Isesaki City to Allow Public Kindergarten Enrollment from the Month After Turning Three.

Breaking news "Gunma Prefecture".
By AI from "Isesaki FM".

The Isesaki City Board of Education plans to allow children to enroll in public kindergartens in the city starting next school year, starting the month after their third birthday. Previously, enrollment was allowed from April of the following year, but in response to requests from dual-income households and a decrease in the number of children enrolled, the decision was made to bring the enrollment period forward. This is a rare initiative even within the prefecture, and as of October 20th, nine children have applied for enrollment in the new school year, which began in September. A representative stated, "We want to maintain an environment where children can receive an education regardless of their economic situation, and also ensure a smooth transition to elementary school."