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Due to the recent incidents of sexual assault towards children (article is in Japanese) that occurred via another babysitter matching platform, CareFinder has held proactive discussions with the government regarding babysitter matching site regulations, the responsibilities of matching sites, current safety precautions, and what the industry can do to avoid these incidents in the future.
It is also important to discuss what can be done beyond the scope of a matching platform, a single company, or childcare facility....
It's Summer Camp Time in Tokyo!
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After months of online learning and being cooped up indoors, your children will be glad to hear that there are many summer camps in and around Tokyo open for business! Many have modified their session dates, activities and admissions numbers in light of Covid, but there are still several summer camp options to choose from. Whether your kid needs an all-day, weeks-long option, or would benefit from a few days of intensive activity, see below for some ideas. Tokyo Kids Write For kids with active imaginations and storytelling skills,...
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Black Lives Matter
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CareFinder's Commitment to Safety
2020-06-14
In light of recent incidents connected to another babysitter matching site in Japan, CareFinder wants to reinforce our commitment to the safety and well-being of everyone in our community. As parents of two young children, and as professionals who have dedicated our careers to providing high-quality childcare options to families in Japan, we are deeply dedicated to ensuring CareFinder is a trustworthy resource. We believe a matching site, as opposed to a traditional agency, allows families to...
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