Solving Childcare and Education Concerns for Dual-Income Households: Bilingual Preschool "i Kids Star®" Offering Extended Care Until 8 PM and 5 Specialized Educational Programs to Hold Enrollment Briefing Sessions Nationwide for the 2027 Academic Year

Comprehensive education service company Yaruki Switch Group (Chuo-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Naoshi Takahashi; hereinafter, Yaruki Switch Group) operates the bilingual and active preschool "i Kids Star®." Enrollment briefing sessions for prospective students for the 2027 academic year (Reiwa 9) will be held at each school nationwide in June 2026.

Resolving the Dilemma of Childcare vs. Education for Dual-Income Households

Currently, with the increase in dual-income households, securing childcare hours has become a pressing issue. However, beyond simply providing care, there is a rapidly growing need for high-quality education during early childhood due to future anxieties. Furthermore, in an unpredictable era, education that fosters independence and an international perspective, rather than traditional rote learning, is demanded.

i Kids Star achieves both the function of a nursery school with extended childcare until 8 PM and five high-quality educational programs: bilingual education, intellectual education, physical education, life skills education, and programming. Leveraging its locations near train stations, it simultaneously supports the work styles of busy parents and provides an educational environment that draws out children's infinite potential, thereby addressing modern societal challenges.

Two Highly Anticipated New Schools "Urawa Misono" and "Katsushika Kanamachi" to Open in April 2027

Due to popular demand, we are expanding into two new prominent areas.

i Kids Star Urawa Misono (Saitama City, Saitama Prefecture): Opening in an area popular with child-rearing generations, combining the convenience of a starting station with a rich living environment.

i Kids Star Katsushika Kanamachi (Katsushika Ward, Tokyo): Located in a prime spot, a 4-minute walk from Kanamachi Station, an area attracting attention for redevelopment. It will open above the commercial facility "MARK IS Katsushika Kanamachi," pursuing convenience.

Forming the Foundation of Learning with Early Childhood Education from Age 2 (Nenshosho)

i Kids Star is strengthening its acceptance system for 2-year-old classes. Staff warmly support children in their first group living experience, stimulating intellectual curiosity from an early age. Through play and experiences, children develop confidence in their abilities, building a solid foundation for lifelong learning.

Three Values Provided by i Kids Star

1. Education through five programs cultivated by each brand of Yaruki Switch Group

We offer a balanced implementation of five programs: bilingual education incorporating methods from Yaruki Switch Group's English brands (WinBe, Kids Duo, Kids Duo Advanced), intellectual education from the intellectual development preschool: Child-Eyes, physical education from the sports school: Ninja Nine, programming from Programming Education HALLO, and life skills combining knowledge from each brand. This approach avoids bias towards specific fields and maximizes future options.

2. Visualization of growth through monthly presentations

Monthly presentations and speeches showcase the learning outcomes in English, intellectual development, and physical activity. Parents can truly feel their children's steady growth.

3. Support system that thoroughly eliminates burdens on working parents

All schools are located near train stations, offer extended childcare from 7:30 AM to 8:00 PM, and have a system that minimizes the burden of various preparations, fully backing the careers of full-time working parents.

2026 Enrollment Briefing Session Schedule

We will provide detailed explanations of our policies, curriculum, and application guidelines for enrollment in spring 2027 (April).

*In addition to applications for the 2027 academic year, mid-year enrollment for the 2026 academic year is also accepted at each school depending on availability. For urgent inquiries, please contact each school.

Miyagi Prefecture

● i Kids Star Sendai Higashiguchi (Sendai City)

Date: June 13 (Saturday) 10:00-12:00

Venue: i Kids Star Sendai Higashiguchi School Building

〒983-0851 Miyagino-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi Prefecture, Tsutsujigaoka 101-1, 3rd Floor

URL: https://www.ikidsstar.jp/classrooms/detail/2625/

Tochigi Prefecture

● i Kids Star Utsunomiya (Utsunomiya City)

Date: June 27 (Saturday) 10:00-12:00

Venue: i Kids Star Utsunomiya School Building

〒321-0953 3-1-3 Higashishukugo, Utsunomiya City, Tochigi Prefecture

URL: https://www.ikidsstar.jp/classrooms/detail/2405/

Saitama Prefecture

● i Kids Star Urawa Misono (Saitama City) (New School: Opening April 2027)