Sunnyside International Kindergarten

Location

• Jiyugaoka J Site: 1-5-6 Jiyugaoka, Meguro City, Tokyo (nearest station: The nearest station and walking time are not stated on the official website.)

Ages

PreK ages 2–3, K1 ages 3–4, K2 ages 4–5, K3 ages 5–6 (ages 2–6 as of April 2, 2027).

Curriculum

An English preschool for ages 2–6 in Jiyugaoka, run by J PREP Co., Ltd. (formerly J Institute Co., Ltd.). Lessons are in English only. Its own curriculum combines literacy learning, Montessori education and the Reggio Emilia approach, with a focus on phonics and reading and writing programs. There is PE once a month and music once a week. After school, from 16:00 to 17:00, there are world studies, music and movement, art, science and free play depending on the weekday. Entry requires a parent-and-child interview and behavioral observation. It is an unlicensed childcare facility registered with Tokyo. Care hours are 9:30–14:00 for PreK and K1, 9:00–14:00 for K2 and 9:00–14:30 for K3. With the Extended Course, children can be cared for from 8:00 to 18:00.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are not published on the official website. It says that once entry is confirmed, you pay the enrollment fee by bank transfer to secure the place (the amount is not stated). The morning snack is included in the monthly fee, and lunch is charged separately. A post on the school's Instagram linked from the official website says Tokyo has recognized it as a facility covered by free early childhood education and care.

Japanese lessons

Lessons are in English only.

Lunch

Lunch is made every day with organic ingredients and seasonal vegetables (charged separately).