School Corporation thanka is an education and childcare organization in Japan built around the idea of reaching out and joining hands. It aims to create welcoming places where children, parents, and local communities can learn, support one another, and grow together. Its vision is a community where people gather and help each other, nurturing a spirit of mutual care and shared responsibility.

thanka operates early childhood education and care facilities for children from birth to age six in Noda, Chiba; Nagareyama, Chiba; and Tsukuba, Ibaraki. These include an integrated kindergarten and nursery, a certified childcare center, and licensed nurseries. The organization also provides child development support for preschool-aged children through thanka alt Noda.

Its approach emphasizes child-centered care, supportive environments that feel like a second home, safe and clean facilities, rich experiences for children, and ongoing development of educators’ professional skills. thanka also promotes diverse learning opportunities and invites families to make inquiries about its services.