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A diverse international environment broadens your horizons.
Hosen Kindergarten, which has many children of foreign nationality, is an international exchange kindergarten where children can be exposed to various cultures and values through interaction with educational facilities on U.S. military bases.
Through interactions with diverse people, students feel closer to the world, learn about diversity, and cultivate a broad perspective that connects to the future.
History
November 1965
Permission for installation granted by the Governor of Kanagawa Prefecture.
March 1966
Becomes a training kindergarten for Kokugakuin University's Early Childhood Education College.
April 1966
Hosen Kindergarten Parents' Association Inaugural General Meeting Held
November 1971
5th Anniversary Celebration Ceremony, School Song Establishment
April 1980
It will become Toyoizumi Kindergarten, part of the Sato Gakuin School Corporation.
April 1984
Joined the Sagamihara Early Childhood Education Council
June 1990
Renovation work on the school building is complete.
November 1990
Founding anniversary ceremony held
February 1999
Construction of the school building extension has been completed.
November 2000
35th Anniversary Commemorative Ceremony Held
September 2001
New bicycle parking and parking area completed.
December 2002
Playground expansion project completed.
March 2004
Received a letter of appreciation from the Commander of Camp Zama.
August 2004
Winner of the Education Category at the PIXI Awards (Asia-Pacific printing competition)
August 2005
Seismic reinforcement work on the school building completed, direct 110 emergency call alarm system installed.
August 2006
Courtyard expansion work completed.
August 2008
Renovation work on the school building and replacement of air conditioning equipment have been completed.
November 2008
Solar power generation system completed
August 2010
Complete painting work for the school building, rooftop, exterior walls, and playground equipment.
August 2012
Repainting work on the old floor inside the park
August 2013
Complete replacement of artificial turf in the courtyard
August 2015
50th Anniversary of Founding - New Fixed Playground Equipment Installed in the Schoolyard
March 2016
Publication of the 50th anniversary commemorative magazine "Izumi" and planting of a commemorative tree.
July 2016
Received an award from Camp Zama Headquarters.
December 2016
Renovation work for the office entrance.
June 2017
Fuji Xerox Pixie Awards Ceremony (Taiwan)
February 2018
Expansion of the schoolyard, replacement of the exterior fence.
May 2019
Replacement of all telephone/intercom systems in each room and throughout the entire facility.
August 2020
Repainting of the foundations of the first and second floor terraces of the school building.
October 2021
Introducing "Communavi," a navigation system connecting the nursery school and families.
August 2022
Renovation work on the toilets on the 1st and 2nd floors; partial renovation work on the garden fence.
August 2023
Renovation work for the kitchenette on the first floor
August 2024
Floor replacement work inside the school building
August 2025
Urethane coating work on the rooftop
August 2026
Floor replacement work in each classroom
August 2026
Website renewal
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Garden overview
Company name
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Sato Gakuin Educational Foundation
Founding
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November 1965
Chairman
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Naoto Sato
Principal
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Toyoaki Sato
Iocation
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252-0321
Kanagawa Prefecture, Sagamihara City, Minami Ward, Sagamidai 2-9-4
Telephone number
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042-744-1539
FAX
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042-744-1550
Target age
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Children aged 3 to 6 years old (before elementary school enrollment)
Holding time
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Regular childcare hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Capacity
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270 students (9 classes, prefecturally approved capacity)
Staff composition
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Chairperson (1), Principal (1), Teachers (11), Physical Education Instructor (1), Assistant Teacher / Administrative Staff (1), Drivers (2), School Physician (1), School Dentist (1), and School Pharmacist (1)
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