FAQ
Frequently asked questions
The questions parents ask us most often.
English and classes
Yes. Our experienced teachers work at each child's pace, and we have Japanese nursery staff who can help in Japanese until your child settles in.
By age and English level. Each child learns in a group that fits them, so English comes naturally and without pressure.
From 1 year 8 months. The Afternoon Class is for children aged 3 and over.
Daily life
Naps are handled child by child. There is no set time when everyone sleeps; only the children who need a nap take one.
Of course. We follow each child's pace and start toilet training at a time we agree with you.
On every fine day we go to Setagaya Park. Even the youngest children walk there themselves.
Yes. In every class, a missed lesson can be made up within 1 month. Days when the school is closed are not made up.
Fees and joining
Aloha Kids is eligible for childcare subsidies. They are for parents whose ward has certified them as needing childcare (保育の必要性の認定); typical grounds are all parents working, pregnancy or childbirth, and illness or disability. The subsidy can be used for the Baby, Morning, Semi-full Day and Full Day classes, not for the Afternoon Class. The amount of the subsidy, and whether it is available to you, is at the discretion of your ward. You apply at your ward office, pay the school in full and claim the subsidy back from the ward. The Fees page shows example prices with the subsidy.
Yes. Fees are monthly, you can join part-way through a month, and you can adjust the number of days month by month.
Yes. Before you enroll, your child can join a real class as a trial lesson. Trials are paid (Baby Class: ¥5,000 + ¥580 for lunch for 1 lesson; Morning Class: ¥15,000 + ¥1,160 for two lunches for both lessons together; Afternoon Class: ¥10,000 for both lessons together), with no enrollment or annual fee. Semi-full Day and Full Day families start with the Morning Class trial. Visits are free and can be arranged at any time, beginning at 10:00 in the morning. Your child is welcome to join in.
Yes. The second child's enrollment fee is 50% off. When attending 2 or more days a week, the lower of the two monthly fees is 15% off.
Fees are paid by bank transfer, and we explain the payment details when you enroll. If your child is leaving Aloha Kids, please give us one month's notice. Extended care must be requested by the day before.
Anything else? Call or email us any time.
Book a trial lesson or a visit
Leaving your child somewhere new is a big step. Before you enroll, your child can join a real class. Visits are welcome at any time.