Eligibility

Eligibility applies when at least one parent or guardian falls under one of the categories listed below.
* You do not need to demonstrate a need for childcare, so this service is available even if your spouse is not working.

• Children of faculty and staff members employed by the Ritsumeikan Trust
• Children of undergraduate or graduate students enrolled at Ritsumeikan University
• Children of researchers or doctoral research fellows engaged in research activities at Ritsumeikan University but who are not employed by the Ritsumeikan Trust
• Employees of partner companies who work in the Trust and whose companies have concluded a separately stipulated employer-led nursery school joint use agreement with the Trust
• Other children raised by persons recognized by the Trust as being equivalent to the above

Acceptable age range

From 10 months to before elementary school enrollment

Days of operation

The basic days of operation are as follows, and the nursery runs according to the separately stipulated calendar.

1. Weekdays (Monday - Friday)
2. Saturdays, Sundays, and national holidays that are class days or examination days
3. Other days recognized as necessary by the Trust

Childcare hours

8:30-18:00 (in 15-minues increments)
* For the first use, we ask that you leave your child with us for no more than four hours to familiarize them with the nursery.

Cancellation

1.When changing or canceling the day of childcare due to a change in schedule, etc.:
Please contact the nursery as soon as possible. In the event of unavoidable circumstances such as your child suddenly falling ill, the following cancellation fees will apply due to food and staffing requirements if childcare is cancelled less than two weeks in advance. Thank you in advance for your understanding. Please contact the respective nursery to request a cancellation via email.

• Up to 2 weeks in advance: No cancellation fee.
• Less than 2 weeks in advance until noon on the day before the date of use: {Reserved time x usage fee (including lunch fee)} x 50%
• After noon on the day before the date of use (including the date of use): {Reserved time x usage fee (including lunch fee)} x 100%

* If the date two weeks prior to the date of use is not a day when the nursery is open (Saturday, Sunday, etc.), the last day the nursery was open two weeks prior will be treated as the date two weeks prior.

* This cancellation policy also applies to those using the aforementioned cap system.

2.When you only need to change the time slot:
To change the drop-off or pick-up time from the time indicated when you applied, you must request the change by noon of the day before the date of use (or the immediately preceding business day if the day before the date of use is not a day when the nursery is open (Saturday, Sunday, etc.)). Please note that if you shorten the childcare time after noon on the day before the date of use (including the date of use), we will charge you the temporary childcare fee according to your original reservation.

About pre-registration

We will conduct a parent-child interview as part of the registration process only for your first use during the academic year. During the interview, we will ask about your child's situation (e.g., health condition, allergies, daily schedule).
We will confirm this information in detail as we are responsible for the care of your child, even if it is only for a short period of time. Thank you for your understanding.
First, please apply for registration by submitting the Pre-registration form to the Office of Human Resources by email or dedicated online form at least one month prior to the desired date of use.
One of our staff members will reply to you with an interview date and information on the documents required for registration.
You do not need to register again for the second or subsequent use. You can complete the application procedure by simply submitting the application form at least two weeks prior to the desired date of use.

Temporary childcare enrollment documents Download