Growing up as a child and through my high school years, my mother ran a child care center in our home. I was surrounded by younger children as I myself was growing, and I think that this is the reason why I have never quite lost my own curiosity and playfulness.

When I moved to Japan, I initially worked with students of various ages at three prominent international schools in Osaka and Nagoya. I found that I loved working most with young children, and I cherished learning alongside them.

When my first child was born, Early Childhood Development became my passion. I recognized that, for my child and all children, the earliest childhood experiences are critical to one’s identity and lifelong success. I wanted my own children to have the very best early childhood experiences both at home and at school.

I returned to university to earn my M.Ed. in Early Childhood Education, focusing my studies on physical and emotional learning environments and 1st and 2nd/multiple language development. I also studied about brain development, STEAM learning projects, inquiry learning, service learning, and numerous other topics related to education and human development. (I believe strongly in continuing professional development, and so Discovery staff attend workshops and seminars each school year!)

I wanted to create an Early Learning Center which would combine all of the knowledge and research I had gained, and I wanted to implement best practices without being confined by a rigid curriculum. So in 2010, for the sake of my children–and yours–I decided to take the risk to build what I believe to be the best private Preschool and Kindergarten in Japan. I called it Discovery.

At Discovery, you will find children happily pursuing learning of their own choosing with the support of highly trained teachers. You will see teachers respecting and actively listening to children, and carefully documenting their pursuits. You will meet confident, creative and inquisitive children who effectively collaborate to solve problems. You will discover a safe and positive environment where children verily develop the social and emotional skills needed for a lifetime of success–a true “home away from home.”

I look forward to meeting and learning alongside your child and family. Please contact us for a visit, in person or online!