Work Life Balance Support (Childcare/Family support)
We offer support to Tohoku University members who take care of children or/and other family members in order to continue their work/research/study. We also organize events and activities, and share information about the facilities or policies related to child/family care.
TUMUG Support Programs
Please check the sites below to know more about the support programs for hiring research support staff, babysitting services, etc. ※
Nurseries on Campus
| Name of Nursery | Program | Eligibility | Eligibility | Max |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kawauchi Keyaki Nursery School | on-campus childcare（0~2years old） | All Depts | Faculty, Staff, Students | 22 |
| Aobayama Midori Nursery School | on-campus childcare | All Depts | 116 | |
| Hoshinoko Nursey School (available only in Japanese) | on-campus childcare | Employees who work at Tohoku University Hospital | 120 | |
| Hoshinoko Room at Tohoku University Hospital (available only in Japanese) | on-campus care for mildly ill children post-illness childcare room | All Depts | 3 |
Other Nurseries
Nurseries & kindergartens operated by City of Sendai
Private nurseries
Temporary nursery rooms
For more information, please contact City of Sendai.
Babysitter Subsidy Program (MEXT Mutual Aid Association)
“Benefit Station” Childcare Support Service
*To use this service, you must log in to the members-only website and register your “Bene Account.” Please refer to the information below for details on how to register and for an overview of the main services.