kodomo No Ie
Kodomo No Ie operates on a team teaching basis with one team leader assigned for each class. The team leaders are not necessarily teachers in charge; all of our staff shares responsibilities during class hours.

Kazuko Umehata, Director

Holds an AA degree in Child Care from Shouei Junior College

Immediately after finishing school, I began my career in early childhood education and had worked at a kindergarten in Japan for many years.
After coming to the United States, I founded Kodomo-no-Ie 20 years ago with a recurring desire to share my life with children. I hope to have many shared moments with children through laughter, amazement, joy and even tears.

Ikuko Kannno

Holds an AA degree in Early Childhood Education from Osaka Seikei Women's College

Through daily nurturing, I would like to pass on to the children a sense of compassion and the ability to feel for others under any circumstances. I connect with children with my lively voice and cheerful smile.

Ayumi Kawabe

Holds an AA degree in Education- International studies from Osaka Christian College

My motto as a teacher is: "Be a teacher full of energy with a smile in full bloom!"
I aim to share experiences and growth with my children to nurture their smiles to full bloom and to develop their kind spirit.

Emiri Yamashita

Graduated from AOYAMA GAKUIN WOMEN'S JUNIOR COLLEGE, Department of Childhood Studies

Children have a wonderful natural ability to enjoy themselves, and my goal is to have as much fun as they do. I would like to spend every day at KNI full of energy and curiosity, while creating happy memories with the children.
Their smile empowers me more than anything and helps me keep my energy level up as high as theirs. I look forward to meeting all of you!

Nao Hachiga

Graduated from AOYAMA GAKUIN WOMEN'S JUNIOR COLLEGE, Department of Childhood Studies

Every encounter, big or small, is very precious. With that in mind, I'd like to treat every moment I share with the children as something to cherish.
I want to be able to laugh from the bottom of my heart and sometimes share the sorrow through the everyday encounter I have with the children. I vow to keep up with the children and do the best I can!