using the service.
Childcare Fee
You are required to obtain a certification from the ward office before admission.
If you wish to enroll, please contact us or the ward office in advance.
The childcare fee will be based on the Childcare User Fee set by Hamamatsu City.
※As it varies depending on the taxable income of each household, please contact the ward office for more information.
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Certification Type 1
- Childcare Fee※ Free of charge since October 2019.
- 0 yen~/month
- Lunch
- 5,500 yen / month
- Parent Association Fee
- 400 yen / month
- School Bus※ Only applies to bus users
- 3,000 yen / month
- Global Education Activity Enhancement Fee
- 5,000 yen / month
※You can also use the bus for one-way trips at half price.
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Certification Type 2 & 3
- Childcare Fee※Free of charge for children age 3 and older
- 0 yen ~ 73,600 yen / month
- Lunch※ Children age 3 and older
- 6,500 yen / month
- Parent Association Fee
- 400 yen / month
- Global Education Activity Enhancement Fee (Age 2 )
- 3,000 yen / month
- Global Education Activity Enhancement Fee (Age 3 and older)
- 5,000 yen / month
School uniform, hat, bag, and school supplies are required for children aged 3 and older.
※The childcare fee varies depending on the income of each household (taxable income for municipal tax).
Please refer to the table here.
Other Expenses
Required supplies at the time of admission
Required
- School uniform, hat and bag
- School supplies
Optional (Recommended supplies)
- Indoor shoes
Gym cloths
Sheets
Applicable To Users Only
- School bus/Extended childcare
Enrollment Orientation / Application Procedure
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Certification Type 1
- Enrollment Orientation
- Please check the latest information in the NEWS section
- Application Form Distribution
- Scheduled around the middle of September each year.
- Application Form Acceptance
- Scheduled around the beginning of October each year.
- Enrollment Capacity
- 3-year-old class 45 spots ※Please contact us for availability in other age groups.
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Certification Type 2 & 3
- Enrollment Orientation
- Scheduled around September each year. ※ We will inform you through the NEWS section once the registration for participation begins.
- Registration Form Distribution
- Scheduled to start around October at the ward offices※Applications for admission to nursery facilities starting from the school year in April are typically opened every fall. If you wish to enroll in the middle of the school year, please check with the ward office or the Hamamatsu City childcare information website "Pippi".
- Registration Form Acceptance
- By postal mail
Scheduled from early to late October each year. - Registration Deadline
- Please inquire at your local ward office for the application deadline.
Please attend our orientation session before applying.
※Please contact us for inquiries or consultations regarding enrollment.