Here stands \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821. It is a private vocational school in Tokyo’s Toshima district.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 was established in 1954. It was originally named Harajuku Higher Childcare School. The school was located within the Harajuku Church of the Japan Christian Church.
In 1956, the school relocated. It moved to its current location. The former Seikei Gakuen site became its new home.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 gained approval as a vocational school in 1981. The school changed its name to \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 at that time. A daytime program opened in 1982.
In 1985, the Minister of Health and Welfare designated it. It became a specialized school for training nursery teachers. The night program closed in 1995.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2006.
In March 2009, Manshi Ota became the chairman of the \u8349\u82d1 Gakuen Board. Michiko Kashiwagi became the principal of \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821.
In April 2010, the school became coeducational. A childcare worker training course system began. \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 started accepting students in the fall. It was the first vocational school in the Kanto region to do so. Admission periods became April and October.
The second school building was completed in September 2011. Earthquake reinforcement of the main building finished in March 2013.
In January 2014, Eishiro Kabazawa became the fifth principal. In May 2014, \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 celebrated its 60th anniversary.
As of July 2014, Mitsuko Yanagiuchi became the chairperson. In May 2015, a 60th-anniversary ceremony occurred.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 promotes educational cooperation. In February 2021, it partnered with Aoyama Gakuin.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821’s philosophy cherishes children. It aims to train childcare providers who “approach children with love”.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 will establish two new courses in 2025. These are the Early Childhood Education and Childcare Worker Training Course and the Childcare Worker Training Course.
The Early Childhood Education and Childcare Worker Training Course offers two certifications. Students can obtain a Kindergarten Teacher Type II license and a certified childcare worker qualification.
The Childcare Worker Training Course aims to reduce tuition fees. It allows students to gain qualifications with a four-day-a-week curriculum.
There are five reasons to choose \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821. Students can acquire four licenses in two years.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 is easily accessible in central Tokyo. It is a three-minute walk from JR Mejiro Station. It is also a ten-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station.
A kindergarten is located next to \u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821. Students can feel and learn about childcare up close.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 strongly supports beginner pianists. About 60% of new students are beginners. The school provides detailed guidance.
\u8349\u82d1\u4fdd\u80b2\u5c02\u9580\u5b66\u6821 helps each student realize their dreams. The school offers support to find desired employment opportunities.
The area around Mejiro Station once had wheat fields. Today, it is a district with many universities and vocational schools. The voices of children echo from the adjacent \u8349\u82d1 Kindergarten.