A Warm and Welcoming English Preschool Where Sunny Smiles Abound

SONSHINE KIDS International Christian Pre-school ~Higashikurume Tokyo

Sonshine Kids is an English preschool rooted in Christian values, dedicated to supporting your child's growth in a loving environment. Our small classes create an at-home atmosphere that is family like in quality.
In this setting children may enjoy an international environment where every day is spent entirely in English.
We accept age 2 to 6 ( before elementary school) Monday through Friday, five days a week.
School hours are 9:30 AM to 2:00 PM. For an additional fee we also offer extended care from AM 8:15 - AM 9:15 and PM 2:00 - PM 4:00.

Why Families Choose Sonshine Kids

They are considering advancing thier child to an international school.

They want their child to spend their early years in a small, attentive, and warm environment.

You aim for your child to gain strong English conversation skills as well as foundational reading and writing skills early on.

They wish to ensure their child is taught Christian values.

They have come from oversea and wish to continue their child education in English.

They wish for their child to especially mastor social skill and good manners.

If this describes you, Sonshine Kids is the perfect fit.
  ---  We welcome all families, regardless of whether you are Christian or if your child currently speaks English.
  ---  Tours and visits are always available. Why not come and experience the atmosphere of our school for yourself? Please feel free to contact us.

For Children Temporarily in Japan

We offer a short-term enrollment program for families returning home from overseas (temporary returnees) or those staying in Japan for a short period.

We are flexible in arranging the program to suit your family's schedule, so please contact us to discuss your needs.

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 2F, 3-17 Higashihonmachi, Higashikurume City, Tokyo

Nurturing Growth, One Child at a Time

Our teachers carefully observe each child's unique personality and pace.
We set individual goals, moving forward slowly and steadily, never rushing the results.
By graduation, we aim for children to achieve the English proficiency and age-appropriate life skills necessary for Japanese ementary school or international school entrance.

As a Christian school, we dedicate time each day for Bible stories and prayer.
Based on the teachings of the Bible, we hope to cultivate gentle and considerate hearts in our children.
We also collaborate with the Christian Academy in Japan (CAJ) to offer opportunities for children to interact with many English speakers outside the school, providing them with richer experiences and additional exposure to English environments.

The Three Pillars of Sonshine Kids

Since opening in 2008, we have continually enhanced our curriculum.
Our education is built on three pillars that help children learn, grow, and confidently prepare for their move to elementary school.

 1. English Education: Fluent Conversation

At Sonshine Kids, our goal is for all students to use only English when speaking with friends and teachers every day.
  ---  Daily Conversation in 6 Months: The strength of our small class size allows teachers to stay close to each child, actively teaching the necessary vocabulary and phrases. We aim for children to acquire the daily conversational ability needed for school activities within about six months of enrollment.
  ---  From Conversation to Literacy: Peer-to-peer chatting and all aspects of school life are powerful tools for learning English with English conversastion as the foundation, we gradually move on to phonics, and then reading and writing.
  ---  Our Goal: Ultimately, we aim for children to achieve a level of English proficiency sufficient to enter and thrive in an international elementary school.
[Note] Our staff are bilingual for "just-in-case" moments. If a child is injured or requires immediate attention, we can respond quickly in Japanese to ensure their safety.

 2. Life Skills: Confident Independence

We make a point of teaching various skills for independent living that children will need when they enter elementary school.
We ensure that skills such as greeting others, tidying up, maintaining cleanliness, using pens and craft tools correctly, and helping others are naturally acquired through fun daily activities and a carefully designed schedule.

 3. Moral Education: Learning Love and Compassion

Early childhood is a crucial time for children to begin understanding their relationship with god and others. We teach the gospel message from daily Bible readings that we hope will impact children's hearts drawing them to love Jesus.
Through Bible stories, we teach the importance of love for others, helping one another, and forgiveness, following Jesus example.

 Time to Move and Play

Growing bodies are full of energy! We set aside time for stretching and exercise to ensure our children are healthy and happy.
While we do not have a playground on-site, we incorporate daily walks to nearby parks where children can run and play freely.
Higashikurume City, where Sonshine Kids is located, is home to many wonderful parks! Sometimes, we venture out like we are on a field trip, exploring riversides and open fields.

 Target Age

Agea 2 to 6 ( before elementary school)
We welcome children who do not yet speak English or are still in diapers.
Children are required to bring their own lunch and water bottle.

 Fees

Registration Fee: 22,000JPY (at enrollment only)
Materials, Facilities, and Insurance: 32,230JPY (annual)
Tuition: 63,000JPY (monthly)
Other: T-shirts, Sweatshirts, Name Badge, and Hats are required.
Missionary discounts are available. Please contact us for details.

The fees for short-term enrollment are different, so please inquire.

Extended Care: Early morning and extended care from 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM is available.
Extended care fee: 680JPY/hour

Inquiries

If you are considering enrollment at our preschool, please feel free to contact us!
We also welcome visits to the school at any time.
We invite you to come and see the atmosphere of our school for yourself.

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 2F, 3-17 Higashihonmachi, Higashikurume City, Tokyo