In "Why Is Craftsman After-school So Affordable? How and Why It's Different from Other After-schools."
Private afterschool care is expensive, isn't it?
I have an image that it costs about 100,000 yen a month for a child to attend 5 days a week..."
We often hear such comments.
It is true that private afterschool care centers, which are mainly located in the Tokyo metropolitan area, tend to be more expensive because they offer more extensive services and programs that include lessons.
But Craftsman After-school is different.
We keep the price low, but the quality high.
It is with this in mind that we operate every day.
In this article, we will explain why Craftsman's fees are relatively low and how they differ from other after-school programs.
[1] How much does Craftsman charge?
At Craftsman, for example, with a "regular membership (regular term)" of 5 days a week,
▶️ Monthly: ¥44,000 (excluding tax)
The price range is as follows. (as of 2025)
In addition to this, programs such as abacus, calligraphy, color education, and English are often available within the basic fee, with minimal additional charges.
[2] How does this compare with other private school children?
| Name of school | Monthly Fee (5 days/week) | Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Company A (major metropolitan area) | 88,000 - 120,000 yen | Full range of lessons / Prime location in Tokyo |
| Company B (Near Tsuzuki Ward) | 70,000-95,000 yen | English-speaking school children / transportation available |
| Craftsman | From 44,000 yen | STEAM education / 3D printer / community-based |
▶︎ Craftsman is about 40-50% of the price of nearby private school children.
[3] Why are the prices so low?
1) Operational design with low rent and facility costs
Craftsman is not located in a luxurious commercial facility, but rather operates out of a local building.
This allows us to concentrate on education without wasting money on interior design and equipment.
2) Concentrating on essential education, advertising costs are minimal.
While large companies spend millions on advertising and publicity, Craftsman's publicity is steady, centered on word-of-mouth, SNS, and local media.
The company uses the advertising budget to invest in the childcare environment, teaching materials, and instructors.
3) Flat management system with the representative himself onsite
The leadership of the organization is onsite to ensure both efficiency in personnel costs and maintenance of education quality.
While eliminating wasteful middle management costs, the voices of the frontlines are directly reflected in management.
[4] Does low price = low quality? No, the opposite is true.
Rather, Craftsman is,
✅ STEAM education including 3D printers
✅ Abacus, calligraphy, English, and Iroiku
✅ Programs designed to develop non-cognitive skills
and a diverse curriculum designed to be experienced at no additional cost.
The price is the result of focusing on what is truly necessary.
[5] Please don't choose Craftsman based on price alone. However, at Craftsman, we can offer both price and quality.
We are serious about providing high quality school children to as many families as possible.
That's why we offer after-school programs with high educational value at affordable prices.
If you have any doubts about our services, we would like to invite you to come and visit us.
Craftsman has an "atmosphere" that cannot be conveyed by a price list alone.
Conclusion
- Craftsman is 40-60% less expensive than other private after-school.
- The price is kept low because of "rational" and "honest" management.
- The educational content is rather rich; a combination of STEAM education x non-cognitive skills
- A new option for "cost-effective private school children" for parents
