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意見書ikenshodoctor's opinion letter

What it means

A doctor's opinion letter (意見書, ikensho) and a parent's return form (登園届, tōen todoke) are not required for every illness at every daycare.

From The first weeks at daycare: settling-in, meals, pickup, and when a sick child can return

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