Child Care
Child care allowance
Who is eligible for payments
Parents/guardians of children up until junior high school (eligible until March 31st following the child’s 15th birthday)
*Payment amount is subject to change depending on one’s income level
Medical expense subsidy
ages 4 to ES 3rd grade
Out-of-pocket expenses: ¥400/day, or up to ¥800 twice a month
ES 4th grade to JHS 3rd grade
Out-of-pocket expenses: 20%, limited to ¥1600/month
Free early childhood education and child care
Kindergarten
All children can use the facilities free of charge
Note: School lunch fees, teaching fees, event fees, extended child care fees, etc. are not eligible to be charge-free.
Nursery schools/ Certified Centers for Early Childhood Education
Children from ages 3 to 5 can use the facilities for free
Note: School lunch fees, teaching fees, event fees, extended child care fees, etc. are not eligible to be charge-free.
Child care support guidebook
A booklet that summarizes child care support information according to the child’s development. Information that is useful for raising children, such as allowances and support systems, is included.