Over 30 years ago, I began my journey by opening my own childcare center, drawing upon my years of experience working in kindergartens and nurseries. As a working mother myself, this personal experience constantly inspires me to create the ideal nursery environment from a parent’s perspective, leading to countless new initiatives and dedicated efforts.

Your child’s safety is always our absolute top priority. Beyond that, we strive to cultivate a nurturing environment where children not only learn important life lessons and discipline but are also surrounded by rich experiences and exciting new discoveries every day.

In each of our centers, while valuing the preservation of Japanese language and culture, we also began extensively incorporating English into daily childcare over 10 years ago. This approach allows children, during their highly adaptable early years, to naturally acquire correct pronunciation and the rhythm of English. Our children joyfully learn English by singing and dancing, and they naturally develop their language skills through interactions with both Japanese staff who speak English and our international childcare professionals. For the children in our centers, English is not merely another subject that may have once challenged their parents in exams, but rather it is positioned as a joyful means of communication. We will continue to foster our children’s growth so they can deeply appreciate Japanese culture while confidently soaring into the international community through English.

Currently, our children regularly interact with residents from our affiliated elder care facilities. Because they’ve been accustomed to seeing seniors from an early age, not a single child cries or is afraid when they meet them. Seniors receive vibrant energy from the children, while the children develop a kind heart that cares for the elderly. Today, both the children and the seniors genuinely look forward to these special moments of connection.

The world surrounding our children is constantly changing. I believe it is my mission to provide childcare that meets the needs of the times and supports each child’s growth. With open and ongoing communication with families, I hope to continue walking alongside our children as they learn and grow. Although our centers are still evolving and constantly striving for improvement, we sincerely appreciate your continued understanding and support.

Kimiko Iikura