User’s Guide for Sophia Nursery
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Sophia University partners with Ami Co., Ltd. (hereinafter referred to as the “Operating Company”) to provide an on-campus nursery service for students. The nursery supports students in balancing childcare responsibilities with their academic studies and research activities.

Students who wish to use the nursery should contact the Center for Student Affairs in advance and complete the required procedures before using the service. The service is available during class hours and other approved academic or research-related activities. A fee subsidy program is available for eligible student users.

General Information

Location
Building 11, 1st Floor, Yotsuya Campus

Days of Operation
Available year-round, except during the university’s summer closure period, year-end and New Year holidays, and campus-wide power outage days.
The nursery operates on days for which reservations have been made.

Hours of Operation
Monday–Saturday, 8:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m.

Reservations
Advance reservation is required.
A minimum booking of three hours per day is required. After the initial three-hour period, reservations may be extended in 15-minute increments.

Eligible Children
Children from 57 days after birth through preschool age
(Maximum capacity: 5 children at one time)

Eligible Users
Undergraduate and graduate students of Sophia University

Fees

Subsidy Limit
Up to 30 hours per week.
Hours exceeding the weekly limit are charged at the standard, non-subsidized rate.

Nursery Services

• Toys and picture books are available in the nursery.
• Walks and nap times can be arranged according to the child’s needs and the parent’s request.
• Parents are asked to provide their child’s meals and drinks. A microwave oven and hot water are available for heating food and preparing meals.
• At least two childcare staff members are assigned even when only one child is using the nursery. Additional staff are assigned as necessary based on the children’s ages and developmental needs, in accordance with the Operating Company’s standards.

Registration Procedures

1. Complete the initial registration process at the Center for Student Affairs at least one month before your intended first date of use.
2. Nursery use is intended for classes and related academic or research activities; therefore, regular and recurring use is generally expected.
3. Make a reservation through the Operating Company’s online reservation system no later than two weeks before the first date of use.
4. After the initial registration, submit your schedule for the following month by the 20th day of each month.

Registration, Subsidy Applications, and Inquiries

Nursery Service Desk
Center for Student Affairs, Sophia University
(Student Center Counter No. 7, Building 2, 1st Floor)
TEL: +81-3-3238-3525
FAX: +81-3-3238-4131
E-mail: kousei-co@sophia.ac.jp