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GKS, OCC Kyoiku Tech Research Institute, and H&E Technology begin joint research to improve the quality of childcare guided by AI camera recording data.

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(Head Office: Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo; President: Yuichi Nakamasa), OCC Kyoiku Tech Sogo Kenkyujo (OCC Kyoiku Tech Sogo Kenkyujo), and H&E Technology Co. (hereafter, H&E Technology) have signed a joint research agreement to conduct joint research to improve the quality of childcare using AI camera-recorded data. The main objective of the research is to develop a system to evaluate the quality of childcare by visualizing the number of caregivers and children and the amount of their activities.

AI cameras are cloud-based.

Backgrounds, etc.

In order to support the upbringing and child rearing of children by society as a whole, the "New Support System for Child Care and Child Rearing" came into effect in 2018, and while the "quantity" of early childhood education, childcare, and local childcare support is being expanded, an important element of childcare support is the improvement of "quality" in childcare. The "quality" of childcare consists of diverse elements such as the childcare environment, the qualifications of caregivers, and the content of childcare programs, etc. To improve the "quality" of childcare, it is necessary to focus not only on quantitative standards, but also on the process of childcare and the expertise of the childcare provider.

We are also continuing our efforts to improve the awareness, knowledge, and skills of each and every childcare worker and other personnel involved in the care of children. We are also continuing to improve the level of awareness, knowledge, and skills of each childcare worker and other childcare personnel.

We have decided to work together to develop a system and educational program to promote the continuous implementation of high-quality childcare and learning by utilizing OCC's academic and technological research results, data, AI technology, and other resources related to childcare and education. The company is a member of the "Japan Association for Childcare Education" (JCEC).

 We will continue to improve the environment and make efforts to ensure the safety and security of our childcare services so that both our childcare staff and users can work with peace of mind and leave their children in our care.

GKS Company Profile

Company Name GKS Corporation
Establishment February 2023
Shareholder Global Kids COMPANY, Inc.
Representative Yuichi Nakamasa, President and Representative Director
Head Office Location 14-36, Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Main business activities Contract food service business and consulting business,
                                 Offers planning, support and consulting for opening and managing a business,
                                 Learning business, overseas business, etc.

Global Kids Company Profile

Company Name Global Kids Co.
Established May 2006
Representative Yuichi Nakamasa, President and Representative Director
Shareholder Global Kids COMPANY, Inc.
Head Office Location 14-36, Fujimi 2-chome, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Principal Business Operation of childcare facilities
                                 Childcare services at public facilities and events
                                 Planning, support, and consulting related to opening and management
uniform resouce locator                           https://www.gkids.co.jp/

The Global Kids COMPANY Group, with the corporate philosophy of "For the future of children," has set the long-term goal of "2030 Triple Trust" (to become the most trusted entity by employees, parents, children, and the community in 2030, and to become a social infrastructure for children's growth and learning), aiming to realize a society in which children can shine. We also aim to ensure the stable operation of our daycare centers and to provide a stable environment for children to grow and learn. We are also working on the "Child-rearing Platform" concept, which aims to improve the stable operation and quality of childcare services at daycare centers, and to create an industry-wide framework for a society in which all children can shine.

OCC Osaka Christian Junior College OCC Kyoiku Tec Sogo Kenkyujo
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Institute Name OCC Kyoiku-Tech Research Institute
Establishment April 2023
Representative Director: Masashu Negishi, Director (Sakuni Negishima)
Location Osaka Christian Junior College Building 2, Abeno Campus, Osaka
                                 1-3-61 Maruyamadori, Abeno-ku, Osaka-shi, Osaka
                                 Shinjuku Office, Tokyo
                                 Cross Office Shinjuku 4F, 7-1-12 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Phone: 03-6908-6807 (Tokyo Office)
Research on introduction, dissemination, effectiveness, and verification of educational technology
                       Educational Effectiveness Based on Data and Evidence,
                                    Causal Studies by Science
                        Research on management of educational institutions
                        Research, proposal, and project support for education policy (ministries, agencies, local governments, etc.)
                        Research and practice of educational technology in global
                  <Cultivate human resources capable of conceiving and realizing educational technology
                        Fostering both researchers and practitioners who use science to clarify education
                        For domestic and global social issues (SDGs),
                                    Develop human resources capable of utilizing educational technology
                        Development and implementation of original educational programs such as training and courses
                  <Accumulation and analysis of education and childcare data and its commercialization
                        Education business in Japan and globally,
        Support and implementation of educational management
                        Promotion and awareness of educational tech
                                   (Seminars, forums, symposiums, etc.)
                        Creation of original media / dissemination of information through publications, the Web, etc.
                        Other necessary research and practical activities
uniform resouce locator                            https://www.occ.ac.jp/iite/

The OCC Kyoiku-Tech Research Institute, a research institute affiliated with Osaka Christian College, combines its experience in training more than 20,000 educators and operating kindergartens and nursery schools with technology to transform tacit knowledge accumulated in the field of education into formal knowledge, with the aim of creating individualized and optimal learning and realizing reforms in the way of working that are an industrial issue. We aim to realize reforms in the way of working, which is an industrial issue. Furthermore, by maximizing the use of technology, we hope to create a new form of education that addresses each student individually.

H&E Technology Corporation Company Profile

Company Name H&E Technology, Inc.
Establishment May 2021
Representative Seiji Harayama, President and Representative Director
Capital 15 million yen
Head Office Location Management Base, 9th Floor, Dai5 Tanaka Bldg. 3-4-4 Iidabashi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Phone: 03-6823-7184
Main business activities ・IT consulting
                                  Management and operations consulting
                                  IoT/AI Solutions
                                  Support for IT service implementation
uniform resouce locator                             https://www.hri-global.co.jp/

H&E Technology, Inc. was founded by a group of experienced professionals from the healthcare and education industries. The company provides IT consulting, management and business consulting, IoT/AI solutions, and IT service implementation support.

Inquiries about this release

Global Kids COMPANY, Inc.
Corporate Communications & IR Group, Corporate Planning Department E-mail press@gkids.co.jp