St. Alban's Nursery

Location

• St. Alban's Nursery: 3-6-25 Shibakoen, Minato City, Tokyo

Ages

Ages 1.5 to 5.

Curriculum

An English nursery for ages 1.5 to 5, founded in 1972. It is small, with a capacity of 25, and children spend the day in one mixed-age group. The curriculum is inspired by the Montessori ideas of "self-choice" and "gentle guidance", and children take first steps in reading, writing, numbers and nature at their own pace. There is creative time every day for songs, dance, stories, plays, drawing and more. Children spend time in a large hall connected to the church, and there is also a fenced outdoor play area surrounded by trees. It is a few minutes from the Tokyo American Club and Azabudai Hills. The school year has 3 terms (August–December, January–March, April–June). There are also a 3-week summer program and a 1-week winter program, with priority for enrolled children. Care hours are 9:00–14:00 (choose 2 days a week, 3 days a week or every day), and there is After School Care Monday–Friday from 14:00 to 17:00.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are not published on the official website.

Religion

It is on the grounds of St. Alban's Church (Anglican), but it says the nursery is now run independently of the church and accepts children of all religions and backgrounds.