Osaka - Post Report Question and Answers
Are preschools available? Day care? Are these expensive? What has been your experience with them, if any? Do the schools provide before- and/or after-school care?
Canadian Academy has a pre-K. There are also lots of international/English speaking preschools and also public Japanese preschools that are affordable and can provide after-school care. We had a great experience with a private, international preschool in our neighborhood. - May 2026
Yes, they are available. I don't know about the expense as my kids are way beyond preschool and daycare. - May 2021
International daycares do not accept children until 1.4 years old (I know, random age). This has been a big challenge for dual-working households. Even then, daycare typically runs from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm, challenging a full time work schedule. Nishinomiya International School is popular among consulate employees. - Jul 2018
There is a preschool in Nishinomiya that caters to international students (It's called Nishinomiya International School). The staff are responsive and while it's not cheap, it's not that expensive. - Oct 2013