ENTRANCE INFO

School Application

Welcome and thank you very much for applying to the Nakayoshi Preschool.

Please fill out the registration form in the school office. If there is no available space, please bring the application form into the office. It costs $30 to place your child on the waiting list. This fee is non-refundable. Please call for further assistance.

THE SYSTEM

The Preschool has adopted the combined system of preschool and daycare. All our children learn through play and our age-appropriate curriculum in the morning. In the afternoon, they eat lunch, take a nap, and do afternoon activities (e.g. listen to the teacher reading books, draw pictures, etc.)

The Nakayoshi Preschool starts in September and ends June. We accept new students throughout the year. Summer session starts Mid-June and ends August.

1. THE HOURS

Programs Days Hours
Daily Preschool Monday to Friday 7:30 am – 5:30 pm
Sat. Preschool(Temporarily closed) Saturday Only 7:30 am – 12:00 pm
Mommy & Me Class(Temporarily closed) (Detail Tuesday 10:00 am – 11:30 am

2. PROGRAM

All the classes are held in Japanese.

Children experience human relations (listening teachers, learning get along with others, sharing, cooperating, problem solving, etc.). Children are exposed to music, rhythm expression, arts and crafts and physical exercise through various tools and methods.

3. ANNUAL EVENTS & OTHER ACTIVITIES

  • Halloween Parade
  • Performance Day (Christmas, Santa Clause, Stage Play & Musical Instruments)
  • Class Observation
  • Mamemaki
  • Hina Matsuri
  • Egg Hunt
  • Sports Day
  • Children’s Day
  • Tanabata (Star Festival) and Watermelon Bust
  • Natsu Matsuri
  • Water Play
  • Birthday Party

4. STUDENT ACCIDENT INSURANCE

Student Accident Insurance is purchased by the Gardena Buddhist Church.
The benefit will be paid for those eligible expenses not covered by other insurance or health plans.