Likekids Welcomes Record 250 New Employees, Including 166 Childcare Workers, Since Its Establishment!

Likekids Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director and President: Yasuhiko Okamoto), a subsidiary of Like Inc. (Tokyo Headquarters: Shibuya-ku, Tokyo; Representative Director, Chairman & Group CEO: Yasuhiko Okamoto), which operates childcare, human resources, and nursing care businesses, announced that it held an entrance ceremony for new graduates, including childcare workers, nutritionists, and after-school club instructors, on Monday, March 23, 2026. The company welcomed a total of 250 new employees, including a record 166 childcare workers since Likekids' establishment.

■ 250 New Employees Join! Strengthening Human Resource Development to Support Chosen Childcare Facilities Likekids has so far operated with a dual focus on public childcare services and contracted childcare services, responding to changing childcare environments such as the increase in dual-income households and nuclear families. We provide childcare services as a presence that connects homes, workplaces, and communities, supporting the healthy growth of children.

The social issue of children on waiting lists for childcare facilities is moving towards resolution due to the expansion of facilities. On the other hand, the era is shifting to one where the quality of childcare will be questioned from the perspective of which childcare facility to choose. In this context, Likekids believes that the quality of childcare is determined by "people," and has carried out new graduate recruitment of a total of 250 employees, including a record 166 childcare workers since its establishment.

At Likekids, we believe that creating an environment where each childcare worker can work with peace of mind for a long time is indispensable for improving the quality of childcare. In addition to careful training and practice of childcare tailored to each child, daily childcare is carried out under a team system where staff support each other, and we emphasize creating an environment where childcare workers can feel growth and purpose in their work. We also aim for a relationship where "I'm glad it was you, thank you" is shared among children, parents, and childcare workers.

Furthermore, as ease of work, human relations, and growth opportunities are cited as important factors for childcare workers when choosing a workplace, the company is promoting initiatives to meet these needs. Through these initiatives, we believe that creating an environment where childcare workers can thrive for a long time will ultimately lead to an improvement in the quality of childcare services.

Likekids will continue to strengthen investment in human resources through both recruitment and training, pursuing further improvements in childcare quality, thereby contributing to the realization of a society where "thank you" circulates, supporting all children and their families.

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