きのねで過ごす一日
A Day at Kinone Space
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9:00 登園後、まずは園庭で外遊び
9:30 室内で体を動かしてから、歌やお話
10:00 外遊び。自然散策に出かけることも
11:30 お昼ごはん。食後は外遊びや絵本など
1:00 お迎え
天気の良い日はできるだけ自然の中へ出かけ、季節の移ろいやさまざまな発見を体で感じます。
金曜日はお弁当を持って、散歩や遠足など、園外での活動が中心になります。
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9:00 am Arrival and outdoor play in the garden
9:30 am Indoor movement time, followed by singing and storytime
10:00 am Outdoor play, with visits to nearby parks or nature walks
11:30 am Lunch time. After eating, children enjoy outdoor play or quiet time with books
1:00 pm Pick-up
When the weather is nice, we spend as much time as possible outdoors, exploring seasonal changes together.
On Fridays, children bring a packed lunch and enjoy off-site activities such as longer walks or small excursions.
きのねで過ごす一年
A year at Kinone Space
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年間行事
８月 ワークパーティ、親睦会
10月 パンプキン探し
11月 大人劇
12月 子ども劇、クリスマス制作、絵本交換
１月 どんと焼き、餅つき
２月 節分の豆まき、味噌作り
３月 ひな祭り
４月 ワークパーティ、お泊り会
５月 こどもの日、遠足、リズム遊び発表会
６月 運動会、卒園式定期的な活動
親子で参加するリズムの時間（月に2回）
子どもの成長をお祝いする会（月に1回）
懇談会（月に1回）
その他の活動
育児に関する映画の上映会
特別講師を招いての勉強会や座談会
日本語の絵本の貸し出し
有志保護者によるボランティア活動
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Seasonal Events
August – Community Work Party & Social Gathering
October – Pumpkin Search
November – Adult Theater Performance
December – Children’s Play, Holiday Crafts, Picture Book Exchange
January – New Year Fire Ceremony & Mochi Making
February – Setsubun Bean Tossing & Miso Making
March – Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival)
April – Community Work Party & Overnight Event
May – Children’s Day, Field Trip, Rhythm & Movement Showcase
June – Sports Day & Graduation Celebration
Regular Activities
Rhythm and movement time for children and caregivers (twice a month)
Monthly celebration of each child’s growth
Monthly parent meetings
Additional Activities
Parenting-related film screenings
Workshops and talks with guest speakers
Lending library of Japanese picture books
Volunteer activities led by families in the community
きのねのお昼ごはん
Meals at Kinone Space
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食べるものが心と身体の健康の土台になると考え、食材選びを大切にしています。基本的に乳製品やお肉は使わず、デザートも含めてすべて手作りです。
きのねの畑で採れた野菜を中心に、素材の味を活かした給食を用意しています。
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We believe that what children eat plays an important role in both physical and emotional well-being. Our meals are mostly plant-based, and everything—including desserts—is made from scratch.
Meals feature vegetables grown in Kinone’s garden, prepared simply to let natural flavors shine.
キンダークラス
Kinder Class at Kinone Space
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きのねのキンダークラスでは、読み書きを早く教えることよりも、まずは体を存分に使って遊ぶことを大切にしています。
その土台の上で、仲間と共にチャレンジし、内面も身体も見守られながら、豊かな体験を重ねていきます。
この時期は、「人間としての根っこ（心と身体の基礎）」を太くたくましく育てる大切な時間です。
「自分はできる」「自分を知る」という自己肯定感や、仲間への信頼感を体験すること。
それが、これからの長い人生を支える芯になると私たちは考えています。
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In Kinone’s Kinder Class, our focus is not on teaching reading and writing early.
Instead, we believe it is most important for children to play fully and freely with their whole bodies.
On this foundation, children learn to take on challenges together with their peers while being supported and gently guided by caring adults. Through these experiences, they grow both physically and emotionally.
We see this stage of childhood as a precious time to strengthen the roots of being human—the foundations of both body and heart.
Experiencing the feeling of “I can do it,” discovering who they are, and learning to trust their friends—we believe these experiences become the inner strength that supports children throughout their lives.
参加費
Participation Fee
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通園日は、基本的に週4日（火・水・木・金）です。
メンバーシップ費：年間＄50
教材費：年間＄100-300
修繕費：年間＄100
日額：$60保護者がお手伝いに入る日は保育料免除
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Children attend 4 days per week (Tuesday–Friday).
Membership Fee: $50 per year
Materials Fee: $100–300 per year
Maintenance Fee: $100 per year
Daily Rate: $60 per dayTuition is waived on days when parents help as volunteers.
For Families Who Do Not Speak Japanese
日本語を話さないご家庭の方へ
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At Kinone Space, Japanese is the primary language used in our daily childcare program.
At the same time, we have some children who do not speak Japanese at home and who had little or no exposure to Japanese before enrolling.
Our caregivers are Japanese speakers, and activities such as songs, storytime, and special events are conducted in Japanese. Seasonal and special events are centered around traditional Japanese culture.
That said, our staff are generally able to communicate in English as well. Parent meetings are held in both Japanese and English, and volunteer interpreters may join when needed. Many of our families also speak English, and informal support naturally happens within the community.
At Kinone Space, we value creating a welcoming environment where language differences do not become a barrier, and where everyone can feel comfortable and included.
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きのねでは主に日本語を使用していますが、ご家庭で日本語を話さず、入園するまで日常的に日本語に触れたことのなかった子どもたちも在園しています。
保育者は日本語話者で、歌や絵本も日本語のものを使用しています。また、特別な行事は日本の伝統行事を中心に行っています。
一方で、スタッフは基本的に英語での対応も可能です。懇談会は日本語と英語の両方で行い、必要に応じてボランティアの通訳が入ることもあります。保護者の中にも、英語を話せる方が多くいらっしゃいます。
きのねでは、言葉が壁とならないよう、誰もが安心して関われるコミュニティづくりを大切にしています。