Kurume City Children's Future Division Early Childhood Education Research Institute Clinic
About
Located in Shojima-machi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture, the Kurume City Children's Future Department Early Childhood Education Research Institute Clinic is a public pediatric clinic operated by Kurume City, and is affectionately known in the community as 'Yoken.' What sets this clinic apart is that, as part of the Early Childhood Education Research Institute, it places developmental support services for infants and young children aged 0 to 5 at the core of its mission, going beyond simple medical care. It offers a wide range of services that accompany children through their growth, including consultations, therapeutic education, and training, as well as outreach consultations to kindergartens and nursery schools within the city, and support for children transitioning to elementary school. The clinic is staffed by specialists including pediatricians and clinical psychologists, and also provides responses to developmental concerns, as well as lectures and group workshops for parents. Clinic hours are weekdays from 9:30 to 16:30, and the clinic is closed on weekends, public holidays, and during the year-end and New Year holidays. Parking is available on-site, and English-language support is offered, making the clinic accessible to parents who require assistance in languages other than Japanese. The clinic can also be reached via the Shojima bus stop from the Nishitetsu and JR Kurume directions.
