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Free Early Childhood Education and Childcare

Pre-school Child's education and tuition

All children aged 3 to 5 attending prechools, kindergartens or nursery schools, and children aged 0 to 2 in need of childcare who come from households exempt from residential taxation are eligible for this free program.
The details of each program vary by facility, so please refer to the table below for information.


Age	Income	Facility to be Used		Childcare Necessity Certification	Free Contents
From Ages 3 to 5	All children	Preschools	Transitioned to the New System	Not Required	Free Contents
		Preschools	Subsidized Private Preschools	Not Required	Free Contents
		Preschool/Kindergarten Childcare Services		Required	A monthly maximum of 25,700 yen
		Licensed Childcare Centers/Nursery Schools			Free Contents
		On-site Childcare Services			The service is free of charge, up to an amount equivalent to the cost that would be borne by the user. *It depends on the age of the child
		Unlicensed Childcare Centers (such as hourly childcare and Family Support Center services)			A monthly maximum of 37,000 yen
From Ages 0 to 2	Municipal Tax-exempt Household	Licensed Childcare Centers/Nursery Schools		Required	Free Contents
		On-site Childcare Services			The same as ages 3 to 5
		Unlicensed Childcare Centers (such as hourly childcare and Family Support Center services)			A monthly maximum of 42,000 yen

*The new system refers to the "Three Laws Related to Child Care and Child Rearing" enacted in April 2015. There are two types of preschools/kindergartens: those that transitioned to the new system and those that did not (subsidized private preschools), and each preschool or kindergarten decides which system it will follow.
*The free program covers only childcare costs. Parents or guardians are responsible for the cost of transportation to and from the facility, meals, events and other expenses.

Contact for inquiries

Preschools/Kindergartens (including hourly childcare services) Nursery Schools, Licensed Childcare Centers
Operation Support Section　Telephone Number：711-4245

Unlicensed Childcare Centers
Dedicated Toll-free Number　Telephone Number：791-6222

*Please contact the company directly for more information about its on-site childcare program.

Department: Preschools/Kindergartens (including hourly childcare services) Nursery Schools, Licensed Childcare Centers Operation Support Section

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