What is YGK Joey Class?
YGK Joey Class is Yokohama YMCA's English immersion childcare program for 2-year-olds (*1).
*1=Age as of April 1 of the relevant school year
*2=In Joey's class, teachers basically use English in all aspects of childcare and activities. We do not force your child to speak English. We make sure that each child is comfortable with English at their own pace.
Why YGK Joey?
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Each Child is a Protagonist
In a place of learning and nurturing, the protagonist is always each child. We place the utmost importance on a place where each child is truly respected and can encounter and play with what they are interested in and what they like to do.
- A place where each child can be themselves
- An environment where children feel safe and secure
- A series of small successes that nurture independence
- Teachers and staff who are Co-Learners, accompanying children with love and care
- A schedule that allows children to become familiar with English in a fun and easy way
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Growing up among people
Yokohama Chuo YMCA, where YGK Joey is located, is a crossroads-like complex where many people of various ages, languages, and cultural backgrounds come and go. The children will grow up safely and healthily while interacting with many people and being watched over by warm eyes.
- Interaction and joint events with children from YMCA Global Kindergarten
- Participation in a variety of classes in the building, including swimming, P.E., etc. (optional)
- Worldwide YMCA network
- 14 licensed Japanese preschools in the prefecture
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We are your supporters!
We are here to be a supporter of parents who are busy with the daily demands of work and household chores, so that we can be a safe place for them to leave their precious children, and by doing so, they can enjoy their time with their children even more.
- Daily report delivery to share daily activities with families
- Choice of preferred days of the week (can be changed monthly) NEW!
- Choice of number of days per week to participate (2-5 days per week) NEW!
- Extended day care available (8:30-18:00) NEW!
- Available for urgent requests for extended childcare use NEW!
- Long term childcare available (optional) NEW!
- Monthly fee based on the default number of childcare days per month NEW!
- No fixed fees other than childcare fees (facility fees, materials fees, etc.)
- Enrollment and withdrawal on a monthly basis is possible
Admission Information
Maximum enrollment
● 10 children per day, Total number of half-day and full-day courses
【Fees at the time of enrollment】
Yokohama YMCA admission fee 1,000 yen (tax-exempt) YMCA Joey admission fee 22,000 yen (tax included)
【Sample of monthly payment】
The total amount to be paid will vary depending on the combination of days of the week because the default number of childcare days differs depending on the day of the week.
Yen
| Days | Course | Apr | May | Jun | Per day |
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| 2 day *Tue and Fri |
Half Day/9:30-12:00 | 21,600 | 32,400 | 28,800 | 3,960 |
| Full Day/9:30-14:30 | 21,600 | 57,915 | 51,480 | 6,435 | |
| 3 day *Tue, Thu and Fri. |
Half Day/9:30-12:00 | 31,050 | 48,300 | 41,400 | 3,795 |
| Full Day/9:30-14:30 | 31,050 | 86,240 | 73,920 | 6,113 | |
| 4 day *Tue, Wed, Thu and Fri. |
Half Day/9:30-12:00 | 42,250 | 58,500 | 52,000 | 3,575 |
| Full Day/9:30-14:30 | 42,250 | 104,940 | 93,280 | 5,792 | |
| 5 day Mon thru Fri. |
Half Day/9:30-12:00 | 51,850 | 67,100 | 64,050 | 3,355 |
| Full Day/9:30-14:30 | 51,850 | 121,000 | 115,500 | 5,470 |
*All amounts are in Japanese yen.
*Fees for full-day courses may change in April due to the introductory childcare period.
【Extended Care Fees】
660 yen (tax included)/30 min.
A snack fee will be charged separately (for those using after-school care).
Daily Flow
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- 8:30-9:30
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Before-School (available every 30 minutes)
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- 9:30
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Arrival at school
Parents can share today's health condition, mood, etc. of their children via online contact books.
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Unpack
Let’s practice taking care of yourself.
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Morning meeting
Good morning! Is everyone here? Let's go over today's schedule. Let's have fun getting used to English by playing with hands, singing, and doing activities with movement.
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Hydration, Bathroom time
Children are encouraged to try their best to put on and take off their clothes by themselves
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Choice Time / Outdoor Time
Let’s find our favorite play. We will go outside when the weather is nice.
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- 12:00
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Story time
It's time for our half-day friends to go home.
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Lunch Time
It's fun to eat lunch together!
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Choice Time/Active Time
Let's find and enjoy our favorite games.
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- 14:30
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Good-bye time
Online Daily Report on how your child is doing at preschool is sent to you.
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- 18:00
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After School (available every 30 minutes)
Homemade snacks are provided by a nearby restaurant.