Preschool

For children from 2 to 3 years old, they are welcomed to the preschool class at MAX. Their growth accelerates at an astonishingly rapid pace, during which more meaningful social experiences and independent analytical abilities develop simultaneously.

The philosophy of the Reggio Emilia Approach encourages children to ask questions and investigate freely, and we take a firm stand to create an environment to support this educational philosophy. Our Preschool Class is filled with engaging activities, songs, and art projects, all thoughtfully planned according to monthly themes.

Essential Information
Daily Schedule
*Full-day program: 9:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m.
Daycare program: 3:30 a.m. – 4:50 p.m.
*Extended Care: 8:00 a.m. – 9:00 a.m. / 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Children may be dropped off at MAX from 8:50 a.m.
Parents are required to inform the office of the need for extra care 24 hours in advance unless there is an emergency. Extended care, either morning or evening, will charge an extra fee.
Admissions and Placement
The child who is admitted to the Preschool program needs to have turned 2 years of age by April 1st in the year of entry.
Our Preschool program offers flexible scheduling options, including 3-day to 5-day programs. If you choose the 3-day program, we recommend attending on consecutive days for optimal learning experience and social interaction.
Preschool Curriculum
The activities, songs and art projects that are planned for the children each day revolve around the monthly theme and strive to meet one or more of these six areas:
Personal, Social & Emotional Development.
Communication, Language & Pre-Literacy.
Problem Solving, Reasoning & Numeracy.
Knowledge & Understanding of the World.
Physical Development.
Creative Development.
Typical Daily Schedule at Our Preschool
9: 00-9:15
Arrival
9: 15-9:45
Activity Centers
9:45 – 10:30
Circle time: Group activity and physical movements
10:30 – 11:30
Outdoor play
11:30 – 12:00
Back to school, get ready for lunch
12:00 – 13:15
Lunch
13:15 – 14:45
Nap Time
14:45 – 15:15
Story Time
15:15 – 15:45
Snack
15:45 – 16:00
Goodbye Circle Time
16:00 – 16:50
Daycare: song rhyme/story time/finger art & craft/activity centers
03-6205-5122
MAX International School, 2-14-2 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku, Tokyo