You are considering enrolling in the school. For Parents and Guardians
Choosing a kindergarten for your child can be a very difficult decision. And it is important for early childhood education facilities to work closely with families. Please come and visit our preschool with your child so that you can get to know us better. We also have many children who have transferred from nursery schools to our preschool for 3-year or 3-year care. We welcome transfers from nursery schools as well. We look forward to seeing you at our school.
Even if you wish to enroll in the middle of the school year, Inquiry Formor contact us by phone.
For children who will be enrolled in the 2025 school year
at any time
Tour of the park (apply on your own)
September ~
Submit application form and payment of admission fee
On this day, you will receive a "Family Situation Survey Form" and an "Application for Approval/Change of Use of Facilities and Other Benefits for Child Care" form.
Saturday, October 19
Issuance of entrance permit (field day)
Please submit the Home Situation Questionnaire.
The Sports Day will be cancelled in case of rain. In that case, you will only be given a permit to enter the school and to submit your documents.
Saturday, November 9
uniform measurement
Please submit either No. 1 or No. 2 "Application for Approval/Change of Use of Facilities and Other Benefits for Child Care".
If you are applying for No. 2 certification, please also submit other supporting documents (e.g., proof of employment).
Please submit the certificate of service dated on or after November 1, 2024. If you are unable to submit the form on the day of uniform measurement, please bring it to the school by December 1, 2024.
On this day, you will receive a set of other admission-related documents and bank-related forms.
Saturday, February 1
One-day entrance and uniform pick-up
Please come with your child and parent. While the child is enrolled for the day, parents will be given an explanation about enrollment.
You will be asked to pay for your uniform when you pick it up.
Scheduled for early April
Accustomed childcare (half-day)
Shuttle buses are available.
Scheduled for early April
kindergarten entrance ceremony
Scheduled for early April
Start going to preschool
Regular childcare will be provided and school lunches will begin.
Details after the Sports Day will be announced later.
Individual interviews will be held from April to the start of the school year. Details will be provided at a later date.
New students will not be admitted on the day of the opening ceremony of the new school year for current students.
To request an application form for admission, please call or Please contact us using the inquiry form.
The "Application for Approval/Change of Benefit for Use of Facilities for Child Care" is available at Please download it from the website of your municipality.
2-year childcare (H31.4.2 birth to R2.4.1)
3-year childcare (born R2.4.2 to R3.4.1)
3-year-old children (from the day before their 3rd birthday) *Please inquire.
application for admittance to a school
September 12, 2023
*Please come with your child when submitting the application form for admission.
Application Location
Yashio Kindergarten Staff Room
kindergarten enrolment fee
Admission fee 50,000 yen
Expenses (monthly)
Childcare fee: 27,700 yen (25,700 yen will be free of charge, so the actual fee collected will be 2,000 yen)
(School lunch fee: 4,900 yen *breakdown/staple meal fee: 1,080 yen, side meal fee: 3,820 yen)
*School lunch will be served 4 times a week (lunch box on Wednesdays).
Facility equipment fee 2,500 yen
Heating and cooling costs 520 yen (cold: June, July, September Heating: December to March)
nursery school bus
1,470 yen to 4,820 yen per month if desired
(Amount varies depending on distance and method of use)
day for one's child to go to nursery school
Full-day childcare 9:00-14:00 (Monday-Friday)
*There is no additional charge other than the childcare fee from 8:00 to 15:30.
Closed on the 2nd and 4th Saturdays
*1st, 3rd, and 5th Saturdays (free admission) 8:00-11:30 a.m.
Free admission may not be available in some cases due to events.
day-care service
If you wish to
Early morning 【7:00〜8:00 (100 yen/day)
After school [14:00-18:00 (600 yen/day)
Please note that we may not be able to accept your child depending on the child’s situation.
For questions, to request a tour of the school, or to request information materials, please contact From the contact form.
(for new school supplies, picture books, etc.)
(Field trip fees and theater-going expenses)
seniority
teaching material fees
event expenses
Graduation Preparation Fund
Approx. 12,000 yen
Approx. 15,000 yen
15,000 yen
(for new school supplies, picture books, etc.)
(Field trip fees, overnight care fees, etc.)
(Album fee, thank-you party fee, etc.)
*The graduation fee will change slightly depending on the venue of the thank-you party.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q. What age can I enter the school?
A.
Children who have turned 3 years old may enroll at any time.
Q. What is the difference between YASHIO Kindergarten and Sunnyside International YASHIO?
A.
We aim to nurture children who are healthy and independent in mind and body, valuing basic daily habits such as greeting, replying, and putting their shoes in order. In addition, Sunnyside International YASHIO has two homeroom teachers, one Japanese and one foreigner, to provide an international lifestyle in both English and Japanese.
Q. I wear diapers.
A.
It is okay to wear diapers. When that time comes, we will work together with your family and the preschool.
Q. I am working, what are your childcare hours?
A.
Early morning care (from 7:00) and extended care (until 6:00) are available for those who wish to take care of their children. There is an extra charge for this service. In the extended daycare, children eat snacks and play with their friends. We also offer the same care during spring, summer, and winter vacations.
Q. How many events are there for parents to attend?
A.
We will be having a daycare visit, parent-child field trip, field day, Halloween (Sunnyside), open day, and a birthday party. These are days when you can see your child in a different light than at home, and also days that are a lot of fun for the children.
Q. Can I take a tour of the park?
A.
We offer individual tours of the school. We hope that you will deepen your understanding of our school by actually seeing the children and the school.
Q. How far does the bus run to the school?
A.
The service also operates outside of Kamisangawa Town. Some courses have a bus stop system with your cooperation to shorten the time.
Q. Are school lunches provided?
A.
School lunch is served on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. The nutritionist calculates calories and serves well-balanced lunches. Wednesdays are lunch days filled with love and care.
