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Name of School: Dukes Preschool Center
Address: 769 B Owan, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan
Phone: 080-4723-1059
Email: dukespreschool@gmail.com
Website: http://dukespreschool.wix.com/dukes-preschool
Ages Accepted: 2-5 years old
Ages of Your Kid(s) in this School: 2-4 years
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Admissions/Enrollment:
What is the current number of students? 6
Is enrollment open/year-round enrollment or per semester? Open year-round
Can I bring my child in for a pre-enrollment visit? Yes
Days and hours:
What are the school’s hours? 6:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Is the school on a Japanese or American schedule? American schedule
How flexible is the school with pickup and drop-off times? Very flexible
Costs:
What are the registration fees? None
What are the tuition fees? Full-time care $115 per week
How and when does the school require payment (in yen, dollars, etc.)? Weekly, biweekly, or monthly. Payment is in dollars.
Parent Involvement and Interaction
Does the school encourage spontaneous visits from parents? Yes
How do you communicate with parents? Yes
Parent/teacher conferences? Yes
Classroom Structure and Size
How are the kids grouped? Mixed ages / grouped by age? Grouped by age, toddlers and preschoolers
What’s the teacher-child ratio in each group? 1;6
How many full-time teachers do you have? How many assistants? One full-time teacher and one assistant
What is the school’s educational philosophy? Is the school program developmentally-based or does it have an academic focus? The center offers a pre-kindergarten curriculum that focuses on social and emotional development,physical development, creative expression, and cognitive development. They use theme teaching and group learning to help prepare the preschoolers for kindergarten.
Is there a playground for the children to play on? No
What do the children do on any given day? Daily lesson plan, learning activities and free play
Are there extracurricular activities or field trips? There are no extracurricular activities but the children do go on field trips.
How does the school discipline children? Talk to the children about the behavior and re-direct them. They keep parents involved when an issue arises.
How does the school comfort children? Show concern and talk to the child and follow up.
Final Comments or Observations about the School
I spent weeks looking at different schools. My son went to a small Japanese preschool that closed down in June. I found Dukes near Torii Station and what was supposed to be a summer trial has turned into something long term. I like the small school setting and the flexibility on the hours and pick up drop off times.
I wish they were a mixed Japanese/American school and that they had lessons in Japanese, but overall this is a great preschool for my 2.5-year-old.
Address: 769 B Owan, Yomitan, Nakagami District, Okinawa, Japan
Directions: Make a left out of Kadena gate 3 and make the first right. At the third stop light, make a right and another right at a small pink wall with white trim.
Phone: 080-4723-1059