Kodomo no Machi Inc. Certified as "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)" for Second Consecutive Year
Kodomo no Machi Inc. has been certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)" for the second consecutive year by the Japan Health Council. Key initiatives include improving operational efficiency through the introduction of childcare ICT systems, maintaining a 100% regular health checkup rate, providing mental care through stress checks, enhancing paid leave, and rebranding "menstrual leave" as "F-leave" (covering menstruation and infertility treatment) to promote a comfortable working environment for female employees.
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Kodomo no Machi Inc. (Headquarters: Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture; Representative Director: Kiyotaka Yamada), a group company of Japan Kodomo Holdings, is pleased to announce that it has been certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-sized Enterprise Category)" by the Japan Health Council. This marks the second consecutive year of certification.
Main Initiatives (Specific Measures)
[IT for Business Efficiency]
By introducing a childcare ICT system, administrative tasks such as contact books and attendance management have been digitized. This has significantly increased the time staff can spend with children.
[Health Checkups and Aftercare]
We maintain a 100% regular health checkup rate. We actively encourage employees who require re-examination to undergo it.
[Mental Health Maintenance (Mental Care)]
In addition to conducting stress checks, we utilize SNS and other tools to create an open workplace environment.
[Promotion of Work-Life Balance]
To enhance paid leave, we have implemented "10 days granted on the date of joining" and "acquisition in 1-hour increments." Furthermore, we are promoting the creation of an environment where female employees can continue to work in their own way, regardless of changes in life stages. As part of this, we have rebranded and upgraded the traditional "menstrual leave" to "F-leave (menstruation and infertility treatment support)."
*Clarification of the origin of "F-leave":
"Female," "Future," "Flexible" initials.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Kodomo no Machi Inc. (100% owned by Japan Kodomo Holdings Co., Ltd.)
Representative: Kiyotaka Yamada, Representative Director
Headquarters: Estate Ozone 701, 2-8-26 Ozone, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 462-0826
Established: August 30, 2012
Business Activities: Operation of authorized nursery schools
Keywords: Nursery school, Nagoya City, working style, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, nursery teacher, children, childcare, anyone can attend
Main Initiatives (Specific Measures)
[IT for Business Efficiency]
By introducing a childcare ICT system, administrative tasks such as contact books and attendance management have been digitized. This has significantly increased the time staff can spend with children.
[Health Checkups and Aftercare]
We maintain a 100% regular health checkup rate. We actively encourage employees who require re-examination to undergo it.
[Mental Health Maintenance (Mental Care)]
In addition to conducting stress checks, we utilize SNS and other tools to create an open workplace environment.
[Promotion of Work-Life Balance]
To enhance paid leave, we have implemented "10 days granted on the date of joining" and "acquisition in 1-hour increments." Furthermore, we are promoting the creation of an environment where female employees can continue to work in their own way, regardless of changes in life stages. As part of this, we have rebranded and upgraded the traditional "menstrual leave" to "F-leave (menstruation and infertility treatment support)."
*Clarification of the origin of "F-leave":
"Female," "Future," "Flexible" initials.
[Company Profile]
Company Name: Kodomo no Machi Inc. (100% owned by Japan Kodomo Holdings Co., Ltd.)
Representative: Kiyotaka Yamada, Representative Director
Headquarters: Estate Ozone 701, 2-8-26 Ozone, Kita-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture 462-0826
Established: August 30, 2012
Business Activities: Operation of authorized nursery schools
Keywords: Nursery school, Nagoya City, working style, Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry, nursery teacher, children, childcare, anyone can attend
FAQ
For how many consecutive years has Kodomo no Machi Inc. been certified as a "Health and Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026"?
It has been certified for two consecutive years.
What is "F-leave"?
It is a revamped version of the traditional "menstrual leave," which now covers not only menstruation but also infertility treatment. The name comes from the initials of "Female," "Future," and "Flexible."