KidZania Experience Turns Preschool 'Play' into 'Rich Learning':保育 Support Tool Supervised by Mukogawa Women's University Lecturer Launched

KCJ GROUP, which operates the children's occupational and social experience facility 'KidZania,' has collaborated with Mukogawa Women's University to create the 'KidZania Waku Waku Challenge Tool' for preschoolers, launching on June 1, 2026. Supervised by Akeyo Okada, a lecturer at Mukogawa Women's University's Faculty of Education, the tool incorporates professional approaches focusing on the 'five areas of childcare' important in early childhood. It is a downloadable activity support tool designed for continuous use in childcare settings before and after visiting KidZania, helping children connect their play to spontaneous learning. KCJ GROUP has built a system that connects the extraordinary experience of visiting KidZania to daily childcare, utilizing its expertise in experiential education. It also contributes to creating an environment where childcare workers can focus on daily care by reducing preparation time for pre- and post-excursion guidance.