Childcare help under 3, housework help under 2, ¥500/hour on weekday daytimes

Supporters certified by the city visit families and help with childcare and housework. Childcare help is in principle for families with children under 3 (up to preschool for families with multiple births or many children), and housework help is in principle for families with children under 2; note that the 2 have different eligible ages. The fee is ¥500/hour on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., ¥800/hour on weekdays from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. and from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m., and ¥800/hour all day on Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays. In addition, there is an annual registration fee of ¥2,400 per family. Housework help is once a day, within 1 hour. If you ask for support by 2 or more supporters, it is ¥800 per hour. Use is by reservation, in principle at least 3 days in advance, and you need to register in advance with the Child Care and Pick-up/Drop-off Support Program. Available hours are from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.