Appendix 5 Index of Center-Based Childcare Environment (ICBCE)
I Put the children in perspective
Category

Subcategory

1. Basic attributes

Items to check

Instructions for each item

1) Whether they have

Whether they have a better

ascertained theunderstanding of the children's

children's basic

names, birthdays, ages, genders, andattributes or not.

have accurately recorded them.

① If whether they have collected andrecorded related information such as:
natal condition, developmental
history, medical history, physicalstatus, diseases, infectious diseases,
and the child's normal temperaturewhen they arrived.
1) Whether they havea better understandingof the children's
health situation.

② Whether they collect data andAfter orientation, provide opportunities to communicate individually with caregivers concerning the children's status.
At entrance to the nursery school, set some health diagnostic questionnaires, including survey and interview items that follow thecommission doctor's advice. Record and organize medical records of vaccinations, health check up, allergies, etc.
Read the maternity record book for reference, have a good understanding of the prenatal (or pregnancy) situation, growth anddevelopment, medical record, vaccinations, etc.

Collect information about the children's health situation and behavior at home from caregivers when they send the children to thenursery school. Oral and written (contact notes, etc. ).
Check the condition of children's health when they enter the nursery school.

diseases, complexion, physical injury,

Create a form that is based on an entire day's observation and can be used to easily confirm whether there is an abnormality③ Whether they take individual
differences into consideration as aform of child-health support.
Whether they have performed an exact

situation.

Record and classify the collected information so professionals can make flexible use of it.

and check for diseases, infectious

childcare.

children's growthThis takes certain forms based on the questionnaires.

inspect the child's physical situation

attends the nursery school and during

ascertained theDetails

Obtain information concerning regular health checkups.

temperature etc., when the child2) Whether they haveCheckphysical examination, infant healthcheckup, threadworm inspection etc.,
and made use of the health planningand individual support planning
based on the administration's
standards.

without being limited to the examination performed at the entrance of the nursery school. Enter the record time and recorder in aneasily understandable fashion.
Create a system where you can contact and consult with the child's doctor/nurse concerning childcare once an abnormality occurs
at nursery school.
If a child is required to take medicine, regulate the pre-medicine system with pre-medicine standards, consult with the receptionist,safely store the medicine, etc.
Conduct and record body measurements by performing a physical examination more than once a year, dental checkup, etc.
Implement and record the body-growth evaluation.
Follow the doctor's guidance on childcare based on the infant's diagnosis result from the physical examination.
Annual health planning scheme.
The standard of child development has already been confirmed. A united child-development questionnaire has already been
implemented in the nursery school.

① Whether they have evaluated theHave a better understanding of the development of psychomotor functions.

child's development and made use ofMake a individual development note and classify it.

individual support planning.
3) Whether they haveascertained the

The frequency of use of the development recording corresponds to age; ensure that it is used in individual support planning.

children's
development② Whether they have sharedsituation.

information with the caregiverconcerning the child's development.
③ Whether nurses have had the chance
to improve their professionalism
concerning child development.

2. Learn throughobservation

Consult with other nursery staff when recording the development note and make a multilateral evaluation.

Ensure to communicate with the caregiver concerning the child's situation, in accordance with the contact note.
Provide daily opportunities to discuss child development with the caregiver.
Let the caregivers know about common knowledge concerning child development through "News from Class".
When there is a question about child development, there is somebody to talk to no matter whether you are in or out of the nurseryschool.
Understand what child development is, take the individual differences and development issues into consideration during caring forthe child.

① Whether they have collected

Provide opportunities to individually communicate with caregivers after orientation concerning the child's status.

information on the child's living

Create the questionnaire using the set format.

habits (sleep, excretion, ability todress themselves and shower, eating

Record and classify the collected information so that professionals can make flexible use of it.

requirements), play habits, etc.

Input the necessary items into the survey and questionnaire in order to understand child better.

4) Whether they are② Whether they are aware of how theaware of the children's child behaves at home.

