Address:
2-5-5 Tama-cho, Fuchu, Tokyo 183-0002
Tel/fax: 0423-63-8419 from inside Japan
Tel/fax: 81-423-63-8419 from outside Japan
Stephanie Kadowaki, Director (speaks Japanese)
E-Mail: westtokyopreschool@yahoo.com
Summary of Features
- Ages 3, 4, & 5
- Enrollment 27
- Our morning program is from 9:00am to 1:00pm. All children are welcome.
- 4 and 5 year olds can stay until 3:00pm during which time more advanced instruction takes place.
- Our program prepares children for ASIJ and other International schools, so all instruction is in English.
- High parent involvement
- All nationalities welcome
West Tokyo Preschool (WTPS) is a private and independent Preschool for 3, 4 and 5 year olds.
WTPS was established in 1972 by two teachers from the American School in Japan (ASIJ) and
until 1977 was located at the Lutheran Seminary near ICU campus. It was then moved to the
ASIJ campus. WTPS moved to its current location in 1983. WTPS was originally created to
meet the needs of ASIJ teachers and the foreign business community near ASIJ. It has now
expanded to include children of English speaking multi-cultural families in the West Tokyo
area. It was incorporated with and continues to maintain an American cultural atmosphere and
celebrates and observes American holidays and customs. WTPS was formerly known as West
Tokyo Nursery. In March 1990 its new name was adopted to reflect a more accurate description
of the program.
The West Tokyo Preschool prepares children to:
- Express effectively through verbal and non-verbal communication for social and academic purposes.
- Become literate in reading and writing the English language.
- self-confidence and self-awareness about themselves.
- self-awareness about their environmental surroundings.
- Develop an understanding and appreciate different ethnicities,
cultures, gender, and values.
- Develop an understanding and/or awareness about communities.
- Become participants in contributing to the communities.
- Become effective and analytical thinkers and problem solvers.
The lessons and/or activities provided in the classroom setting comply with these goals and meet the standards
of the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC), Council of Exceptional Children (CEC),
and Teachers of English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL).
We believe in an open environment in which each child is free to investigate and experiment.
Play is a child's way of learning. Through play a child meets new challenges and gains
understanding of his/her environment. A trained teacher and assistant are with the children
at all times. The curriculum offers a balance of individual and group activities designed
to promote creativity, self-esteem, language development, cognitive skills, physical fitness,
environment awareness and social skills.
WTPS is located in a sunny first floor residence and is equipped with a kitchen.
The Preschool is situated in a quiet neighborhood near ASIJ. Teachers and children
walk to the neighborhood playground for daily outdoor playtime and activities.
Our Preschool program offers a 9:00am – 1:00pm session for 3 – 5 year olds. You may choose
to send your child for 3 or 5 days.
An optional Extended Day Program operates from 1:00pm – 3:00pm, October to June for
eligible 4 – 5 year olds from within the regular program. This Extended Day Program is
designed to enrich language and prepare the children for school entry.
Daily Program
| Time | Activity |
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| 9:00am | Arrival/Free Play |
| 9:30am | Circle Time |
| 10:30am | Group Activities |
| 11:30am | Lunch |
| 12:15pm | Playground |
| 1:00pm | Home Time for AM Children/
PM Children Snack |
| 1:30pm | Extended Academic Program |
| 3:00pm | Home Time |
WTPS follows the ASIJ holiday calendar. In addition two
Japanese holidays are also observed.
This page last updated 16, September 2007
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