Leange and "Mite Ne Call Doctor" Enter Comprehensive Business Partnership to Improve Convenience of Sick Child Care and Strengthen Safe Childcare System

Leange Co., Ltd. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Koji Nosaka; hereinafter referred to as "Leange"), which develops childcare support businesses such as babysitter services and nursery school operations, has entered into a comprehensive business partnership with "Mite Ne Call Doctor," an online medical consultation service operated by Call Doctor Inc. (Head Office: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; President and CEO: Takehiro Goda; hereinafter referred to as "Call Doctor").

This partnership aims to establish a system that makes it easier to utilize online medical consultations before using sick child care services, as well as to strengthen support for changes in physical condition during childcare and for childcare staff, thereby realizing a safer sick child care system for both users and childcare staff.

Background of the Partnership

With the increase in dual-income households, the demand for "sick child care" services that can be used when children suddenly develop a fever or feel unwell is growing year by year. On the other hand, there are many issues that need to be resolved for both users and childcare staff, such as the burden of seeking medical attention before use and responding to changes in physical condition during childcare.

In response to these challenges, Leange has begun a comprehensive business partnership with the online medical consultation service "Mite Ne Call Doctor" to further develop sick child care into a service that can be used with greater peace of mind. Through the utilization of online medical consultations and support measures for childcare staff, we aim to improve the convenience of our services and strengthen our childcare system.

Main Initiatives in This Partnership

1. Utilization of Online Medical Consultations for Pre-use Medical Examinations for Sick Child Care

We aim to build a system that makes it easier for users to receive online consultations when needed by establishing a mechanism that allows for the prior use of online medical consultations when utilizing sick child care services. By streamlining the flow from reservation to drop-off, we aim to reduce the burden and improve convenience at the time of use.

2. Introduction of Online Medical Consultations as Employee Benefits for Childcare Staff

To support the health management of childcare staff, we will introduce employee benefits that partially subsidize the cost of medical consultations when they feel unwell. By making it easier to use online medical consultations, we will reduce the anxiety of childcare staff and create an environment where they can work with peace of mind.

3. Establishment of an Online Medical Consultation System to Respond to Sudden Changes in Physical Condition During Care

We aim to establish a system that allows for the use of online medical consultations when a child's physical condition changes during childcare. By enabling rapid medical cooperation, we aim to ensure the safety of children and provide a service that offers peace of mind to users.

4. Implementation of Training Seminars for Sitters to Improve Expertise

To enhance the response capabilities required in the field of sick child care, we will conduct specialized seminars for childcare staff. By sharing the latest knowledge and response methods, we aim to improve the quality of childcare and the overall reliability of our services.

Furthermore, we are considering measures such as opening a dedicated consultation desk for on-site staff and strengthening the system to support childcare sites through collaboration with "Mite Ne Call Doctor."

Service Overview

【About the Online Medical Consultation Service "Mite Ne Call Doctor"】

This is an online medical consultation service available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. It provides a system that allows for non-face-to-face completion of applications and doctor's consultations through video calls on a smartphone app. Various health insurance and medical certificates are applicable, and consultations can be received at a cost similar to in-person consultations. After the consultation, a prescription is issued at the doctor's discretion, and medication can be picked up at a nearby pharmacy or delivered to your home within eligible areas. Its features include access to medical care regardless of time or location, including during nighttime, holidays, and when it is difficult to go out.

【About "Leange Sick Child Care"】

This is a service where babysitters provide one-on-one childcare at the child's home when they cannot attend nursery school or school due to illness. Since sick child sitters visit the home, it can reduce the burden on the child from going out, and it is also expected to reduce the risk of cross-infection, which is a concern in facility-based childcare where multiple children are cared for simultaneously. Some municipalities have sick child care facilities attached to medical institutions, but these may be difficult to use depending on the distance from home, and this service can be utilized in such situations.

【Company Profile of Leange Co., Ltd.】

Representative: President and CEO Koji Nosaka

Location: 1-10-10 Minamidai, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0036 Ichigo Minamidai Building 6F

Business Activities: Babysitter services, nursery school operations, and other childcare support businesses

URL: https://www.leange.co.jp/

【Company Profile of Call Doctor Inc.】

Representative: President and CEO Takehiro Goda

Location: MO Building 5F, 3-14-15 Higashi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0011

Business Activities: Operation of the online medical consultation service "Mite Ne Call Doctor"

URL: https://calldoctor.co.jp/