Collect information directly from caregivers concerning eating, excretion, sleeping, and playing at home habits.

living habits.

③ Whether they know the child's
health situation during childcare.

feelings, and temperature.
Observe and record the respiratory condition of the child during their nap.

④ Whether they have ascertained the

Measure the child's life rhythm and self-activity, ensuring a stable and balanced lifestyle.

child's 24-hour rhythm.

Regulate the life rhythm and prepare for them for entry into elementary school.

① If they have observed the parentchild attachment when they come to5) Whether they have

Observe and record the children's physical and mental health when taking care of them, such as eating, excretion, nap times,

the nursery school.

Observe and record the attachment and association between caregivers and children and confirm whether he/she should beobserved throughout the gradual entry into nursery school.

a better understandingof peer relationshipsituations.

② Whether they have observed thechild's relationship with the caregiver

Observe child changes (relationship with friends, child care professionals, caregivers) as sessions change.

and the playmate.

6) Whether they know Whether they ascertained childcare
the children's

history during the nursery school

childcare history.

entrance interview.

Record the period, reasons for being sent to the nursery school, kindergarten, infant home, or child care institution, and the child's
situation during that time.

Make sure to record the child's
7) Whether they haveascertained thesurroundings of thechildren.

behavior, such as behavioral
problems, behavioral disorders,autistic tendencies, bad habits (licking

Know and record problematic behavior that is untypical for the child's age and the characteristics of the behavior disorder.

figures, nail biting, stuttering, tics,
frequent micturition, hair-plucking,etc.).

① Whether the child is suffering fromabuse (physically, emotionally,
3. Protection and(1) Basic human

Advocacyrights1) Whether thechildren can protect
their own rights.

Conduct early detection and early correspondence concerning child abuse and inappropriate childcare. Cooperate with theauthorities if necessary (Consult with related authorities).

neglect, or sexually).

Notice signs of abuse, clarify the measures to take when suspecting one's is the victim of abuse.

② Whether the spokesperson

Ascertain the "optimal benefits for children". Treat children with kindness.

(caregiver/adult) for the child canactually speak for the child and teachself-affirmation.

Take the diversity of the child (gender, race, culture, religion) into consideration.

Ⅱ

Put the family in perspective
Items to be checked

Instructions for each item

① Whether they have considered theCheck

Details

Choose an individual room for consultations and interviews in order to protect privacy.

appropriate time and place forinterviews and consultations.

1) Whether they know

Make sure to record the interview status.

basic interview
methods and how to

Make efforts to relieve the caregiver's anxiety and discomfort.

talk when observing
the entire structure ofa family.

Consider the schedule of the night-nursery school users and make the interview times more flexible.

② Whether they can show acceptance,
empathy, listening, and a

Respect the will of the caregivers.

nonjudgemental attitude.
1. Basic attribute(1) Basic attribute

Treat caregivers nonjudgmental, evaluate (coping) families' efforts positively.

Ensure that the caregiver has a clear understanding of the safety of their personal information.

Obtain and record the basic attributes (name, gender, birthday, family structure, address, contact note) of the caregiver.
2) Whether they canobtain the basic
attributes.

Whether they have recorded the firstnames of the family members, gender,
birthdays (ages), addresses, family
structure, living partners.

Obtain and record the caregiver's employment situation (work place, work time, contact note).
Obtain and record the emergency contact details of caregivers.
Obtain and record the emergency contact details of any pickup person that is not the child's caregiver.
Obtain and record the caregivers' opinion on childcare.
Obtain and record the time when the problem occurred (duration and frequency).
Obtain and record the origin (when, where, whom, what happened) of the problem.

1) Whether they areaware of the problems
in the families.

Whether they have recorded the date of
the interview, reasons for asking for a

Record and understand the feelings and attitude towards managing the family problem.

consultation and the primary topics
they discussed.

Obtain and record how their life has changed since the problem occurred.

Obtain and record who is taking charge of dealing with the problem in the family.

