Key Facts
• Seiryo Izumino Kindergarten in Kanazawa to stop new enrollment from April 2025.
• Operated by Inanoki Gakuen, the kindergarten opened in 1983.
• Over 3,000 children have attended since its establishment.
• Current capacity: 110 children; enrolled as of May 2025: 95 children.
• Declining birthrate and competition with nearby facilities cited as reasons.
• Operations to continue until March 2030 for current students.
• Sister facility, Seiryo Kindergarten in Goshomachi, unaffected by changes.
Summary
Seiryo Izumino Kindergarten in Kanazawa, operated by Inanoki Gakuen, will cease accepting new students starting April 2025 due to Japan’s declining birthrate and increased competition from nearby childcare facilities. Established in 1983, the kindergarten has educated over 3,000 children. Despite a capacity of 110, only 95 children were enrolled as of May 2025. The institution will continue operations for current students until March 2030, ensuring their graduation. The sister facility, Seiryo Kindergarten in Goshomachi, will remain unaffected.
