{"id":2747,"date":"2023-02-17T16:00:29","date_gmt":"2023-02-17T08:00:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/?p=2747"},"modified":"2025-10-29T17:15:10","modified_gmt":"2025-10-29T09:15:10","slug":"childcare-center-whiz-champions-learning-through-exercise-and-creativity","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/childcare-center-whiz","title":{"rendered":"Childcare Center Whiz in BGC: Advocating Learning through Play and Creativity"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">It was not an ordinary day for the Japanese kids of <\/span><b>Childcare Center Whiz <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">in <\/span><b>BGC<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">. Booths that can usually be found in a Japanese festival were set up by the instructors for the students to enjoy\u2014as if crafting their very own version of a Japanese fiesta.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3404 size-large aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/wk6-2048x1366.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Childcare Center Whiz<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Such activities are part of the teaching style in Childcare Center Whiz. <\/span><b>Makoto Ono<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">, business management officer of Childcare Center Whiz, explained what makes this childcare center different from the rest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2755\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2721-004.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2721-004.jpg 801w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2721-004-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2721-004-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c<em>Our focus is on exercise. Exercise is an interesting group activity that creates an environment of fun with an overall benefit of developing core muscles and stimulating the brain for the development of curiosity, interest, and focus. This leads to creativity, especially among children under seven years old<\/em>, \u201d Ono said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2749\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2849-002.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2849-002.jpg 801w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2849-002-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2849-002-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>The daily program integrates physical exercise, English lessons, creative activities, and music to provide a well-rounded learning experience. <span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Every morning, the children are asked to do different forms of exercise. They also participate in soccer and hip-hop dance lessons. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Of course, it is quite natural for children to feel irritable towards doing something. This also happens in Whiz, but they try to approach the problem by making the children interested in the activities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c<em>Curiosity <\/em><\/span><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">paves<\/span><\/em><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><em> the way or the student\u2019s inner drive to learn faster, so we are patient for their curiosity to surface. We never force it<\/em>,\u201d Ono said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3401 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-1.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-1.jpg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-1-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Childcare Center Whiz<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Letting the children know that the programs and activities are fun is a challenge that their teaching staff is more than willing to take. The principal, instructors, and coaches are well-equipped with the right skills to properly interact with the students.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2751\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2869-013.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2869-013.jpg 801w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2869-013-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/IMG_2869-013-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Currently, there are<\/span> 35 Japanese students aged three to five years old<span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> who are enrolled in Childcare Center Whiz. Aside from the exercise, they also teach Japanese and English language. The center also offers extracurricular activities such as soccer lessons, hip-hop dance classes, and outdoor play sessions in local parks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Ono emphasized that while most Japanese parents want their children to learn English, it is best for them to master their mother tongue as well.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c<em>Mother tongue is the foundation of every culture, it is with this language that they can freely express themselves and be aware of their culture which develops their personality<\/em>,\u201d he added.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"801\" height=\"534\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-2752\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2703-001.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2703-001.jpg 801w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2703-001-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/09\/fIMG_2703-001-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 801px) 100vw, 801px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Enrollment and classes start in <\/span><b>April,<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> but parents who are interested may schedule viewings anytime. Childcare Center Whiz is more than open to show their facilities and explain their teaching program.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The center has a capacity of <\/span><b>50 students<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> with 15 students per class. Classes start at <\/span><b>9 a.m.<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"> and end at <\/span><b>3 p.m. <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">every day, and children have two breaks for lunch and snacks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: center\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-3402 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-2.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"700\" height=\"467\" srcset=\"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-2.jpg 700w, https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2023\/02\/Whiz-2-300x200.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><em><span style=\"font-size: 10pt\">IMAGE from Childcare Center Whiz<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">In some cases, they can keep the children until 6 p.m. if the parents are still unavailable.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Further, parents are allowed to stay in the center during class hours if they prefer to. They understand that since these kids are from Japan and are adapting to a new environment, they might find it hard to interact and gain friends.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u201c<em>Parents are vital to the learning process so we want them to be informed and be involved for the success of life-long learning for their kids<\/em>,\u201d Ono said.<\/span><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3613\" data-end=\"3905\">As part of its continued commitment to providing a nurturing and well-rounded educational environment, Childcare Center Whiz announces its <strong data-start=\"3793\" data-end=\"3842\">Entrance Orientation for its 2026 School Year.\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4353\">The orientation will take place on<strong data-start=\"3942\" data-end=\"3973\"> November 22, 2025 <\/strong>and is open to families with children who will be <strong data-start=\"4040\" data-end=\"4077\">2 or 3 years old by April 1, 2026<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"3907\" data-end=\"4353\">During the session, parents will have the opportunity to learn about the school\u2019s curriculum, facilities, and approach to holistic early childhood education, which integrates physical activity, creativity, and language development in a supportive and engaging environment.<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"4355\" data-end=\"4518\">For inquiries and reservations, interested parents may contact <strong data-start=\"4418\" data-end=\"4438\"><a class=\"decorated-link cursor-pointer\" rel=\"noopener\" data-start=\"4420\" data-end=\"4436\">info@whizkids.jp<\/a><\/strong> or visit <a href=\"https:\/\/whizkids.jp\"><strong data-start=\"4448\" data-end=\"4494\">https:\/\/whizkids.jp<\/strong><\/a> for more information.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Childcare Center Whiz in BGC focuses on exercise as an effective way to stimulate creativity among children under seven years old.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":3,"featured_media":3404,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[133,17,12],"tags":[618,624,623,620,621,622,406,407,619],"class_list":["post-2747","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-academic-institution","category-bonifacio-global-city","category-pre-school","tag-child-center-whiz","tag-childcare-center-whiz-bgc","tag-childcare-center-whiz-philippines","tag-daycare-center","tag-daycare-in-bgc","tag-japanese-day-care","tag-preschool","tag-preschool-in-bgc","tag-whiz"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/3"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2747"}],"version-history":[{"count":11,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3546,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2747\/revisions\/3546"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3404"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2747"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2747"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/primer.com.ph\/study\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2747"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}