Learn and record how they deal with the problem.
2) Whether they areaware of the historiesof the families.
2. Comprehensionof family(1) Family structure

Whether they recorded the family
experience as necessary.

① Whether they recorded the families'
support situations (the role of family

Obtain and record family history as necessary.

If necessary, obtain and record whether family members work together on childcare.

members) as necessary.

Ascertain how they communicate with the child.

3) Whether they areaware of the childrearing ability of thefamilies.

② Whether they have recorded how thefamily gets along with the child (howthey communicate with the child,

Ascertain the frequency and time spent playing together.

Ascertain whether they eat together.

frequency of and time spent playing
together, opportunities to eat together,sleeping habits, reading frequency, if
they go shopping together, feelings
towards each other).

Ascertain the sleeping habits of the child.
Ascertain whether they spend time reading to the child.
Ascertain whether they have the opportunity to go shopping with the child.
Ascertain how they feel about the child.

Confirm whether the child is suffering from physical violence (physical abuse) or not.

If they can guarantee the children's
1) Whether thehealth and safety, avoid abuse, respectfamilies can protect

the children's development with age,the children's rights.

protect their rights, and protect themfrom abuse.

Confirm whether the child is suffering from sexual abuse or not.

Confirm whether the child is suffering from psychological abuse or not.

Confirm whether the child is suffering from neglect (disregard, lack of protection) or not.

Listen to the child's opinion and see if the solution is appropriate for their age.
3. Protection and(1) Basic human

AdvocacyrightsWhether they know and protect the

Ensure that they are protected by the fundamental human rights (article 11 of the constitution), rights pertaining to the pursuit offollowing rights: right to information

happiness (article 13), ensuring the basic security of a healthy/cultural life (article 25), educational rights (article 26), rights to(information access rights), right towork (article 27), basic legal rights pertaining to labor (article 28), and extend this to rights to live in a non-discriminative society,2) If they can treat the express their opinions, self-

rights to accept individual care, rights to accept high-quality services for individual problems, rights to make their own choices,child with kindness

determination rights, rights torights to accept the understandable information of a user, rights to express opinions, queries, complaints, and rights to protect

and protect theirreceiving services, right to avoid

their privacy. However, parents who are abusing their children and husbands who engaging in domestic violence may want therights.

abuse, protection of privacy, respect ofmother/child back from the shelter. In this case, use "the right to know" as an excuse for not complying with their wishes.

their personalities as human beings,

Concerning the facility, there are many cases where it is difficult to decide which parent can keep the child because of problems

protection of property, and right tobetween husband and wife. In these situations, we must ascertain who should have custody. Respond "That is not within the

avoid discrimination.

answer range." when an unrelated person asks about this.

Ⅲ

Desirable environment for children

Items to be checked

Instructions for each item

Check

Details① Whether they have made efforts tobuild a childcare room or yard withconsideration for the children's daily

Make efforts to achieve expected childcare level.

lives and study habits.

② Whether they have made efforts inrelation to the childcare space and

The children should have easy access to sanitary furniture of a suitable size and chairs that can be adjusted according to the1) Whether

furniture, taking daily childcare into

children's heights.

appropriate

consideration.

childcare space isprovided③ Check whether comfortabletemperature, and indoor humidity are

Provide airconditioners with moderate temperature and gas exchange functions.

taken into consideration.

④ Make sure an appropriate indoor
light is provided.
1. Childcare⑤ Take sound adjustment into

environment

consideration.

(1) Material
environment① Check whether secure andcomfortable space is provided.

2) If there is sufficient ② Provide a environment accepting
childcarediversity.

Adjust the light during the children's daytime naps and sleeping periods.

Pay attention to the sound and volume of the environment and maintain silence in accordance with the situation.

Provide relaxing spaces and time periods.

Ensure that childcare materials and textbooks refer to diverse genders, races, ages, abilities, and cultures.

space for thechildren's lifestyles
and study habits③ Check whether there is enoughspace for meals.

Check whether an environment is provided where children can eat by themselves.

