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Kodomi Laundry's Recognition

In a significant achievement for the startup, Kodomi, based in Suginami, Tokyo, was awarded the prestigious 6th Japanese Childcare Support Award 2025. This award is organized by the Japan Childcare Support Association, which recognizes products and services that genuinely assist families with children, including parents, grandparents, and childcare providers.

About the Award

Established in 2020, the Japanese Childcare Support Award seeks to honor and support products and services that are particularly beneficial for child-rearing households. The award encompasses eight categories, including textile, food, housing, daily necessities, applications, and initiatives taken by municipalities. Products are rigorously selected based on five criteria: safety and security, convenience and reduction of burdens, child development, parent-child communication, and comfort. Since 2021, there's even a category dedicated to municipal initiatives that highlight regional childcare support efforts on a national scale.

Kodomi Laundry: Reducing Burdens for Parents and Childcare Workers

Kodomi Laundry aims to alleviate the stress of childcare for parents by providing laundry services that include washing daily clothes and weekend nap sheets. The service ensures that parents can pick up their children with no extra baggage, promoting a seamless transition between home and daycare.

The initiative not only aids parents but also improves the working conditions for childcare workers by managing the laundry generated at daycares. This allows both parents and educators to invest more time and energy into their core responsibilities: nurturing and educating children. By enhancing the joys and fulfillment of parenting, Kodomi Laundry is committed to enriching the experience of spending quality time with kids, fostering an environment full of smiles and support.

Evaluator’s Feedback

The selection committee praised the service, noting that parents are often overwhelmed with laundry due to daily changes required at daycare, especially when mud or spills occur. The prospect of a service that collects and returns laundered items the following day significantly lightens the load for many caregivers. This laundry service is especially invaluable during weekends when additional laundry duties, such as washing and ironing nap sheets, pose challenges for tired parents.

Voices from Users

Parents:

• - "It’s a relief to only have to change my child and drop them off."
• - "I feel liberated from the daily laundry burden, which has significantly improved my mental health."
• - "My weekends are now free from laundry duties, allowing for more quality family time!"
• - "With no extra luggage, spontaneous weekend trips after picking up my child are totally doable!"

Childcare Workers:

• - "Eliminating laundry tasks has lessened my mental load considerably, allowing me to focus on preparing enjoyable activities for the children."
• - "The removal of the laundry hassle means I can now dedicate more time to meaningful engagements with the kids during activities and events."

Expanding the Service

Kodomi is on a mission to broaden the reach of its laundry service, with hopes of addressing and alleviating the challenges faced by child-rearing households. The company is committed to fostering an environment that encourages more positive and proactive parenting experiences. For parents or daycares interested in the Kodomi Laundry service, inquiries can be made through the following:
📞 Phone: 050-1808-0055
📧 Email: [email protected]

Company Overview

Kodomi, Inc.
Headquarters: Suginami, Tokyo
Founded: January 2024
CEO: Kazuya Uchiyama
Website: kodomii.jp
Inquiries: [email protected]

About the CEO

Born in 1984, Kazuya Uchiyama graduated from Keio University Graduate School. He began his career at Accenture, where he contributed to the strategy group before transitioning to entrepreneurship. After founding MichiNova in 2016 and co-founding AoyamaLab in 2020, he stepped down from the role in July 2023. Being a parent has highlighted various childcare challenges for him, fueling his passion to create solutions that make raising children easier and more rewarding for families. Thus, the establishment of Kodomi came to fruition in January 2024.