Career Field Creates Picture-Book-Style Recruitment Brochure to Tell a Daycare's Story
Career Field Co., Ltd., a recruitment support firm specializing in the childcare industry, has produced a new recruitment brochure for 'Pioneer Kids,' a daycare center operated by the Social Welfare Corporation Chofu Shiragumo Fukushikai. Adopting a picture-book format that begins with a child's simple question, the brochure aims to convey the center's educational philosophy and daily atmosphere as a story, rather than just listing job conditions. This initiative is an attempt at employer branding that fosters empathy, addressing the issue where childcare students feel that 'all daycare centers look the same.'
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■ To Better Convey the Daycare's Deep Appeal
Typically, recruitment brochures list a facility's overview, systems, and salary. However, a challenge remained: does this information alone sufficiently communicate 'what kind of childcare is practiced?' or 'what beliefs guide the staff?' Feedback from childcare students and vocational school teachers often included comments like 'all the centers look the same' and 'they all say they are child-centered, but I can't tell the difference.'
This new booklet was born from a desire to respond to this situation with a different approach. The content is also intended to be read by parents, not just job candidates.
■ A Book That Reads Like a Picture Book, Starting with a Child's Question
The booklet begins with a child's words: 'Hey, why are there no rainbows on rainy days?' At Pioneer Kids, daily childcare activities stem from the children's own interests and curiosities. The center practices a form of care where adults do not simply provide answers, but rather explore them together with the children. In reality, children's interests emerge one after another, with questions like 'Where does the river water come from?' and desires like 'I want to build a house for dragonfly larvae in the yard!'
The booklet is structured so that as one reads, a picture of the center gradually emerges—what the children feel, how the caregivers interact with them, and the kind of time that flows from these accumulated moments.
The illustrations in the booklet were created by a designer based on actual photographs.
■ Document Requests and Tours
This recruitment brochure can be requested through the 'Coco-cari WEB' website at the page listed below. Center tours are also available at any time.
・Pioneer Kids Recruitment Brochure Request & Tour Information:
https://www.coco-cari.jp/recruit/03146
Contact Information:
Social Welfare Corporation Chofu Shiragumo Fukushikai (Head Office)
Address: 1-24-7 Yakumodai, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
TEL: 042-452-8800
■ About Social Welfare Corporation Chofu Shiragumo Fukushikai
Based in Chofu, Tokyo, this social welfare corporation operates seven daycare centers and three play centers. It respects the autonomy of each child and implements care that incorporates principles from New Zealand's early childhood curriculum 'Te Whāriki' and the Swedish-born nature experience program 'Mulle Education.' While also valuing Japan's 24 solar terms and 72 microseasons, the corporation connects children's discoveries and learning through interaction with nature.
■ About Career Field Co., Ltd.
Career Field Co., Ltd. develops recruitment support services specializing in the childcare industry. The company recognized that traditional recruitment brochures, which prioritize 'conveying information,' struggle to communicate the differences between centers and the true essence of their childcare. This project is an attempt to transform recruitment materials from 'information' into a 'story,' aiming to spark a desire in job seekers to 'know more about this center' beyond just the employment conditions.
For over 20 years, the company has been involved in recruitment support for childcare facilities, operating the 'Coco-cari' job portal, planning and producing recruitment PR, and running the 'Coco-cari Academy' for childcare worker certification, providing practical support for talent acquisition challenges in the industry.
Typically, recruitment brochures list a facility's overview, systems, and salary. However, a challenge remained: does this information alone sufficiently communicate 'what kind of childcare is practiced?' or 'what beliefs guide the staff?' Feedback from childcare students and vocational school teachers often included comments like 'all the centers look the same' and 'they all say they are child-centered, but I can't tell the difference.'
This new booklet was born from a desire to respond to this situation with a different approach. The content is also intended to be read by parents, not just job candidates.
■ A Book That Reads Like a Picture Book, Starting with a Child's Question
The booklet begins with a child's words: 'Hey, why are there no rainbows on rainy days?' At Pioneer Kids, daily childcare activities stem from the children's own interests and curiosities. The center practices a form of care where adults do not simply provide answers, but rather explore them together with the children. In reality, children's interests emerge one after another, with questions like 'Where does the river water come from?' and desires like 'I want to build a house for dragonfly larvae in the yard!'
The booklet is structured so that as one reads, a picture of the center gradually emerges—what the children feel, how the caregivers interact with them, and the kind of time that flows from these accumulated moments.
The illustrations in the booklet were created by a designer based on actual photographs.
■ Document Requests and Tours
This recruitment brochure can be requested through the 'Coco-cari WEB' website at the page listed below. Center tours are also available at any time.
・Pioneer Kids Recruitment Brochure Request & Tour Information:
https://www.coco-cari.jp/recruit/03146
Contact Information:
Social Welfare Corporation Chofu Shiragumo Fukushikai (Head Office)
Address: 1-24-7 Yakumodai, Chofu-shi, Tokyo
TEL: 042-452-8800
■ About Social Welfare Corporation Chofu Shiragumo Fukushikai
Based in Chofu, Tokyo, this social welfare corporation operates seven daycare centers and three play centers. It respects the autonomy of each child and implements care that incorporates principles from New Zealand's early childhood curriculum 'Te Whāriki' and the Swedish-born nature experience program 'Mulle Education.' While also valuing Japan's 24 solar terms and 72 microseasons, the corporation connects children's discoveries and learning through interaction with nature.
■ About Career Field Co., Ltd.
Career Field Co., Ltd. develops recruitment support services specializing in the childcare industry. The company recognized that traditional recruitment brochures, which prioritize 'conveying information,' struggle to communicate the differences between centers and the true essence of their childcare. This project is an attempt to transform recruitment materials from 'information' into a 'story,' aiming to spark a desire in job seekers to 'know more about this center' beyond just the employment conditions.
For over 20 years, the company has been involved in recruitment support for childcare facilities, operating the 'Coco-cari' job portal, planning and producing recruitment PR, and running the 'Coco-cari Academy' for childcare worker certification, providing practical support for talent acquisition challenges in the industry.