THE HEART OF JOY
Our Founder & School Philosophy
Discover the story behind Joy to the World, the spirit of Aloha, and the values that have guided our school since 1999.
A little Aloha, a whole lot of Joy!
Behind every smile is a story. Meet Jerry and discover the heart, history, and ʻOhana spirit of our school.
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Joy Values
Education for All, Safety for All, & Opportunities for All
Education for All
Children deserve the best education. So whether Joy to the World is your first school at 18 months old to two years old, or if you are starting at three years or older, we are ready for your child. After graduating from Joy to the World, many students stay in our Afterschool programs while going to Japanese Elementary schools. Others go on to International Elementary schools here in Tokyo and around the world.
Through more than 25 years of teaching children of all levels and ages, we have learned to nurture children, celebrate their individuality, and encourage their strengths.
Safety for All
Schools that take care of very young children must plan for lots of common illnesses. Although we had a comprehensive system in place, we have improved our hygiene and medical reporting systems in response to the coronavirus pandemic. Along with detailed cleaning and sanitizing routines, we require students to get a doctor's release after recovering from contagious illnesses. We also work directly with the city hall when necessary.
Opportunities for All
Preparing an international, progressive, safe, and smart school requires many resources; staff, time, and planning. Yet, we do it because we want children to have the best foundation for their future success.
You found our school because you know how crucial early childhood education is. So please take the next step, and ask us about special tuition offers and how you can join the Joy family!
Services & Information
5-11-17 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo 112-0002, Japan
Childcare Facility: 4th Floor
September 1999
Jerry Hanus
Hamid Heidrich
64 children: 16 children up to 2 years old; 48 children 3 years old and above
Reinforced-concrete building (1 basement level and 7 floors above ground). Childcare space: approximately 100–105 m² on the 4th floor.
Monday–Friday: Main Program 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Extended Care: 8:00–9:30 a.m. and 2:00–6:00 p.m.
Full-time: ¥134,000/month
Part-time: ¥63,000–¥113,000/month
Extended Care: ¥1,300/hour
Monday–Friday, 9:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.: 6 childcare staff and 2 support staff
Extended Care: 4 childcare staff and 1 support staff
Childcare staff receive appropriate training, including first aid training.
No designated school doctor. When medical care is required, the school coordinates with local medical institutions as appropriate and contacts emergency medical services when necessary.
Contact Person: Aina Hori
Telephone: 03-5684-0247
Reception Hours: 1:00–4:00 p.m.
Death benefit: ¥1,000,000
Hospitalization: ¥1,000/day
Outpatient visits: ¥1,000/day
Facility liability: ¥10,000,000 per accident
Personal/property liability: ¥10,000,000 per person; ¥400,000,000 per accident
Parents and guardians are contacted through the emergency contact information registered with the school, in accordance with the School Handbook. When appropriate, emergency updates may also be shared through official school channels. Staff follow the school’s established emergency procedures.
Fire / Ambulance: 119
Police: 110
Earthquake and fire drills are conducted in accordance with the school calendar. Designated evacuation location: Daiichi Junior High School Gymnasium, 5-8-9 Koishikawa, Bunkyo-ku. Please refer to the additional posted information for details.
Staff receive ongoing training in safeguarding and child abuse prevention.
There is no history of orders or requests requiring suspension of operations or closure of the facility.
