Hello and welcome -

Most families need childcare services, especially when they move abroad and do not have an extended family network. As you settle into your new life, you may need to locate reliable and safe child care services – but how?

What should people expect to pay for childcare in Japan? What services or classes are available? What qualifications are required for staff? What are the usual opening hours?

Please share your experience with childcare in Japan. What tips and advice can you offer to newcomers? What questions do you have about childcare? Can you recommend a childcare facility in Japan?

Thanks for your recommendations, tips, and advice!

 

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