④ Check whether they provide
convience for disabled children andCheck whether there are entrances, exits, and toilets available for wheelchair users.

their caregivers.

Check whether they have ascertained
related information such as: theresidence patterns of the neighbors,
3) Whether

age group of the residents, thecommunity situations immigratory and emigratory trait
have been ascertained

history, the culture of the residence,

Make an effort to ascertain the regions in which users are living in and as a result, learn childcare requirements for the region.

the existence of an amusement groundfor children, security andtransportation features, and industries
in the region related to childcare.

① Ensure the safety of the1) Whether safety istaken into
consideration

surroundings and sanitary status ofTake careful consideration of the materials toys are made of and disinfect the toys regularly.

goods that directly touch the mouth.
② Ensure the safety of the area, roads,

The characteristics of facilities such as parks, walking paths, etc., and that of traffic density should be ascertained. It is alsoparks, and facilities where children

important to ensure that children are secure at these places and to confirm whether an official document is maintained when theyoften play.

are out of the nursery school.

① Check whether facilities andcaregivers implement and confirm

To handle emergencies in the nursery school, inform the users of the emergency measures as necessary, such as placing post-it

contact procedures in case of annotes in the public area.

emergency.

② Confirm the caregivers' address inadvance (not only the address of
caregivers' workplace but also the

Occasionally, a caregiver's contact address cannot be a certain method of contacting them, so obtain additional contact

relatives' addresses, and keep otherinformation.

contact information except mobile
phone number).

2) Are there any
emergency measuresin place for crime
prevention, disaster
preparedness③ Check whether interphones can beused to confirm the visitors.

Set a system to check when and who comes to visit and when they return.

④ Check whether a prevention device
and burglar bell are provided. It isbetter to cooperate with the security

It's better to be in contact with the security company, and have alarm device that is directly connected to the police.

company.
⑤ Check whether emergency measures(2) Safety

for disasters have been confirmed andRefer to numbers 1 and 7, consider how to take measures and how to cooperate with the caregivers and related institutions.

been implement or not.

⑥ Conduct the disaster drill regularly.

When performing the disaster drill, discuss whether improvements can be made. Consider using a circular method, a disaster-drill
rule and ensure the participation of the office staff. Check whether it is feasible to perform a roll call.

⑦ Check whether the address and mapof regional medical places are posted

Ensure that it is easy to understand for both users and professionals .

in visible place.
3) Whether they
conduct safety
education

Check whether the children are taught
how to deal with situations when they
are in danger (such as shouting in aloud voice, running into a crowd,
etc.)

Check whether safety education is included in the instruction programme.

① Ensure an instruction programme
based on the childcare and education

Check whether documents concerning childcare in each nursery school are up to date.

course is in place.
② Provide daily exercise based on
special needs and special support (for1) Whether thechildcare has beenadjusted inaccordance with ageof child and age of
infantAlthough a regular life rhythm is very important, please make efforts to create a 24-hour lifestyle plan.

0-3 years old).
③ Cooperate with the caregivers, at the

Adjust the nap times after taking their sleeping habits into consideration.

same time, do not forget the child's
own pace.

Adjust children's life rhythm with consideration for the life rhythm that they expect.

④ Keep a balance between communal
play periods and relaxing periods inCheck whether there is an alternative environment for children so that they can choose between outside or indoors.

the daily activities.
⑤ Check whether the childcare
environment is adjusted to theCheck whether there is a play area for children to have fun and that sufficient toys are provided.

children's development and interests.
① Check whether evening activities arearranged considering the seasonal and2) Whether childcare

Check whether seasonal and regional characteristics have been taken into consideration.

regional characteristics.

complies to seasons
and regionalism② Check whether the earnest talks,Attend the earnest talks, events, and sports meetings.

events and sports meetings are held at(3) Contents

Set a flexible time for caregivers so that they can attend in their own good time.

a convenient time for the caregivers.

of childcare① Consider the nutrition balance andProvide more opportunities to access to food appropriate for the time of year, cultivate a sense of season by talking during theseasonal foods.

meal.

