Tokyo Children's Garden

Location

• Tokyo Children's Garden: 5-2-9 Minami-Azabu, Minato City, Tokyo (1F on the School Info page; S-1 on the admissions and contact pages)

Ages

18 months to 6 years.

Curriculum

The official website gives the address as 5-2-9 Minami-Azabu, Minato City on the School Info, admissions and contact pages, but the application form page gives NISHIAZABU395 Building 2F, 3-9-5 Nishi-Azabu, Minato City; the pages conflict. A bilingual preschool for 18 months to 6 years, inspired by Reggio Emilia. Instead of a fixed timetable, it builds activities from children's interests, with three pillars: small-group projects, learning that develops emotions and relationships, and outdoor learning such as walks to the park. Children of mixed ages spend the day together. Japanese culture is part of daily life, such as saying "itadakimasu" before meals, wiping floors with cloths, mochi-pounding and watching Noh. Ages 18 months–3 can choose 2 days a week (Monday–Tuesday or Thursday–Friday), 3 days a week (Monday–Wednesday or Wednesday–Friday) or 5 days a week; ages 3–6 are 5 days a week only. Care hours are 8:30–14:30, with extended care until 17:00.

Tuition

Tuition amounts are not published on the official website. The Tuition Policy on the application form page says tuition is paid once a year in a lump sum by bank transfer and is not refunded for any reason.

Lunch

The school provides lunch, made by Lucadeli, an organic catering company in Shirokane-Takanawa. Fruit is served as the morning snack.