Toyonaka City's "Elementary School Supervision Program from 7 AM" Receives Best Childcare System Award
Toyonaka City's "Elementary School Supervision Program from 7 AM" received the "2025 Best Childcare System Award (Declining Birthrate Countermeasures Category Award)" organized by the Japan Childcare System Organization. This program, launched in Reiwa 6 (2024) fiscal year, addresses the "first-grade barrier" issue by providing supervision for elementary school children from 7 AM at municipal elementary schools, supporting parents in balancing work and childcare.
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Toyonaka City's "Elementary School Supervision Program from 7 AM" was awarded the "2025 Best Childcare System Award (Declining Birthrate Countermeasures Category Award)" by the Japan Childcare System Organization. This initiative aims to resolve the "first-grade barrier," a challenge where parents face difficulties balancing work and childcare due to shorter school hours compared to daycare. The program, which started in Reiwa 6 (2024) fiscal year, involves municipal elementary schools accepting children from 7 AM, with supervision provided by dedicated staff without burdening teachers. The award recognized the program's utility for diverse families amidst changing work styles and lifestyles, and its expected effectiveness in addressing the declining birthrate. Toyonaka City plans to continue enhancing childcare support and promoting the socialization of childcare to become the number one city for ease of raising children.