2013 Fiscal Year Final Research Report

Study on the integration process of the nursery and kindergarten

Research Project

Project/Area Number	23760590
Research Category	Grant-in-Aid for Young Scientists (B)
Allocation Type	Multi-year Fund
Research Field	Town planning/Architectural planning
Research Institution	Waseda University
Principal Investigator	SATO MASAYUKI 早稲田大学, 人間科学学術院, 准教授 (70454080)
Project Period (FY)	2011 – 2013
Keywords	こども園 / 幼稚園 / 保育所
Research Abstract	I explored the process of nursery and kindergarten are integrated. From the national survey, I was confirmed a long time child care and infant care in kindergarten. They were those that match the characteristics of the municipality. I was investigated added the infant to kindergarten in the "Kodomoen=Preschool that integrates the nursery and kindergarten ". I confirmed it is necessary to prepare the next minimum reference to "shared space".Environment-conscious all at once childcare, has been changing the environment in response to the growth of the individual. I investigated the "use of space" and "behavioral observation" in Denmark. Percentage who are individuals was higher when compared to Japan. In addition, awareness of the importance that everyone gather was born. And I was able to confirm the set scene.