Day Care & Schools

Social services

Daycare centers

Daycare centers provide childcare service for households in which both parents are working full time. The centers are also available when a mother cannot look after her child due to pregnancy, childbirth or caring for a sick family member. Contact Childcare Support Room for inquiry on daycare centers.
Childcare Support Room TEL 079-221-2313

School education

Education stages and enrollment procedures

Kindergarten
Kindergartens offers education programs for pre-school-age children three to five years of age (38 city-run kindergartens accepts five-year-olds only; 26 kindergartens accept four- and five-year olds). Kindergartens focus on enhancing children's mental and physical development. For enrollment, complete necessary procedures at the kindergarten. For inquiry on the procedure, contact Somuka (General Affairs Section) of the Board of Education.
General Affairs Section, Board of Education TEL 079-221-2762

Elementary and junior high schools
Children from age 6 to 15 must take mandatory education courses in elementary school and junior high school, or schools for the blind, deaf or disabled. Textbooks for elementary and junior high schools are provided free of charge. These textbooks are screened by the Ministry of Education, Culture, Sports, Science and Technology. Elementary schools and some junior high schools provide lunch services (paid).
Contact General Affairs Section of the Board of Education for enrollment in elementary or junior high schools.
General Affairs Section, Board of Education TEL 079-221-2762

High schools
Entry to a high school is permitted for those who have graduated from junior high schools and passed the entrance exam. High schools offer different courses, including general, vocational and integrated studies. Junior high schools are responsible for application procedures for their students who wish to enter high school. Contact Koko Kyoikuka (High School Education Section) of the Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education for inquiries about Prefectural high schools; contact Gakko Shidoka (School Guidance Section) of Himeji City Board of Education for inquiries about City high schools.
High School Education Section, Hyogo Prefectural Board of Education TEL 078-362-3777
School Education Management Section, Himeji City Board of Education TEL 079-221-2766