Abstract
The purpose of this paper is to clarify the issues involved in the resumption of childcare
services and the evacuation and handover of childcare facilities at nursery schools, kindergartens
and certified children centers damaged by the heavy rain in August 2019, the heavy rain in July
2020, and the heavy rain in August 2021. Regarding the reopening of childcare facilities, it was
confirmed that there were problems with facilities and equipment, such as securing a safe and
sanitary environment and space for childcare facilities during repair work, providing school
lunches, and providing childcare at alternative facilities. Regarding evacuation and handover,
issues related to (1) lack of information gathering means, (2) preparing for a prolonged
evacuation, (3) ensuring the safety of parents and staff were found, and (4) communication
between childcare facilities and parents.