② When dealing with children withfood allergies, not only the caregivers

Obey doctors' diagnoses when dealing with children with food allergies. Formulate solutions based on the allergen, symptoms,suggestions but also doctors'

methods of cooking, and seasons. Set regular meetings to discuss it.

diagnosis should be taken into
consideration.
3) Whether efforts are ③ Check whether efforts are made in
made in relation torelation to table manners and children
foods

Discuss the picky food problem in each class or in nursery school (Please do not force them to eat what they dislike but remindthem that leaving food on the plate is not allowed ).

with picky food habits.
④ Check that children are able to have

Create a very peaceful atmosphere and relaxed conversations during meal times.

a relaxed meal.
⑤ Ensure the safety of the tableware.

Children can use tableware and furniture that is suited to their sizes.

⑥ Encourage children to take part incooking activities for food education,

Encourage children to approach all kinds of food material and learn to cook, thus developing their interest for food.

thus promoting their interest.

4) Whether they have

In order to adapt to the life rhythms of primary school, adjust their life rhythm in nursery school in advance.

Cooperate with caregivers to adjust themade preparations for life rhythms of elder children when
primary school

Items to be checked

1) Whether there isthey attend primary school.

Instructions for each item

① Check whether the work that is

sufficient guarantee of passed on to the next shift can bea shift systemguaranteed in a shift system.

Encourage the caregivers to make a plan of the pace, and apply it if possible.

Check

Details

Concerning the handover of work, it is necessary to record every child's situation. Do not forget any details. However, make an effort
to make the contents brief in order to allow its practical application.

② Something associated with basic
2) Whether there is aabilities (outsight, attention, insight,

self-evaluation

judgement sense, emphasis,

manual for

flexibility, creativity, knowledge,

professionals

technology, creation of a trust

There is a self-evaluation manual concerning absorbing these projects.

relationship, judgement of propriety).

3) Whether there is asystem that allows the
persons in charge toshare the information(1) System ofchildcare
3. Humanenvironment inchildcare

together.

③ Confirm that it is no single person
but multiple people capable ofconducting the same task (like a

The burden of professional occupation could be lightened by the support of multiple persons, thus, we should make an effort to

backup system) so that they can relieve

make it systematic.

the burden from a certain specialized
position.

4) Whether there is achance to implement④ Check whether there is anfurther training toopportunity to implement further

improve theirtraining.

To improve the professional abilities of childcare workers, childcare knowledge, technology and ethics, we should adjust the OJT,
OFF-JT, and SPS systems in the nursery school.

professions.
5) Whether it
manages informationin an appropriate way6) How do you deal
with dissatisfaction?
7) Whether an
objective evaluation
has been conducted⑤ Check whether there is a document
format for recording reports andwhether the recording reports are

Set a necessary form for the reports such as meetings and researching and, in the case of consultations, decide effective solutions.

properly arranged and managed.
⑥ Check whether there are windows
corresponding to suggestion,

There is a system within the nursery school and it is decided and informed to caregivers by the third party.

injustice and discontentment.
⑦ Check whether there is a third-party

Estimate whether to accept the evaluation from a third party as an opportunity to improve the service quality of nursing school.

evaluation.

There are many reference materials and books concerning third party evaluations. You can use them to evaluate yourself.

Check whether there is(2) Cooperationa place foramong professionals communication

Check whether there is a place tocommunicate with the chairman, theamong all of the staff chef, and the staff regularly.
and professionals

The topics of meetings vary. For example, headteachers, class-representatives meetings, professional conference, food-supply
meetings, nursery centers, or kindergarten seminars.

