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Benesse Style Care's New Initiative: Twinkle Osaki Hirokoji

In a significant development for early childhood support, Benesse Style Care, a subsidiary of the renowned Benesse Group, is set to launch its first child development support and care visiting service, named Twinkle Osaki Hirokoji, in June 2026. This facility will be located in Shinagawa, Tokyo, alongside the Benesse Osaki Hirokoji Preschool.

Meeting Growing Needs

The demand for child development support is witnessing a notable increase, largely due to national policies that have expanded awareness since 2022, which saw the number of users reach approximately 151,000—three times that of 2012. Benesse Style Care is cognizant of the growing need for individualized support to assist children who require specialized guidance, and thus, the launch of Twinkle aims to address this expanding social challenge.

Leveraging Experience

With over 30 years of experience in preschool education, Benesse Style Care draws from its rich history of nurturing each child’s individuality and potential. The essence of this new initiative revolves around creating an environment where children are encouraged to think independently and make decisions. With the motto “You are wonderful as you are”, Twinkle aims to establish a trusting relationship with both children and their parents, ensuring a safe and inspiring space for every child.

Individualized Approach

Twinkle focuses on three core aspects in its approach:
1. Supporting Individual Strengths: Recognizing and nurturing each child's unique talents and interests.
2. Fostering Self-Determination: Encouraging children to accumulate small successes, which in turn fuels their desire to take on new challenges and build autonomy.
3. Collaborative Growth with Parents: Building partnerships with parents to consider and nurture children's development collectively.

Services Offered at Twinkle

The services provided at Twinkle include:

• - Child Development Support: This features personalized assistance tailored to each child's developmental phase.
• - Care Facility Visiting Support: Support staff will visit local preschools to ensure a smooth group living experience for children attending these facilities.

Twinkle's Operational Details

The Twinkle Osaki Hirokoji facility will be detailed as follows to ultimately serve a targeted focus on early childhood interaction and support:

• - Opening Date: June 1, 2026.
• - Facility Name: Twinkle Osaki Hirokoji (adjacent to Benesse Osaki Hirokoji Preschool)
• - Address: 4-1-2 Osaki, Shinagawa, Tokyo, 2nd floor, Win Daini Gotanda Building.
• - Access: Conveniently located steps away from the Osaki Hirokoji Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line and a seven-minute walk from Gotanda Station.
• - Operating Days: Tuesday to Saturday (closed on holidays and year-end/new year).
• - Operating Hours: 9:30 AM to 6:30 PM.
• - Capacity: 10 children.
• - Contact Number: 03-6275-3038.
• - Website: Twinkle Official Site.

Commitment to Quality Care

Benesse Style Care Group remains committed to its foundational philosophy of “Benesse” which translates to living well. For over three decades, the group has pursued deep engagement in both senior care and childhood education services, aspiring to realize the potential for each individual to lead a fulfilling life, despite the rapidly changing demographics and challenges in caregiving sectors in Japan. The aim is to continue enhancing care services while addressing pressing societal issues with renewed vigor and focus.

With the introduction of Twinkle Osaki Hirokoji, Benesse is enhancing access to tailored child development support that prioritizes the unique characteristics and needs of children, paving the way for their future success.