2. 1. An overview of the country---LiLi Chen
2. History of the childcare system---Lei Zhang
3. Description of the type of childcare system
(formal, informal)---Yan Wen Shi
4. Availability & Accessibility (is it for
everyone, government funded or private)—Li Yin
5. The underlying philosophy---XueLian Li
6. Training & Roles of the childcare workers---Shanhong
Zou

3. Kindergarten:
 From 1871 “kindergarten” concept introduced
 1876 First kindergarten born
 1926 The Kindergarten Ordinance enacted
 1947 Became the basic stage of school education
(ministry of education)
Day Care Centre:
 1890 First daycare center established
 From 1894 Daycare centers established within factories
 1908 Subsides provided
 1947 Became a child welfare facility
(ministry of Health and Welfare)

4. Formal:
Kindergartens
• Ministry of education
• Between 3&5 years old
• 5 hours/day
• Fixed tuition fee
Daycare Centers
• Ministry of health of welfare
• 0-5 years old
• 8 hours/day
• Flexible fee
Informal:
Unlicensed home care
Live in nanny

5. Attendance to Pre−school Education
1960s, 3-6yrs, 26.9%
1976, 2-6yrs, 63.5%
1981, 4-5yrs, 100%
Public Kindergarten & Daycare Center
Financial resources
Private Kindergarten & Daycare Center
Funding resources
Trend of Free Education
“Basic Plan for the Promotion of Education” (July 2008)
2013 +5% of attendance

6. 1. Etiquette-children learn
etiquette which is an important part
of Japanese culture.
2. Independence-children learn
independence through
participating in activities & play.
3. Confidence-children develop
their confidence by free to
play, explore and try new things.

7. Training:
Kindergarten
 Level 1 Certificate: 4 years education for university
graduates
 Level 2 Certificate: 2 years education for junior-college
graduates
Day care Center
 Level 2 Certificate: 2 years education for junior-college
graduates(Same as Kindergarten)
Educator’s roles
 Maintain health & safety policies and procedures
 Create a framework for good programs and Curriculums
 Partner with parent…