Ⅳ. Enhance inter-organizational cooperation
Items to be checked

Instructions for each items

Check

Details
Understand support contents and usage, not only primarily focused on areas such as insurance, medication, and welfare, but also
education, law, and judicature. Collect information pertaining to the time of reception, counter, necessary formalities.
Make a list of the functions of local related institutions, a contact note, application hours, etc., post it in a visible place and sharethe information with staff.
Create a list of emergencies (sudden illness, accident, incident, fire, earthquake, etc.) and include a list of organizations that can
provide cooperation, especially medical institutions, fire stations, and police stations. Make a list of this information and post it,① Confirm whether they respect theand make a system available in the nursery school.
To ensure safety, create a cooperative relationship with the security company and regional police station. Be aware of the regularcurrent situation of otherorganizations or institutions.

patrols and how to receive support in case of an emergency.

1) Confirm whether

Keep manners and respect for your fellow workers in mind. Cooperate from mutual viewpoints.

they share

Explain to the cooperation professionals about the extended childcare situation (child, caregiver, staff), service content (childcare

responsibility intime, accommodation childcare, emergency childcare, temporary childcare, sick children, childcare for convalescent children),accordance with theirchildren who attend nursery school (age, number of children, etc.) and the user (caregiver).

professional abilities.

By having a regular place for discussions, people can learn more about the functions of each professionals in detail. It is possible
to know each other's limitations and confirm the division of works.
In case of emergency, be aware of how to contact the police, firefighters, security company, and ensure that the contents of the② Confirm whether they pay attention

cooperative arrangements that have been decided are well known by staff.

to cooperation that make use of

There is a system of acceptance and cooperation with regional supporters (volunteers). There are opportunities to participate inprofessionals.

nursery-school events and communicate with other people about daily childcare.
Professionals, as a form of social worker, should cooperate with the people in the social support network, which includes
volunteers, NPOs, etc., to encourage the development of support skills and to attract more people to become members. They
should especially make efforts to popularize knowledge about extended childcare and request more cooperation.
The recording style is easy to understand and the support content format is flexible. Ensure that there is a common understandingof the terminology and phrases.

2) Confirm whether(1) Organizationcooperation

they share
information.

Confirm whether they try to share

Ensure that there is a place and regular opportunities for professionals to exchange information.

necessary cooperation information

Be clear about what kind of services can be provided in extended childcare during the cooperation. Share the information with

with professionals in conferences,

relevant organizations (the use of meeting places, various group activities, public activities, and the website).

writing, or orally.

Professionals are equipped with technology that can benefit the ability to hold conferences, both in writing and orally.
The necessary information is required for cooperation is only the minimum information based on the supporting purpose, so do3) Confirm whether
they encourage theself-determination of
the user.

not only focus on the information collection.
Confirm whether they respect the will

Establish a kind of harmony relationship (rapport) based on mutual trust and someone available to talk to.

of the service users and give a detailed

Obtain an agreement with them by providing prior explanation. Explain the content in an understandable way and avoid complex

description of the cooperation.

terminology as much as possible.
Provide an opportunity to hold discussions at any time, depending on the user's will. Hear their story, listen to them carefully, andtry to understand the hopes and values of users.
For a long time childcare users have chosen a suitable time and arranged discussions with users by taking into account the① Confirm whether they respect the
1. Create awill of the service users and give a

network

working time. For the extended childcare service users, set a appropriate and convenient time for conversation by taking their work

detailed description of the4) Confirm whether

schedule into consideration.

cooperation.

Pay attention to support for users' regional characteristics and take the users' convenience into consideration.

they encourage theself-determination of
the user.

Remember that the decision of choosing the service belongs to the users, and provide necessary information so that they canchoose services at their own will.

② Confirm whether they allow theMake the users understand the importance of communicating about family problems in daily life, and make efforts to help themservice users to choose services

make decisions around the key person.

through their own will.

Help the users communicate with peers who have the same problem. Guide them on how to encourage each other and share
information to solve the problem.
Make a connection between the people in the region by participating in regional discussions and in the residents' communal
activities in daily life.

5) Confirm whether

Keep sincere cooperation in mind andthey engage inensure that it does not end when theflexible cooperation.

meeting ends.

