Our facility meets the conditions for receiving a certificate as a non-licensed childcare facility. As a newly established center, we offer unique subsidies during the provisional period to demonstrate our operational track record.

Our annual school year at Pikkas runs from April to March, and while April is the typical month to start attending preschool in Japan, we accept enrollments throughout the year. We also remain flexible in extending enrollment periods due to individual circumstances, such as transitioning to international schools.

Our structure ensures that Japanese-speaking staff are available in each school, allowing children and parents without English proficiency to receive support in Japanese.

At Pikkas, we prioritize empowering children and expanding their options after graduation. Whether it’s to public elementary schools, private schools, international schools, or unique educational institutions, we tailor our support to each child’s needs.

Pikkas aims to be accessible for working parents, so we remain open except for weekends, public holidays, “Obon,” “Golden Week,” and year-end holidays. We may close for a maximum of 10 days annually for staff training and preparation, with advance notice.

Unfortunately, we do not currently offer a school bus service.

We conduct parent-teacher conferences twice a year. Regarding school events, we prioritize children’s preferences and implement them based on the concept of “benefit for all.”

We use CoDMON for communication with the school. Our goal is to utilize technology effectively, reduce the burden on parents and caregivers, and enhance communication.

At Pikkas, we set our own staffing upper limits: 1:5 for 2-year-olds, 1:12 for 3-year-olds, and 1:15 for 4-year-olds and above. Depending on facility size, we may exceed these standards.

Bilingualism remains a topic of ongoing research and discussion. At Pikkas, we support multilingual acquisition based on research data that highlights positive brain stimulation and effects. We focus on fostering the children’s love for English and collaborate closely with families based on individual learning progress.

There are various walking routes and parks nearby. We organize daily outings to various destinations, including Shibaura Park, Shibaura Central Park, Platanus Park, Futo Park, and Konan 3-chome Playground. We do not limit outdoor activities to slides and swings. We also prioritize running on a walking path, or in the open space as a significant outdoor activity. We place a high value on outdoor playtime, with the exception of days with extreme heat.