Housework and childcare helpers for families from pregnancy to under 1 (¥600 per hour, up to 10 times)
Childcare Support Helper / Akishima City
Childcare Support HelperAkishima CityPregnancy to under 1
Housework and childcare helpers for ¥600 per hour
Fee¥600 per hourSome households are exempt
- Up to 10 times before and after childbirth (15 for multiple births)
- Once a day, up to 2 hours, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Before and after childbirth, or when housework and childcare are difficult because of childcare anxiety or poor health, helpers do cleaning, laundry, meal preparation, accompanying you to checkups, simple childcare help, and similar. The fee is ¥600 per hour, and some households are exempt. Use before and after childbirth is once a day for up to 2 hours, up to 10 times per person (15 times for multiple births). It can be used in 1-hour units between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m.
Nationality and residence status
The official page (checked in October 2026) sets no condition on nationality or residence status that we found. Eligibility follows the official conditions, not the language of this page; many programs require resident registration in the municipality.
Who is eligible
Pregnant women living in Akishima City and families raising a child under 1
Notes
It cannot be used when you or a family member has cold symptoms. Not available during the year-end/New Year period.