Obtain general information on daily life, such as the support shift, schedule and contents.
Discuss the cooperation cases if necessary and determine the role of each institution and professional, and confirm the support
direction.
Despite the regular meetings, have other contact methods in daily life, such as a mobile phone number, fax, or internet.
Set a system that positions a responsible person in charge of the inquiry; this person must be in contact with other organizations
and must have a shift that does not change. If the main person in charge is not available, a subordinate should be available.
Ascertain their satisfaction with their health condition (mental, physical) and keep it on record.

(2) Support
evaluation

1) Confirm whether

Confirm whether they grasp how thethey know thechildren and family have changed bychanges of theusing the service and whether it canchildren and family.

contribute to the appropriate support.

2) Confirm whether

Confirm whether they evaluate thethey take individual

support by taking individual

differences into

differences among children andconsideration.
3) Confirm whether

families into consideration.
Confirm whether they evaluate thethey take individual

support by taking individual

differences into

differences among children andconsideration.

families into consideration.

Do not miss any changes in the status of the support users (children and caregivers), remember to provide the support from thechild's perspective.
Record the users' information and the supporting process at any time and confirm it with the person in charge.
During the meeting, report the changes in situations 1-3 to the relevant institutions we discussed previously, reassess the support
activities make use of support adjustment.
No child or family is identical. Listen to the users carefully, understand and respect their preferences, hopes, values, life beliefs, andcultural backgrounds.
Be aware of the diversity of caregivers' work and life situations as well as the children's during the extended childcare sessions.
Record the individual cases and expectations of children and caregivers in a predetermined format.
Correct and revise the report when something changes, ensure that the change process is understandable.
Information about the individuality of children and families can be utilized by sharing it among professionals.

By confirming the situation and4) Confirm whether
they implement
feedback.

results of the users, confirm whether
they provide a supporting plan

Confirm the situation of the users regularly or at any time, adjust the supports when necessary.

whenever necessary, and adjust andimprove the supporting methods
based on the situation.

Items to be checked1) Confirm whether
they perform thecorrespondence withconsideration for therights and profits ofInstructions for each item

2. Protection andadvocacy

they make efforts toDuring the cooperation, explain carefully what kind of rights children and families have.
Make efforts to cooperate with aid-requiring children's associations (child-protecting network) such as commission doctors,

institution makes efforts to protect theregional child consultation centers, welfare offices, welfare officers, children committees, health centers, municipal health centers,rights and profits of children andetc. if the children and the family's rights are threatened, for example, through abuse or domestic violence.
When unsure whether children are suffering from abuse and violence, please cooperate with the police, judicial institutions, andfamilies.

child consultation centers. Nursery schools always provide support on the parent-child side.
The role of professionals from relevant organizations, regions, and administrations is to ascertain what kind of services the users
require and provide these services for them.
Participate in the outside training that focuses on rights protection. Take careful consideration of the division of work when

Confirm whether they make efforts topopularize human rights by holding
improve awareness ofworkshops that focus on advocacy ofprotection according the human rights ofchildren's and family's rights.
to the cooperation
professionals.
(1) Right toDetails

Check if a professional in eachusers.

2) Confirm whether

Checkparticipating in the training.
There is an opportunity to share information and learning that you have obtained elsewhere during training with the in-house staff
during the seminar. Make the summarized information and research report can be viewed.
Consider the users' rights and always keep the respect for the users in mind during the training in nursery and daily childcare.
From the perspective of children's rights protection.
Do not divulge information on users that is obtained during the support period.

① To implement the principle of the3) Confirm whether

confidentiality obligation.

During the cooperation, only share the minimum amount of information for the support purposes.

they sufficiently takeprivacy into
consideration.

Explain the details to users and obtain permission from them in advance when you are required to share personal information.

② Confirm whether they perform

Protection of things that require special attention.

information management toRemain in a predetermined place and select an administrator. Make the storage place a secret only among the staff. Lock the door

sufficiently protect personaland it is prohibited to take the information out of the nursery school.

information.

Comply with the rules that are strictly set to protect personal information in necessary situations such as in meetings.
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